SoftBank aims to spearhead the artificial super intelligence era, highlights CEO Masayoshi Son. With strategic partnerships involving OpenAI and Arm, SoftBank envisions establishing a global AI platform akin to the dominance seen in tech giants like Microsoft.
Luxembourg’s advanced digital infrastructure makes it an ideal headquarters for SatCo, the joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This strategic move aims to deliver direct-to-device satellite broadband across Europe, enhancing digital sovereignty.
AIS’s launch of Thailand’s first hyperscale cloud platform marks a pivotal shift in local digital transformation. By partnering with Oracle, AIS Cloud ensures data sovereignty and compliance with Thai laws, reducing foreign dependency. This advancement is crucial for businesses embracing AI and big data.
KDDI and HPE are set to revolutionize Japan’s digital landscape with their upcoming AI data center in Osaka. This collaboration aims to boost AI application development and LLM training. With Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and advanced cooling, this facility promises peak performance and sustainability.
Nokia is partnering with Converge to deploy advanced data center switches powered by AI-driven automation, aiming to boost performance, sustainability, and scalability. The initiative supports growing AI workloads while streamlining operations and reducing energy use.
SoftBank’s $15 million investment in Sceye could revolutionize telecommunications through High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) services. Utilizing stratospheric airships for connectivity, this venture aims to enhance VoIP communication, especially in remote areas, by 2026. This innovative approach promises improved network coverage, aligning with SoftBank’s enduring commitment to telecom advancement.
Telxius and Ciena have achieved a major milestone with the first live 1.3 terabit per second transmission across the Atlantic. Using advanced technology, they improved efficiency and bandwidth over 6,600 kilometers, paving the way for faster, more sustainable global connectivity to meet rising demands for AI, video, and cloud.
At MWC Shanghai 2025, China Telecom and Huawei introduced Intelligent Ultra Pooling Uplink, a 5G Advanced innovation that boosts uplink speed, reduces delays, and improves coverage. Powered by AI, it enables seamless data transmission for smart devices, enhances energy efficiency, and supports real-time applications.
Verizon and Nokia are deploying six private 5G networks across Thames Freeport to transform UK logistics and manufacturing. Spanning 1,700 acres, the project supports advanced technologies like AI and IoT at key sites including Port of Tilbury, London Gateway, and Ford’s Dagenham plant.
AT&T will pay $177 million to settle lawsuits over two major data breaches in 2019 and 2024 that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement, pending final approval, offers compensation to affected users and aims to resolve claims.
