San Jose, California, is ambitiously positioning itself as the West Coast’s leading data center hub, partnering with PG&E to add 2,000 megawatts of transmission capacity. This bold move ensures reliable power connections, crucial for data centers with high energy demands.
Virgin Media O2 and Age UK join forces to support older people during the 3G switch off. The partnership funds digital guidance, free compatible devices and awareness sessions, ensuring vulnerable customers stay connected as services transition to 4G and 5G.
Telefónica is removing Huawei from its 5G networks in Spain and Germany to follow local rules. The company still works with Huawei in Brazil where no restrictions apply. This shift reflects Europe’s tougher stance on Chinese telecom vendors and the need for regional strategies.
Google will invest six billion dollars to build Asia’s largest data center in Visakhapatnam, India. Two billion dollars will fund renewable energy infrastructure. This marks a major step in Google’s regional expansion and supports India’s growing digital ecosystem.
DIDWW introduces inbound fax services for local and national numbers in Thailand, expanding its versatile communication solutions. Businesses can now combine VoIP and fax through an easy to use portal, supporting both modern and traditional needs.
AT&T and Ericsson achieved a milestone by deploying a third party RAN automation application on a live network. Built on the Open RAN R1 interface and powered by Ericsson’s Intelligent Automation Platform, it optimizes performance with telemetry and policy data.
BT refunded £18 million to customers after Ofcom found it failed to share required contract details with over a million users. The regulator also fined BT £2.8 million and ordered donations to charities. The company apologised and pledged stronger compliance.
Foxconn and TECO’s strategic share-swap alliance is set to revolutionize the AI infrastructure market by leveraging Foxconn’s expertise in AI server production and TECO’s prowess in industrial systems. Their collaboration aims to provide modular AI data center solutions globally, aligning with evolving market demands for scalable and sustainable infrastructure.
Ericsson and twelve leading telecom providers have launched Aduna, a joint venture to accelerate global adoption of network APIs. Backed by major operators and cloud partners, Aduna builds on Ericsson’s secure platform and supports initiatives like Open Gateway to standardize APIs.
The Mayo Clinic’s dynamic partnership with Nvidia unleashes the potential of AI in revolutionizing healthcare. Their cutting-edge AI data center, powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell DGX B200 servers and DGX SuperPOD, promises breakthroughs in clinical applications, including pathology and precision medicine.
