Data centers are critical to the U.S.’s digital infrastructure, supporting various industries and services. The NTIA is requesting public input to address challenges like energy consumption and cybersecurity. This collaborative effort aims to create a sustainable, secure, and resilient data center industry, supporting AI-driven growth and technological advancement.
Sky Business has forged a long-term agreement with ITS to enhance Ethernet connectivity for UK businesses. This partnership merges ITS’s fibre network with Sky Business’s core network, offering reliable and ultrafast VoIP services. Covering 25% of UK’s commercial premises, the collaboration aims to expand reach and provide robust VoIP solutions.
Huawei is revolutionizing the wrist-worn device market, especially in China, by bucking global trends and achieving significant growth. With a 42% year-on-year increase in shipments, Huawei leads thanks to strategic market expansion and robust domestic performance.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group are collaborating to build a $10 billion chip facility in Maharashtra, India. This ambitious project aims to boost domestic production of analog circuits and wafers, with initial output set at 40,000 wafers per month. Once fully operational, the plant will create over 5,000 jobs and enhance India’s semiconductor market presence.
Starlink has expanded its satellite backhaul services to over 100 rural base stations of Africa Mobile Networks in Nigeria, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Since their 2023 agreement, traffic surged 45% across connected sites. Leveraging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, AMN effectively boosts base station capacity, transforming local communities with improved mobile access.
Telecom industry enthusiasts should stay updated on the latest trends and regulations, such as the groundbreaking Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. This AI treaty, designed by the Council of Europe, aims to align AI technologies with human rights and democracy while fostering innovation.
Catalogic Software has unveiled significant enhancements to its CloudCasa solution, elevating backup capabilities, expanding Azure support, and enhancing Amazon EKS features. CloudCasa now supports Persistent Volumes without snapshots and integrates with Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters. These advancements offer robust data protection and disaster recovery for complex Kubernetes environments.
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox and UK-based Wireless Logic have partnered to revolutionize IoT connectivity. Integrating Wireless Logic’s Conexa network with u-blox’s cellular IoT modules enables optimal coverage, seamless scalability, and robust performance. This strategic alliance promises enhanced control, faster time-to-market, and unprecedented flexibility for industries like automotive, healthcare, and smart cities.
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, offering enhanced data resilience and immutability features to ensure data integrity and security. With immutable backups and new support options, Veeam continues to lead in providing comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365 environments.
