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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CRT’s plan for spectrum auction to enable private industrial networks

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Chip industry alert: Helium supply at risk again

The element is critical for the semiconductor industry. Its price has doubled since March due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Global supply is declining.

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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.

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Fixed network data traffic becomes the core of operators' business

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ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

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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.

MORE ANALYSIS

CRT’s plan for spectrum auction to enable private industrial networks

Interested parties will be able to submit questions about the tender proposal starting August 3. Bids will be submitted on November 19. A total of 240 10 MHz blocks will be auctioned. Any spectrum not requested will go to a second sealed-bid round.

Chip industry alert: Helium supply at risk again

The element is critical for the semiconductor industry. Its price has doubled since March due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Global supply is declining.

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.

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