Tag Archives: digital infrastructure

Siemens and Rittal Join Forces to Address Rising AI Power Demands with Standardized Data Center Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Rittal have formed a strategic partnership to develop standardized and sustainable power distribution solutions for data centers, addressing the growing demands driven by AI and high-performance computing. The collaboration aims to accelerate data center construction, reduce … Read the full press release

WTC Appoints Dr. Florian Herzog as Scientific Advisor, Strengthening Leadership in Advanced Software Engineering, Digital Systems, and Research‑Driven Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC), a Switzerland-based global innovation diplomacy platform, has appointed Dr. Florian Herzog to its Advisory Board as Scientific Advisor. A specialist in artificial intelligence, advanced software engineering, applied mathematics, and digital infrastructure, Dr. Herzog … Read the full press release

Telia Increases Stake in Valokuitunen While Brookfield Acquires Majority Ownership of Finnish Fiber Operator

(IN BRIEF) Telia has agreed to increase its ownership stake in Finnish fiber operator Valokuitunen from 40 percent to 49 percent in a transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 with an estimated value of €30 million. … Read the full press release

Indra Group Demonstrates Integrated AI Space and Mobility Solutions Supporting European Digital Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group will present its integrated ecosystem of artificial intelligence, space and digital technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, highlighting how sovereign intelligence and satellite communications are becoming key components of Europe’s future digital infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

Nokia and AWS Introduce Agentic AI Powered 5G Advanced Network Slicing for Adaptive Premium Telecom Services

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Amazon Web Services to introduce the first agentic AI-powered intent-based 5G-Advanced network slicing solution deployed in a live network environment. The technology combines Nokia’s advanced slicing capabilities with AWS AI platforms to enable telecommunications … Read the full press release

Ericsson and specialized by stc Partner to Advance Secure Mission Critical Communications for Saudi Arabia Public Safety Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and specialized by stc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing advanced mission-critical communication solutions for Saudi Arabia’s public safety sector. Announced at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, the partnership will combine Ericsson’s … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Nicolas Servage appointed Président of Apixit as Fabrice Tusseau prepares for retirement

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Servage will become Président of Apixit on 1 April 2026, succeeding Fabrice Tusseau, who will transition into an advisory role before retiring at the end of the year. Servage, who has been with Apixit since 2014 and … Read the full press release

Uniper and nLighten Establish Time-Coordinated Renewable Energy Supply for Carbon-Free Data Center Operations in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Uniper has entered into a renewable electricity supply agreement with nLighten to power all of the company’s German data centers with carbon-free energy available 24/7. The contract combines standard electricity with a guaranteed hydropower baseload and offers hourly … Read the full press release

Fortum Advances Data Centre Site Development in Nurmijärvi with DayOne Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Fortum is supporting DayOne’s planned data centre development in Nurmijärvi, Finland, through a site development agreement that builds on earlier zoning and grid connection preparations at the municipally owned Sudentulli site. The project advances preliminary land sale discussions … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Highlights Reliable Connectivity and Sustainable Network Expansion in New Brand Campaign

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has unveiled a nationwide 360-degree campaign titled “Besser im besten Netz” to highlight the importance of reliable, high-performance networks as a foundation for connection, innovation, and social exchange. Through emotionally driven storytelling and a strong musical … Read the full press release

TDC NET Secures €50 Million NIB Financing to Accelerate Fibre Rollout in Greater Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) NIB has provided a €50 million, seven-year loan to TDC NET A/S to finance fibre broadband network rollout investments in Denmark during 2025–2027, with a focus on the Greater Copenhagen area. The financing supports the expansion of fibre-to-the-premises … Read the full press release

CVC DIF Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in French Digital Infrastructure Operator Celeste

(IN BRIEF) CVC DIF has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire an approximately 88% stake in Celeste, a French B2B digital infrastructure operator serving businesses and municipalities across France and Switzerland. The investment, made through CVC DIF’s Value-Add IV fund, will … Read the full press release

Siemens-Samsung Partnership Targets Future-Ready Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Samsung C&T have entered a long-term strategic partnership that aims to combine their expertise in EPC project delivery with cutting-edge digital and automation tools in global infrastructure development. The collaboration, framed as a “ONE Tech Company” … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Google Sign 15-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply 1.5 TWh of Clean Energy to Ohio Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity from the Montpelier solar farm in Ohio to power Google’s local data centers. The agreement strengthens the companies’ shared commitment to advancing … Read the full press release

Montagu-led continuation vehicle fuels Wireless Logic’s next stage of global IoT growth

(IN BRIEF) Montagu has raised a €2 billion continuation fund, Europe’s largest of its kind this year, to extend its partnership with Wireless Logic, a leading UK-based IoT platform provider. The oversubscribed fund, led by TPG GP Solutions and joined … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform Recognized with National AI Award for Innovation in Telecommunications

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform, led by its Smart Internet Lab, has won the AI Award for High Tech & Telecom at the National AI Awards 2025. Recognized for its pioneering open testbed for AI-native network development, … Read the full press release

Index of Sovereignty from Bechtle to Provide Clear Framework for Building Resilient IT Architectures

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG is introducing the Bechtle Index of Sovereignty, a new software-based methodology to help organisations evaluate and improve their digital sovereignty. Launching in Q1 2026, the Index will measure three dimensions—data ownership, technological independence, and strategic autonomy—providing … Read the full press release

Orange surpasses 10 million fiber customers in France, first operator in Europe to reach this milestone

(IN BRIEF) Orange has become the first operator in Europe to surpass 10 million fiber customers in its domestic market, reinforcing its leadership in France and marking a major step in digital infrastructure modernization. Supported by five consecutive years of … Read the full press release

Nokia to deliver fiber and IP solutions for City of Superior’s ConnectSuperior open-access broadband initiative

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen by the City of Superior, Wisconsin, to provide fiber and IP solutions for the ConnectSuperior project, a city-owned wholesale open-access network that will deliver broadband to over 26,000 underserved residents. Partnering with dMCA/LightSpeed and … Read the full press release