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SpaceX orbital data centres face harsh reality check

SpaceX orbital data centres may face cost and maintenance hurdles similar to Microsoft’s failed subsea project.

Intel deepens SambaNova AI investment plan

Chipmaker Intel deepens ties with SambaNova through new funding, highlighting its push into AI infrastructure and alternative compute models

SpaceX sets April 21 analyst day amid IPO speculation

SpaceX sets April 21 analyst day, opening dialogue with investors as Starlink scales and IPO expectations begin to build.

SpaceX files for IPO with Mars investment opportunity

Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves toward IPO, opening access to satellite networks and deep-space plans, including lunar and Mars missions.

Cloud Service

Oracle plans 30,000 job cuts to accelerate AI infrastructure

Oracle plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI and data centre expansion, signalling a major shift towards compute-driven cloud growth.

Cloud Service

Huawei boosts R&D spending to strengthen tech self-reliance

With over CNY1.3tn invested in R&D over a decade, Huawei deepens innovation strategy to sustain competitiveness in global tech markets.

Ubisoft lawsuit puts game ownership rights under scrutiny

A French consumer group sued Ubisoft over shutting down The Crew, raising concerns about digital ownership in online-only games.

National Telecom

AT&T signs $2bn deal to strengthen FirstNet emergency network

AT&T invests in FirstNet resilience with a $2bn deal, upgrading emergency telecom systems for over 31,000 agencies across the US.

Managing IPv4 portfolios: A strategic framework for ISPs and investors

Discover how to track key metrics for IPv4 portfolio performance, from address utilisation to market trends.

Australia taps Anthropic for AI safety, economic data push

Australia signs AI MoU with Anthropic, combining safety research and economic data to shape regulation. A model for global AI governance.

Cloud Service

CityFibre launches 8.5Gbps to lift UK broadband standard

CityFibre launches 8.5Gbps broadband, raising UK speed standards and intensifying ISP competition in multi-gig fibre networks.

Cloud Service

Nvidia invests $2bn in Marvell to power AI chips

Nvidia invests $2bn in Marvell to expand AI chip and networking collaboration amid rising infrastructure demand.

Apple at 50: From garage startup to global tech titan

From Apple II to iPhone, Apple’s 50-year journey highlights innovation, global scale and shifting tech industry dynamics.

National Telecom

Nokia wins Virgin Media O2 5G RAN deal for UK network

Nokia signs 5G RAN deal with Virgin Media O2 to accelerate UK network transformation and strengthen market position.

Cloud Service

North Korea-linked hack hits core internet software supply chain

A North Korea-linked hack targets core software components, raising urgent concerns over global supply chain security.

Cloud Service

$10bn AI Factory in Finland Accelerates European Compute Race

Nebius’s $10bn AI Factory in Finland heats up Europe’s AI infrastructure race, accelerating data centre and AI ecosystem growth.

Cloud Service

Vodafone Idea taps 1.6Tbps optics for 5G surge

Vodafone Idea deploys 1.6Tbps optical technology to boost capacity, signalling a shift to ultra-high-capacity telecom networks in India.

Taiwan probes Chinese firms over alleged tech talent poaching

Taiwan probes Chinese firms over alleged illegal recruitment of semiconductor talent amid rising tech competition.

Microsoft pushes AI co-working tools with early Copilot rollout

Microsoft expands Copilot into collaborative AI agents, but doubts remain over cost, control, and real enterprise productivity gains.

Cloud Service

Mistral secures $830m debt to build Paris data centre

Mistral AI raises $830m to build a Paris data centre, boosting Europe’s AI infrastructure ambitions.