Ogi has secured £45 million from the Cardiff Capital Region to expand its full-fibre network across South Wales. This investment will enhance connectivity in key areas, supporting economic growth and bridging the digital divide. The expansion aligns with broader UK efforts to improve digital infrastructure and boost regional development.
China is investing over $6.1 billion in data centers as part of its “East Data, West Computing” initiative. This project, launched in 2022, aims to balance data storage in the east with processing in the resource-rich west. The funding has established eight computing hubs, bolstering China’s digital infrastructure amid US sanctions.
Marvell Technology is experiencing substantial growth in its data center AI segment, despite an overall revenue dip for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The company reported net revenue of $1.273 billion and a significant reduction in net loss compared to the previous year. Driven by strong AI demand, Marvell’s data center business saw record revenue, setting the stage for robust growth opportunities.
Google’s plans to establish a large data centre in Dublin were recently thwarted by the South Dublin County Council, citing energy consumption and environmental impact concerns. The data centre, expected to operate by 2027, faced issues over the strain on the national power grid and insufficient on-site renewable energy, sparking a broader debate about sustainable digital growth.
FiberLocator, the renowned US fibre data platform, has expanded its network planning services to include UK fibre data, integrating UK fibre providers into its extensive database. This expansion aids carriers, mobile operators, and data centre operators by offering comprehensive, timely, and accurate fibre data, facilitating seamless global connectivity and streamlined wholesale transactions.
LiquidStack has launched the CDU-1MW, a Coolant Distribution Unit built for direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling in data centers. With a robust 1,350kW cooling capacity, the CDU-1MW is tailored for high-performance computing, AI, and large-scale language models. This innovative unit ensures energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and seamless integration with diverse cooling systems.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra to enhance data center cooling in Singapore using AI-driven autonomous systems. This collaboration marks Phaidra’s first AI deployment in Asia, targeting a 10% initial energy saving, potentially rising to 30%. This initiative aligns with STT GDC’s carbon neutrality goal by 2030.
StarHub has launched its Low Latency Data Centre Connect service, offering ultra-low latency connectivity for enterprises. The service enhances cloud access, supports advanced network slicing, and provides quantum secure communications, with latency under 1ms to cable landing stations. Key partnerships with Ciena, Digital Realty, and Terrabit Networks ensure robust, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions.
Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom have announced a strategic alliance to establish open-access cable landing infrastructure in Cyprus. This partnership aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure, promoting data-driven growth. Leveraging Cyprus as a carrier-neutral hub, it connects key destinations with state-of-the-art subsea cable landings, boosting digital connectivity in Europe and the Middle East.
SK Telecom and Nokia have partnered to introduce groundbreaking fibre sensing technology designed to detect environmental changes affecting optical cables. This innovation aims to boost network safety, preventing damage from earthquakes and climate changes. By leveraging machine learning, the collaboration ensures proactive responses, minimizing service disruptions and improving network reliability and efficiency.
