BT is removing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) targets from its managerial bonus scheme, shifting focus to employee engagement. DEI targets previously made up 10% of bonuses for 37,400 managers. Despite the change, BT insists it remains committed to inclusion.
SoftBank is investing $25 billion into OpenAI, launching SB OpenAI in Japan to deliver AI-powered enterprise solutions under the Cristal intelligence brand. Partnering with Arm for scalable AI integration, the venture targets major Japanese corporations.
Google’s investment of $75 billion in AI infrastructure promises to revolutionize the landscape by 2025. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes their approach, leveraging global cloud infrastructure to optimize computing power.
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.
The UK Space Agency has awarded £16 million to EnSilica and Excelerate Technology under its C-LEO programme. This investment enhances connectivity, particularly in remote areas, and strengthens Britain’s role in the global satellite market.
AT&T and Nokia are deepening their collaboration to enhance AT&T’s voice network with Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and cloud-based infrastructure. This partnership optimizes network efficiency, leveraging Nokia’s Cloud Platform to automate service delivery.
Intel is navigating challenges in the AI infrastructure space, particularly in AI datacenters. The company has shifted focus from its Falcon Shores AI accelerator to Jaguar Shores, set for a 2026 release.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the acquisition of Juniper Networks by HPE due to concerns about diminishing competition in the enterprise-level WLAN solutions sector. The department argues that merging these strongholds could lead to higher costs, stifled innovation, and limited options for American businesses.
Telefónica Tech and IBM are joining forces to combat cybersecurity threats from quantum computing. Their partnership aims to develop quantum-safe technologies by integrating IBM’s innovations with Telefónica’s cybersecurity offerings.
SailGP and Ericsson’s partnership marks a transformative era in competitive sailing by leveraging private 5G technology. The deployment of Ericsson’s network and edge routers enables unprecedented data collection during races, enhancing both fairness and excitement.
