KCOM CEO Tim Shaw steps down after six years, marking the end of major fibre broadband expansion across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. As rivals challenge its market position and regulators push for greater network access, investor Macquarie weighs options.
OpenAI is taking a bold stride in AI infrastructure with its Stargate Norway project, a pioneering European AI data center. Positioned in Narvik, Norway, it leverages renewable hydropower, offering sustainable solutions for large-scale AI operations.
Ericsson is in talks to invest in Intel’s new networking unit, potentially gaining a small stake. The spinoff will focus on advanced silicon for communications infrastructure, aligning with Intel’s broader strategy to streamline operations and prioritize core areas like AI and CPUs.
T-Mobile and Fluid Conservation Systems are transforming US water management with advanced IoT leak detection. This collaboration reduces water loss and infrastructure damage, leveraging T-Mobile’s cellular solutions to provide real-time data on leaks.
NTT Data and Mistral AI are revolutionizing enterprise AI by prioritizing data privacy and infrastructure independence. Their strategic collaboration empowers organizations with secure AI systems, especially in regulated industries.
The Mayo Clinic’s dynamic partnership with Nvidia unleashes the potential of AI in revolutionizing healthcare. Their cutting-edge AI data center, powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell DGX B200 servers and DGX SuperPOD, promises breakthroughs in clinical applications, including pathology and precision medicine.
Intel is set to spin off its Network and Edge Group (NEX) as part of a strategic optimization to bolster its core focus. This move, aligning with CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s vision, mirrors the successful Altera spin-off, aiming to attract strategic investors and enhance financial stability.
Malaysia’s collaboration with Nvidia and YTL Power International marks a pivotal step in AI advancement. By developing a sovereign LLM and constructing AI data centers powered by Nvidia’s technology, Malaysia strengthens its AI capacity.
Virgin Media O2 is transforming customer service with Lumi AI, a tool that supports agents by analyzing calls and suggesting solutions in real time. Early results show faster resolutions, fewer complaints, and more personalized support.
Bell Canada and Cohere have partnered to deliver sovereign AI solutions for Canadian governments and businesses. Their collaboration combines Bell’s AI Fabric with Cohere’s enterprise AI, offering secure, customized language models and applications that ensure data remains within Canada.
