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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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OpenAI secures $12B deal with CoreWeave
What happened: OpenAI partners with CoreWeave for AI compute power OpenAI has signed a five-year, $11.9 billion deal with CoreWeave, an AI-focused cloud provider, securing $350 million in equity as part of the agreement. Amid growing GPU shortages, OpenAI is expanding its cloud…
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Government invests $29.76M in telecoms innovation
What happened: UK government invests £23m to drive telecoms innovation and 5G adoption The UK government has announced a £23 million investment aimed at advancing telecoms research and development. The funding is set to strengthen connectivity across various critical sectors…
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SES invests in Lynk for direct-to-device services
SES invests in Lynk to expand direct-to-device satellite services. The partnership enhances connectivity for automotive applications.
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Vodafone and Ericsson optimise 5G energy use
Vodafone and Ericsson test AI-powered 5G energy efficiency, reducing power use by up to 33%. The trial supports sustainability efforts.
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Orange partners with Telesat for satellite expansion
What happened: Orange strengthens satellite connectivity with Telesat Orange has signed a satellite connectivity agreement with Telesat, enhancing its service options in France. The partnership involves a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station, which will be hosted at an Orange…
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Ori partners with Kao Data to launch first UK AI cloud region
What happened: Ori selects Kao Data for its first UK AI cloud region AI-native cloud provider Ori has partnered with Kao Data to launch its first UK-based AI cloud region at Kao Data’s Harlow campus. This deployment will integrate NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, marking the first…
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GlobalData forecasts $1.8T IoT revenue by 2028
What happened: GlobalData’s IoT market predictions GlobalData has released a strategic intelligence report suggesting that the global IoT market will see significant growth, reaching $1.8 trillion in revenue by 2028. This forecast is driven by the increasing adoption of IoT in…
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Nokia targets growth in local data centre opportunities
What happened: Nokia identifies opportunities in local data centres Nokia has identified a growing opportunity in the realm of smaller, local data centres. The telecommunications giant highlights that these decentralised facilities can offer enhanced efficiency and lower latency…
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UK government pledges 28M for telecoms R&D and cuts red tape
What happened: UK government invests £23 Million in telecoms The UK government has announced a significant investment of £23 million in research and development within the telecommunications sector. This funding aims to enhance connectivity across the nation, supporting…
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Vodafone and Ericsson utilize AI to enhance 5G energy efficiency
What happened: Vodafone and Ericsson use AI to improve 5G energy efficiency Vodafone UK and Ericsson conducted a trial to enhance 5G network energy efficiency using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The trial tested multiple AI-powered features, including 5G…
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Infovista partners with Google Cloud
Infovista and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance advanced RF planning, improving efficiency and accuracy in wireless network design.
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Ori partners with Kao Data for UK AI cloud
Ori selects Kao Data for its first UK AI cloud, deploying NVIDIA H200 GPUs for scalable, sustainable infrastructure.
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IBM and Vodafone partner to quantum-safe mobile security
What happened: IBM and Vodafone lead quantum-safe mobile security efforts IBM and Vodafone have announced a collaboration to develop and implement quantum-safe mobile security solutions. The partnership aims to address the emerging threats posed by quantum computing to…
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Telefónica shows off 5G SA RAN over hybrid cloud
What happened: Telefónica’s hybrid cloud breakthrough Telefónica has taken a big step forward in the telecom industry. It successfully made what it says is Europe’s first 5G standalone (SA) call using a hybrid cloud setup. This was done with the help of Amazon Web Services (AWS)…
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Geopolitics takes centre stage at MWC 2025
MWC 2025 was dominated by geopolitics and economic uncertainty, with discussions on US-Europe relations and telecom investment challenges.
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Barclays pays millions in customer compensation after IT outage
What happened: Barclays faces backlash over IT outage Barclays has announced plans to pay out between £5 million and £7.5 million in compensation to customers affected by a significant IT outage earlier this year. The incident occurred from 31 January to 2 February 2025, when a…
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UK’s PSR reveals card scheme market struggles to deliver value
What happened: UK regulator flags card fee issues The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) recently released a report indicating that the current market for card scheme and processing services is not functioning effectively. Between 2017 and 2023, Mastercard and Visa increased…
RIPE NCC
RIPE Atlas unveils revamped probe pages
The redesigned probe detail pages feature intuitive navigation, dynamic visualizations, and granular controls.
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Understanding AI in telecoms: Mavenir’s practical approach
What happened: Mavenir pushes practical AI for telecom automation At MWC25, Mavenir stressed the need for a practical AI approach in telecommunications, challenging the belief that AI deployment requires large-scale GPU investments and extensive data lakes. John Larson, Senior…
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FCC chief criticises EU’s digital services act
What happened: FCC chair raises concerns over EU’s digital services act Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has criticised the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), arguing that it conflicts with America’s free speech principles and…