Tag Archives: digital infrastructure

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

Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband and Open DC to modernize Malaysia’s AI data centers with secure and scalable networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary Open DC to upgrade six AI data centers in Malaysia using its Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric, and quantum-safe networking technologies. The deployment will enhance network performance, … Read the full press release

Nokia and INX-ZA bring 400GE-ready internet exchange infrastructure to South Africa to boost resilience and digital growth

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by INX-ZA, the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), to modernize South Africa’s internet exchange infrastructure with its high-performance IP routing technology. The upgrade will bring 400GE-ready and expanded … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers Medusa Submarine Cable to Link Europe and North Africa with High-Capacity Digital Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen to provide the technology for the Medusa Submarine Cable System, a next-generation open-access fiber-optic network developed by AFR-IX Telecom that connects North Africa and Europe. The system, which spans the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Red … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

EQT Healthcare Growth to Accelerate Europa Biosite’s Expansion in Europe and North America

(IN BRIEF) EQT Healthcare Growth will acquire a controlling interest in Europa Biosite from Adelis Equity. Europa Biosite, based in Stockholm, distributes over ten million life science research products—antibodies, biochemicals, diagnostic kits, and biospecimens—to more than 60,000 researchers across 17 … Read the full press release

Vantage Secures Financing for Sustainable Frankfurt Data Center with KfW IPEX-Bank Syndicate

(IN BRIEF) Vantage Data Centers will build a highly efficient data center near Frankfurt, financed through a European syndication led by KfW IPEX-Bank with two international banking partners. The facility targets a PUE of ~1.2, operates on 100% renewable energy, … Read the full press release

Sika Unveils End-to-End Solutions to Accelerate Hyperscale and Edge Data Center Builds

(IN BRIEF) Sika described its integrated suite of construction solutions in Dallas, highlighting its track record of over 1,000 data centers built and a strong future pipeline. Global data center spending is expected to top CHF 400 billion by 2028, … Read the full press release

IRIS2 Satellite Constellation to Enhance Europe’s Connectivity and Technological Sovereignty with Deutsche Telekom’s Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Union’s IRIS2 satellite constellation project aims to build a powerful and secure communication network to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. Deutsche Telekom will contribute its expertise in connectivity and IT infrastructure, designing advanced services, secure networks, and … Read the full press release

Ericsson to Boost R&D Operations in Japan, Creating Up to 300 Jobs and Strengthening the Nation’s Digital Future

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is expanding its research and development operations in Japan, with an investment expected to create up to 300 high-skilled telecom jobs. This move is part of Ericsson’s broader strategy to strengthen Japan’s role in its global connectivity … Read the full press release

Alexander Schober Appointed Global Head of Infrastructure at KfW IPEX-Bank

(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release

BBVA Secures Global Tier IV Gold Recognition Again with Eco-Friendly Data Center Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has renewed the Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability from the Uptime Institute for its Data Processing Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid. This honor, awarded to data centers that meet stringent operational and energy efficiency standards, … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Delivers EUR 23.9 Billion in New Commitments as It Strengthens Economic Resilience for 2024

(IN BRIEF) In financial year 2024, KfW IPEX-Bank achieved remarkable success, with new commitments reaching EUR 23.9 billion—EUR 22.4 billion from original lending and EUR 1.5 billion for refinancing under CIRR programmes. This strong performance, which built on the record … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure VI Surpasses EUR 21 Billion Commitment Target with Global Investor Support

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI, EQT’s flagship infrastructure fund, has successfully closed at EUR 21.5 billion in total commitments, including EUR 21.3 billion in fee-generating assets, exceeding its EUR 20 billion target and marking a 35 percent growth over its … Read the full press release