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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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Microgrids seen as critical for Europe’s data centre expansion
Wärtsilä/AVK analysis shows microgrids combining renewables and storage could ease Europe’s data centre power crunch ahead of AI demand.
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Moonvalley raises $84m for licensed AI video
Moonvalley raises $84m to scale licensed AI video tools, led by General Catalyst; investors include CoreWeave, Khosla and YC.
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Nokia deploys 1900 MHz 5G for Deutsche Bahn FRMCS
Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch 1900 MHz 5G deployment to support FRMCS, replacing GSM-R with resilient, high-capacity railway communications.
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Google pledges £5bn boost to UK AI ahead of Trump state visit
Alphabet-owned Google has unveiled plans to invest £5 billion in the UK over the next two years in artificial intelligence infrastructure, research and development, in a move timed to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s state visit. The announcement includes a new data…
Cloud Service
Deutsche Telekom teams up with Iridium for IoT links
Deutsche Telekom partners with Iridium to integrate satellite and terrestrial networks, bringing direct-to-cell NB-IoT services by 2026.
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NTT DATA: Shaping a Sustainable and Innovative Future
Formerly Dimension Data Ltd, NTT DATA, Inc. is combining technology, creativity, and a commitment to responsible innovation to transform industries and communities across the globe.
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Giffgaff enters full-fibre via nexfibre and VMO2 wholesale giffgaff
Giffgaff launches full-fibre via nexfibre and VMO2 wholesale, extending its value brand into UK FTTP amid pricing and coverage questions.
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BlackRock to invest $679M in UK data centres during Trump visit
BlackRock pledges $679m with Digital Gravity Partners to upgrade UK data centres during Trump’s visit amid rising AI demand.
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Vodafone warns Europe against $1.4 trillion digital divide threat
Vodafone warn Germany and EU risk losing €1.3 trillion by 2033 from digital skills gaps, rural 5G shortfall, SME lag.
National Telecom
Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch first 1900 MHz 5G rail trial
With a 5G Standalone core, Deutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G radio network on live test tracks in Germany’s Ore Mountains. The network operates in the 1900 MHz (n101) band and is meant to help Europe transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway…
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Vodafone signs UEFA deal covering men’s and women’s football
Vodafone joins UEFA and UC3 to support European men’s and women’s football, launching a global Travel eSIM for fans.
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OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to announce UK data centre investments
OpenAI and Nvidia plan to pledge billions of dollars to UK data centres, partnering with London-based Nscale to support AI growth.
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Oracle’s AI cloud surge pushes Ellison near richest title
Oracle’s AI cloud deals push valuation near $1 trillion, lifting Larry Ellison’s wealth and intensifying the global AI race.
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Nokia–Kongsberg sign 5G defence MoU
Nokia and Kongsberg sign a 5G defence MoU, targeting deployable tactical networks and EU-backed interoperability projects.
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Ofcom confirms Openreach is complying with rules
Ofcom says Openreach complies with independence rules, but altnets question fibre rollout and exchange closures.
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Nokia unveils two new tactical communications solutions
Nokia launches rugged Mission-Safe Phone and 5G Banshee Tactical Radio to enhance defence communication with high-bandwidth, low-latency.
National Telecom
Knetco and Huawei drive Kuwait 5G advanced rollout
Knetco and Huawei complete Kuwait’s 5G rollout across all operators, boosting networks and smart-city apps under Vision 2035.
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Ofcom sets 2026 launch target for UK direct-to-device services
Ofcom targets early-2026 for UK direct-to-device satellite services, pushing licence changes while operators weigh costs and adoption.
Institutional
Portus Data Centers appoints new group CEO
Portus Data centres appoints Falk Weinreich as group CEO to lead European expansion, including major capacity upgrades in Munich, Hamburg, and Luxembourg.
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FiberCop aims to add 3 million fibre locations in 2026
FiberCop raises FTTH rollout pace, actively aiming to connect 3 million Italian premises in 2026 under NRRP scheme.