Google Cloud has filed a competition complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission, claiming the hyperscaler rival’s licensing terms “restrict” customers from moving to competitors.

Meta has unveiled new versions of its popular open source AI model Llama, with small and medium-sized models capable of powering workloads on edge and mobile devices.

GlobalNet, a leading backbone internet service provider, has completed the deployment of a fully protected, ring-based Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network across Central Europe.

Nokia Bell Labs and e& have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on AI-based solutions for strategic industrial sectors.

Nebius has launched a new GPU cluster in Paris as part of its plan to invest more than $1 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Europe by mid-2025.

A legal and commercial dispute between Deutsche Telekom and Meta has escalated, with both companies trading shots over the future of their data traffic arrangements in Germany.

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Huawei held a summit themed “Enhancing ISP and Internet System Resilience to Amplify Intelligence.” At the Summit, Huawei launched the Intelligent Media Solution and the Intelligent Topway Showcase.

The Broadband Forum is working on an initiative aimed at delivering "significant power savings" for fibre service providers when customers access the internet.

Stability, the startup commercialising the AI image generation model Stable Diffusion has added a blockbuster name to its board of directors: Terminator and Titanic director James Cameron.

In an interview with Capacity at ITW Africa in Nairobi, DS Consortium's Efua A. Dougan discusses the future of AI adoption in Africa and the elements needed to build a sustainable digital future for the continent.

Salesforce has joined more than 100 companies including Amazon, Google and Microsoft to have signed up for the EU AI Pact — a voluntary commitment to apply the principles of the AI Act ahead of its enforcement.

Mark Rushworth, founder and CEO of Finchetto, has called on the UK government to ramp up support for homegrown innovations aimed at making data centres more energy-efficient and sustainable.

Commvault is set to acquire Clumio, a startup providing data protection solutions for applications built on AWS.

Vodafone and Google have been announced as founding partners of the Climate Group’s 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition.

Ooredoo Group has announced a US$550 million financing deal to boost its data centre and AI infrastructure across the MENA region.

Microsoft is continuing its infrastructure spending spree after it announced plans to spend $1.3 billion building out cloud and AI capacity in Mexico.

Raxio Group has inaugurated its data centre in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1).

Ciena has unveiled a coherent pluggable designed to help data centre and cloud operators transmit increasing data traffic amid increased demand for AI and machine learning workloads.

Global chip manufacturing giants TSMC and Samsung Electronics are in reported talks about building massive chip plans in the Middle East.

A startup designing glass-based photonic chips has secured $8.5 million in seed funding to reimagine future computing infrastructure.

Ribbon Communications and Telia Lithuania partnered to upgrade the network infrastructure for LTG Group, the Lithuanian railway company.

The European Commission has approved Swisscom's €8 billion acquisition of Vodafone's Italian business, clearing another regulatory hurdle to bring the transaction closer to closing.

ChatGPT and o1 developer OpenAI is launching a program aimed at making AI development accessible to global communities.

It’s troubling times at one of the world’s largest semiconductor firms. Has it got what it takes to weather the storm?

The FTTH Council Europe has welcomed a key recommendation from the Draghi Report on Europe’s future competitiveness, which calls for the prioritisation of shutting down legacy copper networks.

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has launched its latest Manchester network location at the Lunar Digital Data Centre, offering peering services and enhanced connectivity for the local networking community.

Freedom Fibre has appointed Nathan Vautier as its new CEO.

BT Group is leveraging large language models from AI vendors like Claude developers Anthropic, Meta, and Amazon through a specially designed internal platform to enhance operations and drive innovation.

Axent has launched its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Marseille, France.

Spark New Zealand has chosen Nokia to assist in expanding its 4G and 5G initiatives in urban areas nationwide through its Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions.

It was the site of the worst nuclear accident on US soil. Now, the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear power plant is set to provide energy for Microsoft’s data centres.

TIM Group companies Sparkle and Telsy have successfully demonstrated a high-capacity data link on existing network infrastructure, secured with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology.

Nokia has signed two major partnerships — one with Viettel Group to deploy 5G equipment in Vietnam and another with Zain Iraq to upgrade the operator's network in the south of the country.

In a move that could reshape the semiconductor landscape, Qualcomm has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring its embattled rival, Intel.

BT Group has launched a new multi-million-pound apprenticeship fund to help SMEs, charities and public sector organisations across England.

Singtel has become the first to commercially deploy Ericsson's Automated Radio Resource Partitioning (ARRP) technology, a 5G solution that dynamically allocates network resources to match changing demands in real time, simplifying management and enhancing performance.

BICS and Cellusys have partnered to enhance global roaming services for mobile operators.

Vodafone and Intelsat have expanded their partnership to enhance satellite connectivity for organisations operating in remote or disaster-hit areas.

Vodafone Idea (VIL) has secured a $3.6 billion deal to supply network equipment to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung.

Telstra has achieved a world first by reaching speeds of 1.6Tb/s through a single optimal channel spanning over 700km.

T-Mobile has enlisted the help of ChatGPT developer OpenAI to develop an AI-powered platform to augment customer interactions.

Ericsson has joined Spotify, Meta, and SAP in calling out the EU AI Act, warning the “fragmented” regulation would hinder AI opportunities on the continent.

Inligo Networks (Inligo) has officially commenced the development of its Open Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Darwin, Australia.

Experts advising the United Nations have recommended the creation of a global data framework to support local AI development and improve access to training and computing resources for researchers and social entrepreneurs, aiming to foster more equitable AI opportunities worldwide.

The data centre sector is an exciting and innovative industry. But even as demand grows for the building blocks of our global digital infrastructure, getting the right people into the sector remains an industry-wide challenge.

The recent explosions in Lebanon involving handheld walkie-talkies, pagers, and other wireless communication devices have shaken the region, killing at least 37 people and injuring over 3,000.

Microsoft has partnered with AI company G42 to launch two data centres aimed at promoting responsible AI.

The UK is currently at a pivotal crossroads in its 5G journey. Now is the time to truly harness its benefits, asserts Lia Tzifa, head of networks presales UK & Ireland at Ericsson.

Nokia is working with iSAT Africa to improve rural connectivity in Liberia.

Microsoft is teaming up with Blackrock to launch a $30 billion fund to invest in AI-focused data centres.

The funding will be used to implement cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions across artificial intelligence (AI) data centres on a global scale.

Italy's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Swisscom's attempt to purchase Vodafone's Italian business.

Nvidia has launched AI Aerial, a suite of software and hardware solutions telecom providers can leverage to design and deploy AI-enabled radio access network (AI-RAN) technologies.

Intel is halting semiconductor factory expansion plans in Europe as part of cost-cutting measures amid ongoing financial woes.

Google has hit the reset button on its US$200 million data centre project in Santiago, Chile, after environmental concerns, mainly around water usage.

In a move to revolutionise home broadband performance, the Broadband Forum has kicked off a project aimed at integrating Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology into home networks.

Over 80% of CEOs identified the transition to green energy as a top priority

Embattled British telco TalkTalk has secured 100% of its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) debt through ongoing refinancing efforts.

Ibrahim Alzeer at Secure Labs describes a unique service that overhauls the voice-encryption model

Cloud comms provider is working with Singtel to offer Rich Communication Services (RCS) for businesses in Singapore.

Nvidia has helped launch an AI innovation hub in Tunisia, offering training and technology resources to local developers.

Tata Elxsi, the design and technology services company owned by Indian conglomerate Tata Group, has inaugurated its 5G research facility in Bengaluru.

SoftBank is teaming up with Intelsat to jointly develop a hybrid communication solution that would enable users to stay connected anywhere in the world.

BICS has appointed former TeleSign VP Surash Patel as its managing director.

AT&T has agreed to pay US$13 million to resolve an investigation over a data breach of a cloud vendor in January 2023.

Nokia is working with the Neutral Internet Exchange (NL-ix) to deploy its Deepfield Defender cybersecurity solution to protect internet users from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

RETN has activated a new route between Milan and Zurich, boosting its presence in Italy.

Assets belonging to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink have been unfrozen in Brazil after the X social media platform finally paid owed fines.

Ericsson has announced its membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry initiative focused on advancing Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services via space-based networks.

Salesforce has announced a new partnership with Nvidia to create advanced AI capabilities aimed at unlocking new insights and enhancing productivity for teams using Salesforce's platform.

Salesforce and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to launch Salesforce Agentforce Agents.

Sparkle, the University of Genoa, and the SubOptic Foundation have teamed to establish the world’s first post-graduate degree dedicated to submarine fibre optic cables.

The world’s 6th most powerful supercomputer was showcased during event in Lugano

Providers must now accurately describe the technologies used in home connections, with a focus on clarifying 'fibre' usage

Hacker "grep" claims access to 20GB of Capgemini data, including API keys, staff info, and T-Mobile VM logs.

Event-Driven Automation platform aims to reduce network disruption and downtime

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has partnered with Accenture to accelerate the development of a sovereign AI cloud platform, designed to drive AI-driven digital transformation across Indonesia.

BI figures suggest solar and battery solutions will meet growing energy demands while nuclear may come too late

Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres, speaks on edge deployment in Africa.

Former Owens Corning VP to lead HR strategy and foster high-performance culture

The GSMA has introduced the first-ever industry-wide Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap to support telecom operators in adopting and measuring ethical approaches to AI.

Secure Enclave funding aims to bolster domestic semiconductor supply for defence

As Verizon prepares to cut 4,800 jobs, a decision that will cost the company $1.9 billion and reduce its 105,400-strong workforce by approximately 4.5%, it joins a growing list of telecom giants implementing major workforce reductions.

AT&T has announced that it has reached two tentative agreements with the Communications Workers of America (CWU), the union representing the striking AT&T employees.

PlatformX Communications (PXC) has unveiled plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk.

Architect of Digital Markets Act and EU telco reforms steps down over appointment spat

Geostationary satellite leader partners with low Earth orbit providers for enhanced services

New E³ Media Services aim to enhance content production and distribution efficiency

Nokia has been selected by CoreWeave to deploy its IP routing and optical transport portfolios globally.

Telecom giant aims to streamline service delivery and boost performance, with new RDK-B-powered services rolling out in spring 2025

The task force aims to streamline policies and boost clean energy use in AI infrastructure

BT detects over 2,000 potential cyber-attack signals every second – more than 200 million each day.

Sparkle has announced a new agreement with Nexim Global, the Italo-American telecommunications operator, for the provision of International IP Transit and additional IP services.

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant has highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure claiming it is “as essential as water and electricity”.

TfL confirms 5,000 Oyster users' bank details accessed; 17-year-old suspect in custody

Company reaffirms support for CEO amid reports of leadership change

Trio offers trials for a quantum key distribution service connecting London’s financial hub

DjIX rebranded as AMS-IX Djibouti, aims to boost regional connectivity

Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA) initiative aims to boost industrial tech innovation

AI firm reportedly seeking $6.5B in funding and $5B credit facility, with Apple and Nvidia among reported new investors

New service integrates with major cloud providers to enhance data privacy and compliance

Robert Finnegan calls merger 'pro-growth' as CMA warns of price hikes

OpenAI finally releases the rumoured ‘Project Strawberry’ with ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers able to access a preview and mini version

New supercomputing cluster offers 2.4 zettaFLOPS for AI workloads at an unprecedented scale

The newly formed company is set to transform the telecom industry by offering network APIs on a global scale, unlocking monetisation opportunities

Vodafone Spain and Telefónica de España have signed a confidential, non-binding term sheet for a new fibre wholesale agreement

Japanese telecom giant and Finnish tech firm collaborate on next-gen wireless technologies

Ericsson marks 50th years of R&D centre in Ireland with a new partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the Technological University of the Shannon

Andy Mills, VP of EMEA for Cequence Security delves into the major API attacks against tier one telecoms operators worldwide

Norwegian CPaaS firm upgrades to Cerillion 24.1, leveraging AI to enhance product management and automate business processes across countries

Ex-Air Force general joins Lynk as the company prepares for public listing

Exowatt’s P3 units can provide clean thermal and solar energy to power data centres for mere cents

The partnership will see Airtel Business benefit from additional capacity on the Blue and Raman submarine cable systems

UK government to launch a data infrastructure team that will monitor “critical threats” to UK data centres

Starlink collaboration with T-Mobile allows life-saving alerts in remote locations

Telecom Italia (TIM) has submitted a non-binding offer for BT's remaining operations in Italy, aiming to secure around €100 million ($110 million) from the seller to acquire the assets.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has allocated £8 billion for UK investors over the next five years.

Mario Draghi’s wide-ranging competitiveness report published earlier this week raised eyebrows from across the continent, but it also secured some high-level supporters

Hemingray co-founded SmartCIC alongside CEO Toby Forman in 2008

Danish infrastructure provider TDC NET is leveraging automation software from Ciena-owned Blue Planet to improve the management of its mobile and fixed network resources.

ITW Africa: Broadband Telecom (BTI), a Bankai Group company, has revealed an exclusive partnership with Togo Cellular and Telma Madagascar, both subsidiaries of AXIAN Telecom.

New cloud-based AI inference service to rival Groq, Cerebras praised by Turing Award winner and AI godfather

Fans of Mikel Arteta’s side will gain access to increased personalised club content through its partnership with NTT

The CEO of Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), Lutz Schüle, has revealed the telecoms giant is open to bringing in an investor for a stake in in the fixed NetCo, it is in the process of creating.

The CEO of BT's consumer division, Marc Allera has acknowledged that the initial launch of 5G did not meet customer expectations, citing a lack of fulfilment of the high hopes set at the technology's debut.

The decision to extend LINX Nairobi to PAIX Data Centres comes just nine months after its initial launch

The European Commission’s report calls for a unified EU telecoms sector with radical regulatory overhauls needed to achieve harmonisation

Infinigate Cloud has extended its partnership with N-able.

New partnership provides Wiit customers in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy access to scalable geo-distributed cloud storage environments

Du has announced a new partnership with Palestine Telecommunications Company (Paltel) through the signing of the du-Pal Express Route Agreement.

At the opening of ITW 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, PhD, cabinet secretary of Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, outlined the country’s bold digital transformation strategy.

The potential for AI in Africa is already being realised through several use cases. But how careful does the continent need to tread with its development?

Jennifer Holmes at the London Internet Exchange says Kenya is powering up as a hub for regional growth.

FTTH councils convened to align on shared objectives and learn from regional experiences

Former Vodafone regional CEO for Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific will replace Mats Granryd after MWC Barcelona 2025

Nokia has launched a new partnership with Team Telecom Armenia to deploy its 2TG PON fibre solution.

Musk commented on X that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is yet to receive approval from regulators in South Africa

Sky Business has signed a new long-term supply agreement with ITS.

Joint venture to invest $50M in expanding dark fibre network, targeting growing data centre markets in Querétaro and Monterrey

Former Equinix leader to integrate Digital Realty's offerings into partners' business models, enhancing AI and digital transformation support

Hear from Graeme Leonard, EMEA Fire Protection Division Manager, and Emilien Chabrier, Senior Regional Manager, South-West Europe at Victaulic as they speak to Capacity Media's Nadine Hawkins about their participation at Datacloud, the solutions Victaulic bring to the market, and how they are helping data centre owners meet sustainability goals.

The United Kingdom has signed an international treaty on artificial intelligence, alongside the European Union, the United States, and seven other countries.

Data centre in western Poland to provide increased capacity to power AI workloads for enterprises across Europe

Telecom Egypt’s CEO says new cables supporting AI and the cloud present enormous prospects for Africa.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, PhD - CS Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, as a speaker at ITW Africa 2024

At the IEEE PIMRC conference held on September 4, 2024, Dr. Tong Wen, Huawei Wireless CTO, presented his views on the development direction of the 6G industry.

GlobalNet has launched its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Austria, with a new facility in Vienna.

Geespace has deployed a further 10 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites positioning itself as a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink

Singtel says it is the first and only network provider in Singapore to achieve full 5G coverage throughout the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network island-wide.

Verizon has announced it will acquire Frontier in a deal worth $20 billion.

EE has launched its first standalone 5G network across 15 UK cities.

Snap has announced the appointment of Nicole Eppolito Spence as its new head of tech & telecom.

Exa Infrastructure (Exa) has agreed a deal to acquire Global Communications Net AD (GCN), a Bulgarian telecoms company offering services on its owned national fibre-optic network of over 2,500km.

FluidOne, a provider of secure connected cloud solutions, has acquired UK-based managed service provider Orca IT Ltd.

TPG Telecom has secured approval from Australia's competition regulator for an A$1.59 billion (US$1.07 billion) infrastructure and network-sharing agreement with Optus.

China Mobile International (CMI) has officially launched the PEACE submarine cable, a 15,000-kilometre undersea link that connects Singapore and France, extending its reach to Malaysia and various European countries.

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim has raised his BT stake to 4.3% for around £150 million.

Macquarie Asset Management and PSP Investments will sell their 88% stake in AirTrunk to a Blackstone-led investor consortium.

QTS has unveiled plans to build a 10-building gigawatt-scale centre campus in Northumberland, England.

atNorth partners with Wa3rm to recycle excess data centre heat, repurposing it for sustainable large-scale greenhouse vegetable production

TXO has promoted its group chief commercial officer, Simon Wort as its new CEO.

Failing cloud security could be “catastrophic” for businesses, new research has warned.

Reports suggest Intel will sell its Altera spin-out and cut German fab plans to save cash amid financial difficulties

Musk calls Brazilian justice 'evil dictator' as legal battle escalates, threatening Starlink's operations in the country

Australian data centre firm up for sale after owners previously considered IPO

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