Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
More funding for digital skills in Europe
Countries and companies around the world are racing to invest in both basic and advanced digital education to boost workforces
DMA: Big tech challenges core platform service designations
As Meta and TikTok file appeals with an EU court, Apple announces modifications to its iMessage service to pre-empt potential compliance conditions
Conference debrief: ForumEurope and Euronews International AI Summit
Government and industry leaders looked to balance tensions between innovation and safety, as the EU touted the AI Act on a global scale
Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023
The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope
EC: Plan for a ‘Digital Networks Act’
The legislation will aim to attract investment and support consolidation, but seems to be a conciliatory prize for not progressing ‘fair share’ further during the current mandate
DMA: Designating further gatekeepers
As the EC considers making additional designations, Apple is pushing back against interoperability rules for its iMessage service despite the potential consumer benefits
EU: A ‘Telecoms Act’ expected within the year
A new piece of legislation is promised to boost the sector’s fortunes and finally create a true single market for telecoms
DMA: The first batch of gatekeepers
Dominant firms now have six months to ensure full compliance, while the EC investigates whether further services should be subject to ex-ante rules
Austria: Deregulating wholesale high-quality access
The TKK continues its gradual removal of obligations for Ethernet and dark fibre, following complete deregulation in the consumer broadband market
