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CrowdStrike flaw to cost up to US$ 15 billion to companies

This is an estimate by the insurer Parametrix, which said that in the US alone, and in a partial estimate, the damage could be estimated at US$ 5.4 billion. The cybersecurity firm attributed the event to an error in a validator.

The cascading technological errors caused severe damage to computer systems worldwide in one of the most disruptive computer outages in years, highlighting how much the world relies on potentially error-prone software from a handful of companies.

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Globales · Smartphones & Devices10/09/2025

Apple plays its cards with the iPhone Air, its new ultra-thin model

Apple launched the iPhone Air this Tuesday, its new ultra-thin model featuring a high-density battery and a new processor. The price is very competitive: US$ 999, in line with competitors’ pricing. The company also introduced the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro wireless headphones, and a blood pressure monitor.

Globales · Data Center11/09/2025

Amazon, Google Cloud, Azure capture bulk of increased cloud services spending

Overall, spending by customers with these three hyperscalers increased by 27% year-over-year, in a context where global cloud services spending reached US$ 95.3 billion, 22% higher than a year earlier.

Brasil · Free to Air TV - TDT05/09/2025

TV 3.0 will substantially change the business model

Among the technical improvements, a greater interactivity stands out, which will enable the generation of Value-Added Services that until now were reserved for the telecommunications sector. Investments are needed, which some estimate at more than US$ 2 billion. The Government expects it to enter into service in June 2026.

Argentina · Satellites01/09/2025

Arsat signs 12 deals with software firms to offer value-added services to ISPs

It is part of the company’s transformation process toward becoming a Tech-Co. Gerardo Renzetti, the state-owned company’s CTO, detailed that the solutions include security, single-window services, IoT, distance education, and content streaming, among others.

América Latina · Smartphones & Devices28/08/2025

Xiaomi and Honor gain edge in stagnant regional smartphone market

In the second quarter, growth reached 2%, totaling 34.3 million units. Samsung maintained its leadership with a strong presence in the low-end segment. Chinese brands contributed a diversity of offerings. Brazil and Mexico declined, while Colombia, Argentina, and Central America saw growth.

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Bolivia · Operators 15/09/2025

Entel installs 10 new radio bases in Cochabamba

Paraguay · Operators · Spectrum 15/09/2025

Government awardsTigo and Claro licenses to operate with 5G

Perú · Operators · Spectrum 15/09/2025

Bitel, Entel, Claro and Movistar secure 3.5 GHz band blocks for 5G

México · Submarine Cables 15/09/2025

Axtel agrees with TAFS on integration of TAM-1 in Mexico

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