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.
Meta’s unprecedented investment in artificial super intelligence (ASI) signifies a bold move towards AI innovation. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s focus on enhancing compute infrastructure aligns with the hefty aspiration of constructing multi-gigawatt data centers.
SK Telecom propels AI into the future with its innovative AX 3.1 Lite model, optimizing mobile applications with its 7 billion parameter structure. Through open-source accessibility on Hugging Face, SK Telecom aims to revolutionize localized language processing.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is joining forces with Cisco and Nvidia to launch an AI Center of Excellence in Indonesia, aiming to propel local AI innovation. Leveraging Nvidia’s technology and Cisco’s security solutions, the project seeks to train a million Indonesians in AI by 2027.
LG Uplus is teaming up with LG Electronics and LG CNS to boost data center cooling efficiency using AI and digital twin technologies. The pilot at Pyeongchon 2 aims to cut cooling energy by up to 10 percent, paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations across LG Uplus facilities.
Softbank and Nokia are trialing 6G in Tokyo using the 7GHz spectrum, marking a first for Japan. The tests aim to boost bandwidth and urban coverage. Meanwhile, Softbank is also advancing in AI, planning major investments in artificial super intelligence and U.S. data centers.
In an ambitious evolution, Polish energy giant Orlen partners with Microsoft to launch Central Europe’s largest AI initiative. With a $105 billion investment, this collaboration enhances cybersecurity, streamlines operations, and boosts workforce efficiency.
Comcast has seen a 76% increase in network traffic from 2019 to 2024 while reducing power consumption by 11%. Through cloud technologies, AI integration, and energy optimizations, it halved electricity consumption per byte.
Telstra is cutting hundreds of jobs as it ramps up AI adoption to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Amid rising inflation and energy prices, the company is reshaping its workforce and consolidating AI partnerships. CEO Vicki Brady says Telstra will be smaller but more efficient by 2030.
Indosat is using Nokia’s AI-based energy solution to cut emissions and boost efficiency across its mobile network. The system uses machine learning to manage traffic loads and reduce power usage during low-demand periods, marking a major step in the operator’s shift toward sustainable, tech-driven operations.
