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Europe AND Middle East
Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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EU expands EuroHPC mandate to build AI gigafactories
EU unveils expanded EuroHPC regulation to support AI gigafactories and advanced cloud compute hubs across Europe.
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Elon Musk escalates legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134 billion over claims tied to his early backing of the AI lab.
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BT and easyJet expand mobile connectivity across Europe
UK telecom BT to provide mobile eSIM connectivity to easyJet crew and aircraft across Europe, modernising aviation communications.
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EU to grant perpetual telecom spectrum licences across bloc
European regulators eye unlimited spectrum licence durations to accelerate 5G/6G deployments and create secondary markets.
Cloud Service
Blackstone could invest up to $4.65 Billion for data centre in German, Handelsblatt reports
Blackstone is planning a data centre investment in Germany, with up to $4.65 billion allocated to a new digital infrastructure project.
Cloud Service
Blackstone could invest up to $4.65B for data centre in German, Handelsblatt reports
Blackstone is planning a data centre investment in Germany, with up to $4.65 billion allocated to a new digital infrastructure project.
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IP Capital: How network reliability shapes the value of IP addresses
Network reliability can influence how IPv4 addresses are valued in leasing and transfer markets worldwide.
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IBM launches Sovereign Core software to help organisations enforce digital sovereignty for AI workloads
IBM announces Sovereign Core software to help organisations deploy and manage AI-ready sovereign environments with operational control.
Cloud Service
Telcos ramp up fixed wireless access amid LEO competition
Telcos are increasing fixed wireless access investment as competition from low Earth orbit satellite broadband intensifies.
National Telecom
WindTre launches 5G SA with network slicing for businesses
Italian operator WindTre enables businesses of all sizes to use 5G slicing on its standalone network, supporting AR, secure comms and media.
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AWS launches European Sovereign Cloud to address data concerns
AWS launches its European Sovereign Cloud, an EU-based cloud platform offering data residency and compliance for regulated industries.
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Boldyn Networks expands Transport for London 4G and 5G connectivity rollout across the capital
Boldyn Networks and TfL are expanding 4G and 5G mobile coverage across London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.
Institutional
OpenAI bets big on custom compute with Cerebras partnership
OpenAI has struck a $10bn-plus deal with Cerebras for 750MW of AI compute to scale ChatGPT, highlighting the importance of bespoke hardware.
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London full-fibre provider G.Network enters administration as debt mounts
London full-fibre broadband provider G.Network enters administration with Alvarez & Marsal appointed to find a buyer.
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Altice explores sale of OXG Glasfaser stake despite Vodafone’s confidence in fibre network
Altice is seeking buyers for its 50 % stake in German joint venture OXG Glasfaser with Vodafone amid market and funding pressures.
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Batelco partnership launches Bahrain’s first edge data centre
New edge data centre in Bahrain aims to support real-time applications and attract enterprise cloud customers across the Gulf.
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G.Network sold to FitzWalter Capital amid UK fibre pressure
UK altnet G.Network has been acquired by FitzWalter Capital and placed into administration, highlighting strain in the UK fibre market.
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Britain seeks reset in copyright battle between AI and creators
The UK revises AI copyright laws after creator backlash, aiming for a better balance between innovation and creators’ rights.
Institutional
UK regulator investigates Elon Musk’s Grok AI over deepfake and sexualised images
UK regulator Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s Grok AI over alleged creation and sharing of sexualised and illegal deepfake images.
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Trump to seek Musk’s help to restore internet access in Iran
Trump plans to consult Elon Musk on using Starlink to restore Iran’s internet amid widespread protest and government blackout.