Ooredoo Group’s new QAR 2 billion financing deal highlights their innovative approach in the growing MENA market for data centers and AI. This partnership involving QNB, Doha Bank, and Masraf Al Rayan emphasizes Ooredoo’s commitment to developing cutting-edge infrastructure and advancing digital transformation.
NTT Group is exploring a billion-dollar Real Estate Investment Trust in Singapore, potentially featuring $3 billion in data center assets. This initiative could raise $1 billion, marking it as Singapore’s largest IPO since 2017.
The UK government has officially designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), elevating their significance to that of energy and water services. This move aims to boost resilience against cyber threats, IT outages, and environmental hazards, safeguarding key data like NHS records. Enhanced governmental support will enhance cybersecurity and foster the digital economy.
LINX Nairobi’s expansion into PAIX Data Centres elevates its status as East and Central Africa’s premier Internet Exchange Point. This strategic move supports seamless connections for ISPs and global content networks at PAIX’s Nairobi NBO-1 facility. The integration ensures resilient, high-capacity links, fostering Kenya’s digital growth and enhancing VOIP service reliability.
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.
LiquidStack has launched the CDU-1MW, a Coolant Distribution Unit built for direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling in data centers. With a robust 1,350kW cooling capacity, the CDU-1MW is tailored for high-performance computing, AI, and large-scale language models. This innovative unit ensures energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and seamless integration with diverse cooling 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.
Google’s new long-term agreement with Energix Renewables underscores the escalating importance of sustainable energy in tech advancements. By supplying 1.5 gigawatt-peak of solar projects by 2030, this partnership aligns with Google’s net-zero emissions goals, ensuring clean energy for their AI-driven data centers and marking a pivotal shift towards greener technology solutions.
Vertiv has unveiled the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, an innovative liquid cooling system integrated into a prefabricated modular (PFM) data center solution. Designed for AI computing, the MegaMod CoolChip accelerates the deployment of AI-critical infrastructure by up to 50%. This system offers scalability and high-density cooling, providing efficient solutions for AI compute providers.
Microsoft and Lumen Technologies are revolutionizing their data centers to meet AI-driven demand with an enhanced network infrastructure. Leveraging Microsoft Cloud, this partnership aims to accelerate Lumen’s digital transformation. The collaboration underscores the importance of robust networks in supporting AI applications, promising efficiency and innovation in VoIP and technology sectors.
