Zain KSA and Cisco have joined forces to advance AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030. Their collaboration will deliver GPU-powered services, foster digital innovation, and enhance local talent through AI training programs, aiming to position the Kingdom as a global leader in technology.
Deutsche Telekom has launched T Cloud, a unified platform delivering customizable cloud solutions tailored to European enterprises. Alongside a partnership with Nvidia to build Europe’s first industrial AI cloud, the company aims to provide secure, sovereign digital infrastructure supporting regulatory compliance, industrial innovation, and technological leadership.
Deutsche Telekom is investing in the EU’s IRIS2 satellite project to build a cutting-edge multi-orbital communication constellation. This initiative will enhance Europe’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing technological sovereignty with advanced IT, secure networks, and 5G.
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure is on the brink of acquiring BT Ireland’s wholesale unit for €22 million. This strategic move, approved by Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, is set to enhance Cordiant’s influence within the Irish market.
SK Telecom’s partnership with Kpler is set to revolutionize AI-based market intelligence in telecom. The collaboration aims to integrate real-time data insights from Kpler’s extensive market coverage into SK Telecom’s AI platform.
Orange has partnered with Telesat to provide satellite-based connectivity via the Lightspeed LEO network. As part of the deal, Orange will host a Telesat landing station in France, enhancing global connectivity. With 14 planned SpaceX launches, the network will deliver high-speed services, expanding Orange’s satellite capabilities across Europe, Africa, and beyond.
ZTE Corporation, alongside China Mobile, launched innovative AI-driven 5G-A solutions at MWC 2025. These advancements in 5G-A technology, including ‘Communication-Sensing-Computing-Intelligence’ and ‘Ambient IoT,’ promise groundbreaking transformations in industrial applications.
BT Group is expanding its Global Fabric services through collaborations with Equinix and Optiva, significantly enhancing its network reach. The Global Fabric platform connects enterprises to rapid computing services, revolutionizing access to cloud-based solutions.
The Iliad Group’s $3 billion investment in AI infrastructure promises a transformative leap in the telecommunications sector. By focusing on AI-centric data centers and computing resources, Iliad is setting a trend for telecom companies diving into AI.
BT’s sale of its wholesale and enterprise unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group for €22 million marks a significant shift in the Irish telecom market. Transferring BT Communications Ireland Ltd, this acquisition includes domestic network infrastructure and over 400 business clients, excluding multinational services.
