Equinix has unveiled a staggering $15 billion initiative in collaboration with Singapore’s GIC and Canada’s Pension Plan Investment Board to enhance its U.S.-based xScale data centers. This venture is pivotal for supporting AI workloads.
Ooredoo Group’s new QAR 2 billion financing deal highlights their innovative approach in the growing MENA market for data centers and AI. This partnership involving QNB, Doha Bank, and Masraf Al Rayan emphasizes Ooredoo’s commitment to developing cutting-edge infrastructure and advancing digital transformation.
BT has unveiled its Global Fabric platform, a cutting-edge network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution designed to support the rising demands in AI and multi-cloud environments. With over 45 Points of Presence (PoPs) across carrier-neutral data centers globally, expanding to 140 locations by 2025, Global Fabric ensures secure, rapid scalability for businesses.
Vodafone and Three UK are actively opposing the CMA’s provisional findings on their merger proposal. They argue that the merger will enhance competition, benefit consumers, and drive an £11 billion investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure, including 5G expansion.
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 longstanding peering relationship between Deutsche Telekom and Meta, the company behind Facebook, has collapsed in a dispute over network fees. Deutsche Telekom accuses Meta of leveraging its power to undermine the telecom sector, while Meta claims Deutsche Telekom jeopardizes net neutrality.
DirecTV plans to merge with EchoStar’s Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary in a strategic move to reduce EchoStar’s debt. This merger aims to strengthen both entities by leveraging their combined resources. By addressing financial strains and focusing on wireless and satellite connectivity, the partnership seeks to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings for U.S. consumers.
Verizon has entered a $3.3 billion leaseback agreement with Vertical Bridge, impacting over 6,300 towers across the U.S. This marks one of the largest tower transactions in a decade. Verizon retains tower ownership while Vertical Bridge manages operation, enhancing their existing portfolio and bolstering U.S. wireless infrastructure.
Google’s USD $1 billion investment is set to transform Thailand’s digital landscape. Focusing on cloud and data centers in Bangkok and Chonburi, this initiative will boost digital infrastructure, meet rising cloud service demands, and enhance AI innovations.
Britvic has partnered with IoT provider Wireless Logic to implement telemetry data from its new digital flavour taps, enhancing logistics and sustainability. These taps replace up to 10,000 single-use plastic bottles, connecting directly to Britvic’s AWS cloud for real-time insights. This move aligns with Britvic’s Beyond the Bottle initiative.
