Major European firms, including Airbus and BNP Paribas, are urging the EU to delay the AI Act, warning that its complexity could hinder innovation and global competitiveness. While supporting regulation, they call for simpler rules to ensure Europe maintains its AI leadership.
Ooredoo’s innovative AI cloud service in Qatar harnesses advanced Nvidia Hopper GPUs, bolstering sectors such as energy, finance, and healthcare. This cutting-edge development, aligned with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, provides high-performance AI infrastructure locally, ensuring fast, secure data handling.
Sparkle has launched a new Point of Presence in San Diego, expanding its U.S. network and enhancing connectivity across the Americas. Integrated with its global Seabone backbone, the new site offers high-speed IP services, robust security features, and diverse routes for improved reliability.
In a critical legal setback for Huawei, a US judge has denied the company’s attempt to dismiss the majority of charges brought by US authorities. These charges involve serious allegations, including defrauding US financial institutions and breaching sanctions with Iran and North Korea.
Orange France and Samsung have successfully completed the first vRAN and Open RAN calls in southwestern France, marking a significant leap in telecommunications. By utilizing Samsung’s vRAN technology, Orange is advancing its mobile infrastructure into real-world application.
Deutsche Telekom has launched T Cloud, a unified platform delivering customizable cloud solutions tailored to European enterprises. Alongside a partnership with Nvidia to build Europe’s first industrial AI cloud, the company aims to provide secure, sovereign digital infrastructure supporting regulatory compliance, industrial innovation, and technological leadership.
Oracle has unveiled a $30 billion annual deal with OpenAI, fueling a major expansion in global data centers. With soaring demand and massive investment, Oracle expects rapid growth in cloud infrastructure, aiming to become a global leader in cloud services.
Alibaba Cloud is accelerating its global expansion with new data centers in Malaysia and the Philippines and a $52.7 billion investment in infrastructure. The launch of its AI Global Competency Center in Singapore highlights its push to train talent and deploy AI across industries.
The merger between EdgeMode and BlackBerry AIF (BAIF) is set to redefine AI infrastructure by jointly managing 4.4 gigawatts of data center capacity across Europe. With a focus on high-density, renewable-powered solutions, this strategic union aims to meet the escalating demands for AI-driven infrastructure.
Nokia’s Enscryb platform is set to revolutionize the energy sector by leveraging digital twin technology. Through partnerships with energy leaders like NODES and Smartecon, Enscryb enhances energy flexibility, integrates renewable data, and supports sustainability goals.
