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.
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.
Rakuten Mobile is testing smart surveillance using edge AI at Kobe’s Noevir Stadium to boost public safety and ease network load. Partnering with AWL and Vissel Kobe, the initiative processes video locally for faster response and reduced costs. It aims to create a flexible AI system for use in venues ranging from stadiums to remote areas.
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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nvidia’s AI factory solutions propel AI adoption, featuring AI-ready RTX PRO Servers and HPE Private Cloud AI. Merging Nvidia’s tech with HPE’s ecosystem, they offer a complete AI framework for enterprises.
SK Telecom is advancing its AI capabilities by collaborating with Rebellions to trial a domestic AI chip, ATOM, for improved AI services. The initiative aims to achieve self-reliance in AI technology, enhancing Korea’s global standing.
A recent study by BT highlights a critical cybersecurity gap among UK SMEs, with 39% neglecting essential training. This oversight leaves nearly two million businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks like phishing and ransomware, which affect 85% of companies.
Enterprises across Europe recognize the power of AI and 5G to drive innovation, yet face major hurdles in adoption. Ericsson research reveals that outdated systems, skill shortages, and complex telecom solutions are stalling progress. While the UK leads in optimism and investment, many European firms struggle with rising costs and poor connectivity.
