A group of major European telecoms, including Vodafone and Orange, urges urgent EU, UK, and NATO action to protect subsea cables amid rising hybrid threats. Citing recent incidents and geopolitical tensions, the coalition supports enhanced cross-border collaboration and the EU’s Cable Security Action Plan to safeguard Europe’s connectivity.
The U.S. Department of Energy has identified 16 federal sites for future AI data centers, leveraging existing power infrastructure. This initiative, aiming for completion by 2027, supports a federal strategy to bolster AI capabilities. Proposed locations include national labs and decommissioned nuclear sites.
Microsoft has canceled several planned data center projects across the U.S. and Europe, totaling around 2 GW of capacity. Analysts suggest this signals an oversupply or strategic cost-cutting amid AI investment concerns. While Microsoft remains committed to AI, the move raises questions about market stability.
Segro and Pure DC have launched a £1 billion joint venture to develop a 30,000 sqm, 56MW data center in Park Royal, West London. This marks Segro’s first fully fitted data center, aiming to attract a top hyperscaler.
The E2A transpacific subsea cable promises to revolutionize telecommunications infrastructure, linking Japan and the USA by 2028. Connecting major regions like Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to the US, this project is backed by telecom giants Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank, SK Broadband, and Verizon.
Oracle’s $5 billion investment in the UK’s data center expansion aims to bolster cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the next five years, aligning with the UK’s sovereign data processing regulations and AI strategy. This move enhances Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, boosting AI services and aiding the UK’s digital transformation.
Millicom International Cellular is acquiring Telefonica’s Colombian operations for $400 million, including a 67.5% stake in Coltel. The deal, pending regulatory approval, could reshape the telecom sector by merging Colombia’s second- and third-largest mobile operators.
Sparkle and Turkcell are revolutionizing internet connectivity with a new 4,000 km subsea cable linking Europe and the Mediterranean. Enhancing capacity to over 25 terabits per second per fiber pair, this collaboration connects Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
BT Group is expanding its Global Fabric services through collaborations with Equinix and Optiva, significantly enhancing its network reach. The Global Fabric platform connects enterprises to rapid computing services, revolutionizing access to cloud-based solutions.
Sweden is investigating a potential sabotage of the Cinia C-Lion1 undersea telecom cable. Despite the damage, the link between Finland and Germany remains active.
