China is investing over $6.1 billion in data centers as part of its “East Data, West Computing” initiative. This project, launched in 2022, aims to balance data storage in the east with processing in the resource-rich west. The funding has established eight computing hubs, bolstering China’s digital infrastructure amid US sanctions.
Telstra and Ericsson have launched a revolutionary RAN Compute platform, advancing Australia’s 5G landscape. The newly deployed Ericsson RAN Processor 6672 significantly boosts capacity and efficiency while reducing energy consumption by up to 60%. This innovative technology, powered by advanced AI, paves the way for enhanced mobile connectivity and future 5G advancements.
The Swansea Bay City Deal awarded VMO2 a contract to upgrade fibre infrastructure. The global smartphone market is expected to grow, driven by Android sales in China and emerging markets. Patton acquired Raymar Information Technology to continue supporting crucial legacy industrial technologies. EE has released age-specific smartphone usage guidelines.
Nvidia’s datacentre revenue soared 154% in Q2 2025, hitting $26.3 billion and driving a total quarterly revenue of $30 billion. CEO Jensen Huang credited the surge to the global shift towards accelerated computing, noting the significant role of Nvidia’s Hopper GPU in enabling advanced AI and large language models.
South Korea’s top mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, are launching a unified Network Open API standard. This collaboration aims to lower development barriers, accelerating VoIP application creation. By standardizing APIs, they are aligning their telecom ecosystem with global standards and fostering digital innovation.
AT&T has been fined $950,000 by the FCC for failing to deliver over 400 emergency 911 calls during a one-hour outage in August 2023. The incident, affecting multiple states, led to a compliance plan to improve reliability. The FCC continues to scrutinize similar failures, highlighting the importance of maintaining robust emergency call systems.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, bringing substantial benefits to developers, startups, and enterprises. This new infrastructure allows these organizations to host applications closer to their end users, optimizing performance and latency.
Juniper Networks has announced its Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration, designed to simplify deploying its AI-Native Networking Platform. This framework offers educational resources, trial opportunities, and flexible licensing to help businesses achieve a rapid return on investment. With AI-driven networking, expect up to 90% fewer network trouble tickets and faster deployments.
Cisco’s Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results reflect a mixed performance with essential strategic shifts. The company generated $13.6 billion in quarterly revenue and $53.8 billion for the fiscal year. Cisco’s focus on AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, underpinned by key milestones like $1 billion in AI sales, underscores its future growth vision.
Recent research by Vodafone reveals significant readiness among UK companies to invest in 5G Standalone (5G SA). 39% of businesses are prepared to invest in 5G SA now, with 14% planning to do so within a year. 93% of companies see reliable data connections as vital for success, reflecting the importance of 5G SA in business transformation.
