Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is joining forces with Cisco and Nvidia to launch an AI Center of Excellence in Indonesia, aiming to propel local AI innovation. Leveraging Nvidia’s technology and Cisco’s security solutions, the project seeks to train a million Indonesians in AI by 2027.
The DOJ has approved T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless business, citing limited competition risks despite market concerns. UScellular’s declining performance and lack of scale were key factors. While critics question the deal’s long-term impact and the viability of a fourth national carrier, the FCC maintains jurisdiction over spectrum sales.
Trimble and KT Corporation are partnering to expand precise positioning and telecom services in South Korea, targeting automotive and IoT sectors. Leveraging the Trimble RTX Fast network, the collaboration offers centimeter-level accuracy, seamless integration, and nationwide coverage.
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have partnered to expand FWA across India, aiming to boost network capacity and data connectivity. The agreement supports 5G growth, improves infrastructure, and advances digital inclusion while enhancing service quality and efficiency for millions of users.
Eurofiber and NTT Data’s “Connected Workspace” is redefining digital transformation for Dutch enterprises by integrating private 5G, fiber, and data center infrastructures. This innovative service promises rapid deployment with minimal investments, harnessing Eurofiber’s robust infrastructure.
LG Electronics is focused on pioneering the HVAC market by leveraging AI technologies, aiming to dominate the sector by 2030. Their strategy includes tripling data center cooling orders with innovations like liquid cooling systems.
Zayo Europe is enhancing its footprint in Germany by deploying Ciena’s advanced optical technology across a 3,000 km fibre network. Offering 400G wave services with Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System and WaveLogic 6 Extreme solutions, Zayo meets rising data demands driven by AI and cloud adoption.
Nokia and Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector have tested indoor 5G Standalone network sharing with success. By using Nokia’s Shikra radios and core network software, operators like Zain and Mobily can provide high-speed 5G indoors efficiently, cutting costs and energy use.
Telenor has acquired GlobalConnect’s consumer network in Norway for NOK 6 billion, solidifying Telenor’s position in the fiber market. This acquisition brings 140,000 new customers and enhances Telenor’s digital services offerings.
LG Uplus is teaming up with LG Electronics and LG CNS to boost data center cooling efficiency using AI and digital twin technologies. The pilot at Pyeongchon 2 aims to cut cooling energy by up to 10 percent, paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations across LG Uplus facilities.
