Germany’s telecom industry is on the brink of a transformative era, fueled by an unprecedented €631 billion investment plan. Driven by public-private collaboration, this massive pledge aims to enhance communication infrastructure and bolster fiber networks.
Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss firm ensec to expand its presence in Switzerland, especially in German speaking regions. The deal strengthens its market position, adds 40 experts and over 130 clients, and combines local expertise with global reach to deliver stronger cybersecurity services for businesses and public sector organizations across Europe.
Vodafone Idea has expanded its 5G network to Jaipur, enhancing connectivity in the Pink City as part of its strategic roll-out across 17 telecom circles in India. This 5G deployment follows upgrades to its 4G network, enabling faster speeds and more reliable connectivity.
OpenAI and Oracle’s expansion of the Stargate AI infrastructure boosts US capacity by 4.5GW, enhancing computing power to meet soaring AI demands. This ambitious project creates over 100,000 jobs across various sectors, including construction and operations.
The United Kingdom is set to supercharge its computing capabilities with a target of 6 gigawatts of AI-capable data center capacity by 2030. The ambitious Compute Roadmap aims to redefine current infrastructures, heavily focused on general workloads, to support cutting-edge AI applications.
Meta is pioneering sustainable construction with an AI-optimized concrete, developed in collaboration with Amrize and the University of Illinois. This innovative blend, used in their Minnesota data centers, reduces carbon emissions while meeting structural needs.
AT&T’s nationwide 5G RedCap network enhances IoT applications with energy-efficient solutions, transitioning from the decommissioned NB-IoT network. RedCap supports devices like wearables and AR gadgets, marking a shift to cost-effectiveness.
Rakuten has joined the third phase of Japan’s GENIAC initiative to develop generative AI systems. Backed by METI and NEDO, the project supports research into Japanese language models with enhanced memory and personalization, aiming to strengthen domestic AI capabilities and benefit local industries.
CoreWeave is investing over $6 billion in a new data center in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to support advanced artificial intelligence workloads. The facility will initially deliver 100 megawatts of power with plans to scale.
Oracle is investing $3 billion to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure in Europe, focusing on the Netherlands and Germany. The move supports rising demand for sovereign cloud services and digital transformation, with major boosts in Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
