The U.S. Department of Justice has approved HPE’s $14 billion merger with Juniper Networks under strict conditions. To maintain market competition, HPE will divest key wireless networking assets and license Juniper’s AI software. The deal aims to boost U.S. technological leadership while addressing antitrust concerns.
After criticizing AT&T for a conference call glitch, Donald Trump hinted at switching providers while promoting his new mobile venture. AT&T denied fault, citing a third-party platform. The timing is critical as the company faces scrutiny over past data breaches and ongoing lawsuits.
AIS’s launch of Thailand’s first hyperscale cloud platform marks a pivotal shift in local digital transformation. By partnering with Oracle, AIS Cloud ensures data sovereignty and compliance with Thai laws, reducing foreign dependency. This advancement is crucial for businesses embracing AI and big data.
AT&T will pay $177 million to settle lawsuits over two major data breaches in 2019 and 2024 that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement, pending final approval, offers compensation to affected users and aims to resolve claims.
Amazon’s massive AU$20 billion investment in AWS cloud expansion in Australia marks a pivotal moment for the country’s digital transformation. Targeting Sydney and Melbourne, this effort enhances access to scalable cloud and AI services, meeting rising demands for generative AI solutions.
Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia are set to transform European manufacturing with the world’s first industrial AI cloud. This will utilize 10,000 Nvidia GPUs, revolutionizing AI-driven manufacturing by 2026. Prioritizing data protection, this initiative aligns with European standards, offering manufacturers cutting-edge resources.
Amazon will invest $20 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Pennsylvania, creating thousands of jobs through new data centers in Luzerne and Bucks Counties. The initiative includes renewable energy projects and adds to AWS’s global AI expansion, with CEO Andy Jassy calling AI the biggest technology shift in business since the internet.
Amazon’s substantial $10 billion investment in AWS data centers in North Carolina underscores the surge in generative AI and cloud technology demand. This groundbreaking endeavor will create 500 high-skilled jobs, bolstering the local economy and confirming Amazon’s commitment to AI innovation and advanced cloud infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN initiative is investing $10 billion to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, HUMAIN plans major data center expansion, strategic tech partnerships, and AI model training dominance by 2030, all aligning with Vision 2030.
The FCC is exploring opening over 20,000 MHz of underused spectrum for satellite use, potentially benefiting companies like SpaceX. This move comes amid rising criticism of Dish Network for underutilizing its licensed frequencies and signals growing regulatory support for the satellite broadband sector.
