Tag Archives: AI Infrastructure

Nokia Selected by Telefónica España as Exclusive Networking Partner for Nationwide Edge Data Center Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by Telefónica España as the exclusive provider of networking solutions for a nationwide rollout of 17 Edge data center networks designed to support AI-driven services and distributed cloud infrastructure across Spain. The multi-year agreement … Read the full press release

Partnership Between Nokia and KDDI Advances Scalable and Future Ready Connectivity for Distributed AI Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and KDDI have demonstrated quantum-safe optical networking at KDDI’s Sakai Data Center, showcasing infrastructure designed to securely transport sensitive AI workloads while maintaining high performance and scalability. Using Nokia’s advanced photonic switching and security technologies, the project … Read the full press release

Five Major European Telecom Operators Launch First Federated Edge Cloud to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty at MWC 2026

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM, and Vodafone have jointly demonstrated the European Edge Continuum at Mobile World Congress 2026, establishing the first federated pan-European edge cloud and marking a significant step toward digital sovereignty. Developed within the IPCEI-CIS … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and AWS Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Semiconductor Supply and Innovation Agreement

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services through a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement that makes ST a key supplier of advanced semiconductors for AWS’s cloud and AI infrastructure, covering high-bandwidth connectivity, intelligent microcontrollers and energy-efficient power … Read the full press release

T Cloud Public Emerges as Europe’s Competitive Hyperscaler Alternative with Industrial AI Cloud Integration and Strong Data Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is transforming T Cloud Public into a fully sovereign European cloud platform that will achieve full core feature parity with US hyperscalers by the end of 2026, while already offering 80 percent of key functionalities today. … Read the full press release

Bull Relaunches as Independent Global Leader in High-Performance Computing and Sovereign AI Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Bull has officially relaunched as a global leader in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies, reviving a historic European technology brand for a new era. The relaunch supports Bull’s transition toward independence following a share purchase agreement … Read the full press release

Siemens and nVent Partner on Tier-III-Ready Architecture to Boost Efficiency and Scale for AI-Driven Data-Centers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and nVent have partnered to create a liquid-cooled reference architecture designed for 100-MW hyperscale AI data-centers, integrating Siemens’ electrical and automation systems with nVent’s cooling technologies. The modular blueprint is Tier-III-capable and optimized for large AI compute … Read the full press release

Nokia Advances AI Infrastructure Readiness With Breakthrough Switch Speeds and Automated Operations Enhancements

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has unveiled a major refresh of its data center networking portfolio, introducing the 7220 IXR-H6 switch family and expanded AI-driven operational tools to support rapidly growing AI workloads. The new switches deliver up to 102.4 Tb/s capacity … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN and ROM Technik Partner to Deliver Groundbreaking AI Research Campus in Germany

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a STRABAG subsidiary, together with ROM Technik GmbH & Co. KG, has been contracted to build the first phase of the IPAI Campus in Heilbronn, Europe’s pioneering innovation park for artificial intelligence. Commissioned by IPAI Immobilienmanagement and … Read the full press release

Prosus Ventures Backs Ursula’s $4 M Bet on Emotionally Intelligent AI Characters

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures led part of a R$20 million (~$4 million USD) Series A round into Ursula, a Brazilian deep-tech company creating the “Artificial Life Engine.” Founded by an Emmy®-winning team from Pixar, Unity, Blizzard, and Google, Ursula’s platform … Read the full press release

Infineon to Highlight Cutting-Edge Power Solutions for the Green and Digital Future at PCIM Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies will spotlight its most advanced power semiconductor technologies at PCIM Europe 2025 in Nuremberg, demonstrating solutions that support global decarbonization and digitalization efforts. Visitors to booth #470 in hall 7 will discover new silicon, SiC, and … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Isambard-AI Supercomputer Supports UK’s Ambitious AI Vision at Number 10 Event

(IN BRIEF) Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, attended an event at Number 10 Downing Street to highlight the UK Government’s commitment to becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The event recognized the country’s AI … Read the full press release

SEB’s AI Fund Posts Strong First-Year Performance, Highlighting Growth in AI Infrastructure and Trends

(IN BRIEF) SEB’s newly launched AI fund has reported impressive first-year results, outperforming global benchmarks under the management of Alexander Winberg. The fund focuses on investing in companies advancing artificial intelligence, with its performance exceeding both world and benchmark indices. … Read the full press release