Tag Archives: digital infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom reports resilient first-quarter growth and raises 2026 financial guidance despite volatile market conditions

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, reporting organic growth across revenue, earnings, and cash flow despite volatile market conditions and currency headwinds. The Group increased net revenue to EUR 29.9 billion and raised its full-year … Read the full press release

50Hertz and Elia Group Open Source High-Performance Grid Congestion Software to Support Europe’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has released its ToOp (Topology Optimizer) software as an open-source tool to support more efficient management of electricity grid congestion across Europe. Developed together with Elia Group and several European transmission system operators, the software uses GPU-based … Read the full press release

ENTSO-E Explores How AI-Driven Data Centre Growth Is Reshaping European Electricity Networks

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E has published a new report examining the growing role of data centres within Europe’s electricity system as artificial intelligence and digital services continue to drive rising power demand. The study explores how data centres are becoming systemically … Read the full press release

Svenska Kraftnät Selects AFRY to Support Development of Critical Electricity Transmission IT Systems

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has signed a new framework agreement with Svenska Kraftnät to provide IT services supporting the modernization and expansion of Sweden’s electricity transmission system. AFRY was selected as one of six final suppliers through a two-stage procurement process. … Read the full press release

EQT Launches New ELTIF Infrastructure Fund to Expand Access to Private Market Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) EQT has launched the EQT Nexus ELTIF Infrastructure fund, a new European Long-Term Investment Fund designed to make infrastructure investments more accessible to individual and institutional investors across the EU and EEA. Built on its existing Nexus Infrastructure … Read the full press release

UK Sovereign AI Capability Strengthened as BT and Nscale Develop New Data Centre Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) BT has partnered with Nscale, with support from NVIDIA, to develop sovereign AI data centres in the UK, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s AI infrastructure and computing capacity. The project will deliver up to 14 … Read the full press release

Nokia Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities in Finland Through Strategic Partnership with Cinia

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Cinia have partnered to strengthen the cybersecurity of Finland’s critical infrastructure by deploying an advanced DDoS protection solution. The collaboration introduces a managed security service model that combines Nokia’s AI-driven Deepfield technology with Cinia’s operational expertise … Read the full press release

Ericsson Enables First Fully Digital Indoor 5G Deployment with Proptivity in Oslo Commercial Property

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has enabled the first commercial deployment of its Host Management Control feature through Proptivity at a property in Oslo, marking a global milestone in fully digital indoor 5G connectivity. The solution allows mobile operators to connect their … Read the full press release

New Nokia and Orange Collaboration Explores AI Native RAN Technologies for Future 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Orange have expanded their collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-RAN technologies, supported by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into radio access networks to improve performance, energy efficiency, and enable new services … Read the full press release

Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Faces Hidden Risks in Enterprise IT Infrastructure

Europe’s digital sovereignty challenge extends beyond cloud services to the underlying hardware, software, and firmware layers. Dependence on non-EU vendors limits organisations’ control over updates, repairs, and system lifecycles. Vendor-driven restrictions can force premature upgrades, increasing costs, security risks, and … Read the full press release

Free ICT Europe Warns of “Sovereignty Gap” in Enterprise ICT

(IN BRIEF) The Free ICT Europe Foundation warns that Europe faces a “sovereignty gap” in enterprise ICT, where organizations technically own their digital infrastructure but lack real control due to dependence on non-EU vendors that impose restrictive licensing, limited support … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Highlights Proven Technology as Chileans Show Increased Support for Congestion Pricing

(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release

SPAIN: Castellón de la Plana Implements Smart Low Emission Zone with Kapsch TrafficCom to Improve Air Quality and Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52 million Low Emission Zone project in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, introducing advanced technologies to monitor and manage vehicle access and environmental conditions. The system includes license plate recognition cameras, air and … Read the full press release

AURELIUS Completes Acquisition of Landis+Gyr EMEA as Business Moves to Standalone Structure with Focus on Digital Infrastructure and Metering Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr EMEA has entered a new phase as a standalone company following its acquisition by AURELIUS, positioning itself for focused growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The transition enables the company to sharpen its strategic direction … Read the full press release

New Skanska project in Georgia highlights continued expansion of large scale data center construction

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a USD 75 million contract to build a 22,700 square metre data center in Georgia, USA. The project includes construction of the main facility, site work, utilities, and the fitout of administration areas and five … Read the full press release

Telekom Introduces Managed Starlink Solution to Support Business Operations in Remote and Critical Locations

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched Satellite Internet Access (SIA), a new satellite-based broadband service powered by Starlink, aimed at business and public sector customers. The solution provides reliable connectivity in areas lacking fiber or mobile infrastructure and can also … Read the full press release

CIMIC Group Secures Major Data Centre Construction Project to Support Southeast Asia Digital Growth

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group, through its subsidiary Leighton Asia, has secured a contract to build a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia as part of a multi-phase hyperscale campus. The development is aimed at meeting the rising demand for secure … Read the full press release

Hidromod Advances Sustainable Data Centre Cooling Through Comprehensive Marine Modelling for Start Campus Project

(IN BRIEF) Hidromod, part of ABL Group, has played a key role in supporting the development of a seawater cooling system for Start Campus’s large-scale data centre in Sines, Portugal. Through a multi-year programme of advanced modelling, oceanographic analysis, and … Read the full press release

Dario Peirone to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will welcome Dario Peirone, Chairman of CEIPIEDMONTE, to its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. Representing one of Europe’s most industrially advanced regions, Peirone brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release

Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti … Read the full press release