Intel is set to spin off its Network and Edge Group (NEX) as part of a strategic optimization to bolster its core focus. This move, aligning with CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s vision, mirrors the successful Altera spin-off, aiming to attract strategic investors and enhance financial stability.
Malaysia’s collaboration with Nvidia and YTL Power International marks a pivotal step in AI advancement. By developing a sovereign LLM and constructing AI data centers powered by Nvidia’s technology, Malaysia strengthens its AI capacity.
Virgin Media O2 is transforming customer service with Lumi AI, a tool that supports agents by analyzing calls and suggesting solutions in real time. Early results show faster resolutions, fewer complaints, and more personalized support.
Bell Canada and Cohere have partnered to deliver sovereign AI solutions for Canadian governments and businesses. Their collaboration combines Bell’s AI Fabric with Cohere’s enterprise AI, offering secure, customized language models and applications that ensure data remains within Canada.
Viasat is transforming satellite IoT with its new service, IoT Nano, enhancing connectivity for remote industries like agriculture, transport, and mining. By integrating Orbcomm’s technology, it delivers efficient, reliable communication beyond traditional cellular limits.
The Department of Energy will establish AI data centers at four federal sites in Idaho, Tennessee, Kentucky and South Carolina. These centers will use existing energy resources and infrastructure to accelerate AI and semiconductor projects.
Vietnam’s upcoming re-auction of the 700 MHz low-band spectrum promises significant advancements for 4G and 5G networks. With a starting bid of VND 1.95 trillion, this crucial spectrum enhances coverage and signal quality, especially in underserved areas.
Telefónica is in talks to sell its Mexican mobile unit to Beyond ONE, aligning with its strategy to exit Latin America. This sale could strengthen Beyond ONE’s presence, but regulatory challenges in Mexico might delay the process.
Tesla and Samsung signed a sixteen and a half billion dollar deal to produce custom AI chips in Texas through 2033. The agreement centers on Tesla’s AI6 chip for autonomous vehicles and robotics, boosting Samsung’s foundry business and advancing US semiconductor goals while strengthening ties between American and Korean industries.
Oracle partners with Bloom Energy to power U.S. data centers with clean fuel cells, boosting AI workload efficiency and sustainability. The swift 90 day rollout supports Oracle’s expanding AI infrastructure and global cloud investments, including billions in Europe.
