Pátria has launched Omnia, a $1 billion investment focused on building AI-ready data centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. These facilities will use renewable wind energy and support high-performance computing needs, starting at 100 megawatts. Construction begins in 2025, marking Pátria’s return to the data center sector.
CommScope and Emtelle have teamed up to optimize FTTH deployments in North America, integrating CommScope’s Prodigy connectivity and Emtelle’s blowable fiber optic micro-cable. This collaboration promises enhanced network installations with improved cost efficiency and high-quality network performance.
Unleashing a new wave of innovation, NVIDIA’s NVLink Fusion is poised to redefine AI data centers by seamlessly integrating third-party CPUs with their GPUs. This strategic move not only caters to diverse computing demands but also expands NVIDIA’s footprint in the AI infrastructure space.
Openreach is delivering full fibre broadband to 38 rural UK communities through Project Gigabit, aiming to connect 290,000 hard to reach properties. The initiative is already boosting business, education and local economies, with potential to add £66 billion to UK GDP and support remote work.
NTT is leading the charge in global data center expansion, strategically acquiring land in seven markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a $10 billion investment focused on AI-ready infrastructure, NTT aims to boost data center capabilities significantly.
AllPoints Fibre Networks has unveiled Aquila, a wholesale fibre platform designed to simplify broadband access for UK providers. By unifying major networks and offering a user-friendly API-driven portal, Aquila enables fast, scalable service delivery to around 19 million premises, eliminating complexity and accelerating market entry for Communication Service Providers.
Lightpath is advancing its network expansion in Miami, enhancing connectivity through dark fiber and wavelength services up to 800 Gbps. By late 2025, this expansion will stretch Lightpath’s Miami network to over 80-route miles. Positioned underground, it connects 12 key data centers.
Nokia is revolutionizing enterprise network infrastructure with its Aurelis Optical LAN. This innovative fiber-based solution offers secure, scalable connectivity ideal for modern workspaces. With up to 70% cabling reduction and 40% lower power consumption, it presents a sustainable, cost-effective alternative.
EXA Infrastructure is boosting its global fiber capacity by 15% with Nokia’s cutting-edge optical solution, offering 1.2 Tbps per channel. This upgrade in EXA’s fiber network, spanning 155,000 kilometers, enhances connectivity, reduces power usage by 50%, and supports both terrestrial and subsea networks.
AT&T’s latest fiber expansion into Arizona, in partnership with PRIME FiBER, showcases its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By targeting Sun City and Peoria, the initiative brings high-speed internet to underserved areas. This open-access model reduces costs while rapidly deploying broadband, enhancing AT&T’s strategic growth and affordability.
