Laws and Regulations

UK regulator slams AWS, Microsoft for cloud interoperability hurdles

Communications regulator Ofcom has proposed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority launch an inquiry into the country's cloud sector, in particular to examine AWS and Microsoft for potential anticompetitive practices.

Interview: What’s on the new NZ telco commissioner’s agenda

Tristan Gilbertson explains his priorities in how New Zealand’s world-leading telecommunications regulatory landscape evolves.

With net neutrality repealed, how blockchain-based networking can protect online privacy

VPNs may not offer enough protection.

Network visibility and assurance for GDPR compliance

EU’s GDPR now requires accountability for the handling of the data, throwing the issue of data protection into focus like never before. How best to manage ever-increasingly large and complex networks to achieve GDPR compliance when today, the future

Are you ready for the GDPR in May?

The General Data Protection Regulation, also known as the GDPR, is going into effect on May 25th – and your company is probably not ready. There is some basic news, some good news, some not so good news and some scary news. Let’s take a look at each.

Will China start blocking SD-WAN traffic…today?

5 ways to shape Ajit Pai’s proposal to actually benefit broadband users via net neutrality

Here's what should have been included in Pai’s arrogant proposal at light-handed regulation that would actually create jobs and give broadband users a better experience.

5 reasons why net neutrality is misunderstood

As a piece of regulation, Net Neutrality is governed by the technology itself, its capabilities and architecture. Here are five simple reasons why most people don't quite get it.

Eight steps to the GDPR countdown

Four new lawsuits challenge FCC’s net neutrality rules