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A modern AI data centre with high-voltage transmission lines, on-site power generation and battery storage, illustrating power infrastructure challenges.

Europe and Middle East Datacenter

Wärtsilä warns power infrastructure slowing AI data centre delivery

Wärtsilä says the biggest challenge for new AI data centres is no longer just electricity demand, but delivering reliable power before utilities are ready to come online.

Jul 14, 2026
An AI data centre with on-site power generation equipment beside the facility, illustrating alternative electricity supply during grid connection delays.

Europe and Middle East Datacenter

Nscale explores on-site power amid grid connection delays

Grid connection delays have pushed Nscale to consider on-site power generation, highlighting how electricity supply is increasingly shaping data centre construction.

Jul 14, 2026
Composite image of a Vodafone office building and Xavier Niel, illustrating his acquisition of e&'s stake to become Vodafone's largest shareholder.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Niel's Vega to buy e&'s Vodafone stake in £4.4bn deal

Xavier Niel will become the largest shareholder in Vodafone after agreeing to acquire e&'s stake in the telecom operator.

Jul 14, 2026
Power infrastructure and grid-connected data centre facilities representing Copia Power's integrated development model in the United States.

North America Datacenter

Carlyle Sells Copia Power to EQT

Carlyle transfers Copia Power and its integrated power and data centre development portfolio to EQT Infrastructure VII.

Jul 14, 2026
Electrical substation supporting grid connections for a UK data centre project.

Europe and Middle East Datacenter

UK data centre industry moves to standardise grid connections

The UK data centre industry is developing standardised designs for electrical grid connections to reduce repetitive engineering work when connecting new facilities to the power grid.

Jul 14, 2026
HFCL plans a fibre preform manufacturing plant alongside its OptiQ AI data centre connectivity portfolio.

Asia-Pacific National Telecom

HFCL Plans Fibre Preform Plant

HFCL launched a data centre connectivity product portfolio and plans to build a fibre preform plant to expand optical manufacturing operations.

Jul 14, 2026
Modern office building in Madrid representing Black & White Engineering's first office in Spain supporting data centre engineering projects.

Europe and Middle East Datacenter

Black & White Engineering opens first Spain office

Black & White Engineering's new Madrid office establishes a local engineering base for data centre projects in Spain.

Jul 10, 2026
Map illustration showing euNetworks' new 1,057km fibre route through the Alps connecting Paris and Milan.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

euNetworks opens 1,057km Paris–Milan fibre route through Alps

euNetworks has launched a new Alpine fibre route, creating a shorter and more direct connection between Paris and Milan.

Jul 10, 2026
Illustration of Telefónica Tech's SGP.32 IoT eSIM service for remote connectivity management across multiple mobile networks

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Telefónica Tech launches SGP.32 IoT eSIM with Thales platform

Telefónica Tech has launched an SGP.32-based IoT eSIM service for remotely managing operator profiles across multiple mobile networks.

Jul 10, 2026
Illustration of a New York town reviewing data centre development during a 12-month planning moratorium

North America Datacenter Trends

New York town approves 12-month data centre moratorium

Manlius has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centre developments while it updates planning and zoning rules.

Jul 10, 2026
Backup diesel generators installed outside a QTS data centre campus in Aurora, Colorado

North America Datacenter

QTS seeks permit for 98 diesel generators at Colorado data centre

QTS is seeking approval to expand the backup power systems at its Aurora data centre campus with 98 additional diesel generators.

Jul 10, 2026
Construction site of Meta's first Canadian data centre in Alberta, representing a 1GW AI campus with supporting power infrastructure

North America Datacenter

Meta breaks ground on C$13bn AI data centre in Alberta

Meta's first Canadian data centre combines a 1GW AI campus with the new power infrastructure required to support it.

Jul 10, 2026
Concept illustration of a 5G mobile network showing seamless handovers between cell towers, representing Ericsson, AT&T and MediaTek's Low-Latency Mobility trial.

North America National Telecom Trends

Ericsson and AT&T trial cuts 5G handover data loss by 25%

The trial shows how 5G Advanced is moving beyond faster networks to improve how devices stay connected in motion.

Jul 10, 2026
Illustration representing Telenor's acquisition of Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof, highlighting broadband infrastructure and network expansion

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Telenor acquires Bahnhof to broaden Swedish broadband footprint

Telenor's acquisition of Bahnhof combines customers, network infrastructure and data centre assets in a single transaction.

Jul 10, 2026
Concept illustration of executives reviewing a commercial agreement in front of a modern AI data centre, representing evolving contract structures for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Global Datacenter Trends

S&P flags changing contract models for AI data centres

AI data centre contracts are increasingly defining how projects are financed and delivered before construction begins.

Jul 10, 2026
Illustration of fibre broadband deployment in a rural UK community, representing Openreach's Project Gigabit rollout and expansion of gigabit connectivity.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Openreach expands Project Gigabit deployments

Openreach's latest rollout shows Project Gigabit progressing through construction and service activation across funded areas.

Jul 10, 2026
Illustration of a modern AI data centre representing Nscale's US$900 million revolving credit facility supporting global infrastructure expansion.

Global Datacenter Trends

Nscale secures US$900m credit facility for AI data centres

Nscale has added a syndicated bank credit facility to support the next stage of its global AI data centre expansion.

Jul 10, 2026
UK minister backs subsea cable workforce initiative

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

UK minister backs subsea cable workforce initiative

The UK's latest subsea cable initiative shows that developing skilled workers is becoming part of how governments support critical digital infrastructure.

Jul 10, 2026
Concept illustration of a Canadian AI data centre with planning documents and national infrastructure graphics, representing the distinction between proposed AI capacity and projects expected to be built.

North America Datacenter Trends

Canada clarifies 20GW AI data centre estimate

Canada says its 20GW AI data centre estimate reflects proposed projects rather than capacity expected to be built.

Jul 10, 2026
Construction professionals inspect a large data centre development site as TMX Transform launches TMX Edge to support data centre delivery projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

Asia-Pacific Datacenter

TMX launches TMX Edge consultancy for APAC data centres

TMX Edge has launched to address a growing gap between data centre investment and the industry's ability to deliver projects across Asia-Pacific.

Jul 8, 2026