SoftBank plans to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, strengthening its position in AI and energy-efficient computing. Ampere’s ARM-based chips align with SoftBank’s AI strategy as demand for high-performance computing grows.
NTT Data’s Agentic AI suite is set to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. By leveraging hyperscaler platforms like Azure AI, businesses can develop private AI agents to enhance operations.
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.
SK Telecom has made a major leap in AI capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash into its AI agent, adot. This upgrade promises an enhanced user interaction experience by offering access to a wide array of AI models from global platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude.
EE’s 5G Standalone network expansion in the UK aims to cover 50 cities by month’s end, enhancing connectivity for 28 million people. Offering better 5G availability in regions like Milton Keynes and Sunderland, users will experience smoother video calls, streaming, and gaming, provided they have compatible smartphones from major brands.
Sinch is expanding its partnership with Verizon to enhance RCS for Business Messaging, enabling secure, feature-rich communication for Verizon subscribers. Announced at Enterprise Connect, this collaboration drives innovation in business messaging, offering verified, interactive customer engagement.
GM and NVIDIA are partnering to integrate AI into vehicles, factories, and robotics. This collaboration leverages NVIDIA’s computing platforms to enhance manufacturing, streamline production, and advance driver-assistance systems.
O2 is combating scam calls with AI-powered detection, flagging 150 million suspicious calls since partnering with Hiya. Common scams involve fraudsters posing as HMRC, Amazon, or banks. AI-driven efforts have reduced answered spam calls by 42%
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks will soon step down, leaving a legacy of innovation, consumer protection, and national security advocacy. Colleagues praise his efforts in bridging the digital divide and advancing telecommunications policy.
T-Mobile US is pioneering advancements in 5G Advanced technology with breakthrough field tests utilizing six-component carrier aggregation. These tests leveraged Nokia and Qualcomm technologies, achieving downlink speeds of 6.3 Gbps, showcasing the future potential of 5G networks.
