KT Corp. has partnered with Viettel Group to propel Vietnam’s AI development through a $95 million investment. This collaboration enhances Vietnam’s cloud and AI infrastructure, focusing on AI data centers and products designed for consumers and enterprises.
Germany’s cutting-edge tech giants like Deutsche Telekom, SAP, and Ionos are joining forces for a groundbreaking AI data center project, aiming to boost Europe’s digital sovereignty. Capitalizing on the EU’s InvestAI initiative, their goal is to build state-of-the-art facilities housing approximately 100,000 AI chips.
Ericsson, AstraZeneca, Saab, SEB, and Wallenberg Investments are building Sweden’s largest AI supercomputer with Nvidia to support secure local computing. The project aims to accelerate AI research and applications across sectors, including healthcare, defense, and finance, while Ericsson also advances its 5G rollout in Jersey.
Trend Micro and Nvidia have joined forces to deliver secure private AI infrastructure. By combining cybersecurity with GPU-accelerated technologies, their solution enables real-time threat detection and compliance for sensitive sectors like healthcare and finance. This partnership ensures data sovereignty, enhances performance, and supports diverse deployment environments.
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait are revolutionizing the telecom industry by introducing Kuwait’s first cloud-native Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) deployment. This pioneering project aims to enhance 5G Standalone sites, leveraging Rakuten Symphony’s advanced O-RAN and cloud products.
Crusoe is investing $11.6 billion to expand its Stargate AI campus in Texas, aiming to power next generation AI with renewable energy and advanced infrastructure. Backed by major partners, the project will house hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs and create thousands of jobs.
MasOrange, Spain’s top mobile provider, has secured an impressive 11 billion euros financing for a bold fiber optic venture with Vodafone Spain. This positions MasOrange to become a leading player in Spain’s fiber network landscape. These strategic funds will enhance MasOrange’s telecom initiatives, including leveraging advanced 5G technology.
Pátria has launched Omnia, a $1 billion investment focused on building AI-ready data centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. These facilities will use renewable wind energy and support high-performance computing needs, starting at 100 megawatts. Construction begins in 2025, marking Pátria’s return to the data center sector.
Thailand’s National Telecom (NT) is in talks with AIS and True Corporation to sell its mobile and fixed broadband customer bases, aiming to streamline operations amidst financial challenges. This shift could allow AIS to boost its market position, while NT focuses on wholesale services.
Cisco is expanding its presence in France by unveiling a new global AI hub in Paris. This initiative will foster secure, energy-efficient AI infrastructure and digital learning. By targeting 230,000 individuals over the next three years, Cisco’s effort enhances its existing support for startups in AI and digital skills development.
