The rapid expansion of AI, especially generative AI, has led tech companies to explore innovative energy solutions. In a groundbreaking move, Google collaborates with Kairos Power to harness nuclear energy, marking the first time a tech giant embraces nuclear power to meet its AI energy demands, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
AMD’s new 5th Gen EPYC processors, “Turin,” featuring the Zen 5 core architecture, significantly enhance data center performance for enterprise, AI, and cloud applications. With models like the EPYC 9575F offering a 28% speed boost and up to 5GHz, AMD leads in energy-efficient, powerful solutions for AI and virtualized infrastructures.
Vocus has agreed to purchase TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets in a $3.35 billion deal, enhancing their digital infrastructure presence across Australia. The acquisition expands Vocus’s fibre network by 50,000 km, connecting major cities and offering competitive services to enterprise and government sectors.
As the Federal Communications Commission evaluates T-Mobile US’s proposed acquisition of UScellular. This merger promises to reshape the VoIP landscape by combining resources to tackle fierce competition. By leveraging UScellular’s spectrum and infrastructure, T-Mobile aims to enhance its VoIP offerings, transforming market dynamics.
Starlink’s temporary FCC approval for direct-to-device services highlights the vital role of VoIP technology during emergencies. By partnering with T-Mobile, Starlink enables emergency alerts via satellite in hurricane-stricken North Carolina, offering free internet for 30 days.
Cisco’s decision to exit the LoRaWAN market by 2025 marks a significant shift in the IoT landscape. While phasing out LoRaWAN products, Cisco encourages exploration of alternative suppliers through the LoRa Alliance. This ecosystem’s robust growth and diverse vendor availability ensure ongoing development and adaptation, meeting evolving global business needs.
CityFibre, the UK alternative network provider, urgently seeks external funding to maintain pace against competitors like Openreach. Despite financial challenges, CityFibre reported impressive growth with a revenue surge to £99.67 million in 2023.
Qualcomm Technologies and STMicroelectronics are set to revolutionize industrial IoT applications with an integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Thread SoC and STM32 microcontroller combo. These joint offerings aim to streamline development, enhancing seamless connectivity and edge AI on STM32 MCUs.
The European Commission has conditionally approved UAE’s ecommerce giant e& to acquire control of PPF Telecom Group, excluding Czech operations. This decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ensures fair competition within the EU market.
Vodafone and Kigen have introduced an integrated iSIM service, revolutionizing IoT deployments. This initiative incorporates iSIM chipsets into Kigen’s security package, providing pre-loaded iSIM connectivity optimized for Vodafone’s LPWA networks like NB-IoT and LTE-M.
