Microsoft will invest $400 million to upgrade its Swiss data centers and train 1 million people in AI. The plan supports local startups and SMEs, enhances innovation infrastructure, and reinforces Microsoft’s long-term presence in Switzerland.
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.
KT Corp. has partnered with Viettel Group to propel Vietnam’s AI development through a $95 million investment. This collaboration enhances Vietnam’s cloud and AI infrastructure, focusing on AI data centers and products designed for consumers and enterprises.
Germany’s cutting-edge tech giants like Deutsche Telekom, SAP, and Ionos are joining forces for a groundbreaking AI data center project, aiming to boost Europe’s digital sovereignty. Capitalizing on the EU’s InvestAI initiative, their goal is to build state-of-the-art facilities housing approximately 100,000 AI chips.
Ericsson, AstraZeneca, Saab, SEB, and Wallenberg Investments are building Sweden’s largest AI supercomputer with Nvidia to support secure local computing. The project aims to accelerate AI research and applications across sectors, including healthcare, defense, and finance, while Ericsson also advances its 5G rollout in Jersey.
Trend Micro and Nvidia have joined forces to deliver secure private AI infrastructure. By combining cybersecurity with GPU-accelerated technologies, their solution enables real-time threat detection and compliance for sensitive sectors like healthcare and finance. This partnership ensures data sovereignty, enhances performance, and supports diverse deployment environments.
Pátria has launched Omnia, a $1 billion investment focused on building AI-ready data centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. These facilities will use renewable wind energy and support high-performance computing needs, starting at 100 megawatts. Construction begins in 2025, marking Pátria’s return to the data center sector.
Deutsche Telekom partners with IPAI to drive responsible AI innovation across Europe, focusing on secure, scalable solutions in telecom and beyond. With a new campus in Heilbronn and over 70 organizations involved, the initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and foster collaboration.
The UAE is partnering with top US tech firms to build a massive AI data center in Abu Dhabi. Dubbed the UAE Stargate, the project aims to deliver five gigawatts of AI power and expand globally, aligning with a larger US initiative to boost AI infrastructure across key sectors.
Qualcomm and e& UAE have partnered to advance 5G and edge AI in key UAE sectors. The alliance focuses on developing AI-powered devices and gateways to boost real-time data processing and efficiency, supported by Qualcomm’s new Abu Dhabi center.
