France has struck a major deal with Eutelsat to boost military satellite communications using OneWeb’s LEO constellation. The agreement supports urgent defense needs ahead of Europe’s IRIS2 system and could raise France’s stake in Eutelsat to 30 percent.
ESA and Hispasat have launched a joint effort to develop secure quantum key distribution via satellite and terrestrial networks. The Q-Design project involves major telecom and banking players, aiming to roll out a versatile QKD system by 2028.
Edgnex, backed by the Damac Group, is investing $2.3 billion in a major AI data center in Jakarta. With a planned 144MW capacity and a focus on energy efficiency, the project strengthens Indonesia’s digital infrastructure and marks a key move in Edgnex’s $3 billion Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
M1’s partnership with Ericsson promises to revolutionize Singapore’s 5G transport network by integrating cutting-edge automation and analytics tools. This collaboration focuses on enhancing network visibility, control, and energy efficiency, making use of AI and machine learning. M1’s initiatives are set to boost connectivity, sustainability, and enterprise efficiency.
South Korea will host its largest AI data center through a $4 billion partnership between SK Group and AWS. Located in Ulsan, the facility will house 60,000 GPUs and reach 103 megawatts by 2029, driving regional AI growth. SK subsidiaries will contribute resources and infrastructure, bolstering AI services, edge computing, and cloud-based GPU access nationwide.
Sinch’s latest report reveals that nearly all businesses plan to use AI in customer communications this year. As customer expectations grow, companies are embracing AI to deliver personalized, secure, and seamless experiences across channels like SMS, chat, and voice.
Rakuten Symphony and AT&T have strengthened their collaboration to boost Open RAN technology adoption in the US. By implementing Rakuten’s site management platform, AT&T aims to modernize its network infrastructure, streamlining mobile and fiber operations.
stc Bahrain has entered a pivotal agreement with Huawei to accelerate 5G-Advanced technology and AI services. This partnership, focusing on digital transformation, aims to provide innovative AI-driven solutions and 5G mobile private networks, enhancing enterprise sectors.
Vodafone and Airbus have teamed up to deliver a powerful communication service for frontline and mission-critical workers. Combining secure cloud tech with reliable mobile networks, the service enhances safety and collaboration in demanding environments.
In a heated debate over AI reasoning, Anthropic challenges Apple’s flawed testing methods. The controversy highlights the need for improved benchmarks, as Apple’s evaluations misunderstood AI reasoning by treating models as text generators.


