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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Redam to open implementation of Federal Public Innovation Agenda

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Uruguay · Mobile · Fixed Broadband · Operators14/07/2026

Fixed network data traffic becomes the core of operators' business

According to data from regulator Ursec, revenue from data transmission and internet services grew 7% during 2025, while fixed network infrastructure expanded 4%. Revenue from mobile services was virtually unchanged.

Globales · Submarine Cables13/07/2026

ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

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Globales · Submarine Cables08/07/2026

ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

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Globales · Satellites07/07/2026

Open Cosmos promotes shared constellations to expand Earth observation capabilities and reduce costs

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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.

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Redam to open implementation of Federal Public Innovation Agenda

The interoperability of the Delinquent Child Support Debtors Registry (Registro de Deudores Alimentarios Morosos, Redam) will be the first project under the Federal Public Innovation Agenda, an initiative promoted by CAF and FederAI to integrate digital services across provinces.

Fixed network data traffic becomes the core of operators' business

According to data from regulator Ursec, revenue from data transmission and internet services grew 7% during 2025, while fixed network infrastructure expanded 4%. Revenue from mobile services was virtually unchanged.

ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Convergencialatina interviewed Tomas Lamanauskas, deputy secretary-general of the ITU, following the publication of the recommendations report. He highlighted the “strong consensus” that led to its approval at the close of the WSIS Forum 2026, held last week in Geneva.

ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

Open Cosmos promotes shared constellations to expand Earth observation capabilities and reduce costs

Alberto Pérez Cassinelli: Collaboration helps expand operational capabilities and improve economic sustainability.

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Public consultation for industrial 5G tender closes

Vessel to repair Cirion's submarine cable arrives

Nokia launches AI-native platform built on Nvidia GPUs

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New York bans large data center projects