Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN initiative is investing $10 billion to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, HUMAIN plans major data center expansion, strategic tech partnerships, and AI model training dominance by 2030, all aligning with Vision 2030.
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.
U Mobile has partnered with Telekom Malaysia to accelerate 5G deployment using TM’s extensive fiber network. With Huawei and ZTE as key tech partners, U Mobile aims for rapid nationwide coverage, focusing on high demand areas while maintaining a wholesale access deal with DNB.
Vodafone Qatar collaborates with Nokia to transform its mobile network, focusing on faster and flexible 5G services. This partnership will boost network capacity and reduce latency, promoting secure, agile service delivery. As Qatar’s ICT sector grows, enhanced connectivity promises exciting prospects for businesses.
To bolster Germany’s critical infrastructure, OneFiber is deploying a 1.6 Tbps optical network using Ciena technology. This cutting edge system enhances security, supports real world testing, and delivers ultra fast, reliable connectivity across 5500 kilometers of fiber—empowering public and private sectors with future ready digital resilience.
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.
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.
Telefonica is selling Movistar Uruguay to Millicom for $440 million, continuing its retreat from Latin America to focus on European markets. The move follows recent exits from Colombia and Peru. Millicom, expanding its regional presence, plans to enhance Uruguay’s mobile infrastructure.
Sinch has been named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, based on feedback from 92 mobile operators across 64 countries. Recognized for technical innovation, support, and trusted delivery, Sinch empowers operators to scale, monetize, and evolve customer communications through secure, rich messaging experiences.
