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AI and data centres reshape modern warfare in Iran conflict

AI systems and data centers are playing a growing role in modern warfare, shaping intelligence analysis and military decision-making.

Mar 16, 2026
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Iran warns US tech firms could be targets

Rising Middle East tensions place American technology companies in the geopolitical spotlight as cyber risks grow.

Mar 12, 2026
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Telefónica eyes m&a to strengthen europe’s tech sovereignty

Telefónica calls for telecom M&A to strengthen Europe’s tech sovereignty and boost investment in networks and digital infrastructure.

Mar 10, 2026
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GE Vernova invests $30m in Italy expansion

A $30m GE Vernova investment in Italy aims to increase power equipment capacity as demand for electricity infrastructure accelerates.

Mar 4, 2026
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Digital Realty buys Telepoint to expand in eastern Europe

Digital Realty acquires Telepoint’s Sofia data centres, expanding its eastern Europe cloud and AI footprint.

Mar 3, 2026
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AWS Data Centre in UAE Suffers Fire After ‘Objects’ Strike Facility

AWS reports a fire and power outage at a UAE data center after unidentified objects hit the facility, disrupting cloud services in the region.

Mar 2, 2026
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Hackers target Iranian websites after US-Israeli strikes

Cyberattacks on Iranian websites intensify after US-Israeli strikes.

Mar 2, 2026
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Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-focused space network

Satellite Connect Europe launches a satellite network to provide high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas across Europe.

Mar 2, 2026
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Netherlands tops Europe mobile quality rankings

Netherlands tops Europe for mobile network quality as Nordic countries maintain leadership in mature 5G deployment.

Mar 2, 2026
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Cooling leads at Datacloud Middle East

Cooling and sustainability lead discussions at Datacloud Middle East as AI drives higher data centre power densities.

Feb 12, 2026
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Middle East telecoms pivot towards venture capital

e&’s partners with MEVCA to build VC ecosystem and shift Middle East capital to innovation and technology.

Feb 9, 2026
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Vodafone growth in Germany fails to lift overall performance

Despite service revenue gains in Germany and elsewhere, Vodafone’s broader performance disappoints investors.

Feb 6, 2026
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Europe’s grid bottleneck threatens cloud and AI growth

Europe’s power-grid delays threaten cloud and AI expansion as data centres struggle to secure timely connections.

Feb 5, 2026
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Vodafone IoT and Hyundai to roll out connected cars in Middle East

Vodafone IoT and Hyundai deliver connected car services across the Middle East, reflecting rising demand for automotive connectivity.

Feb 4, 2026
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Iran’s internet flickers back under tight state control

Iran’s partial internet return highlights state control over digital space and the economic toll of prolonged blackout.

Feb 4, 2026
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FLAG expands subsea network from Mumbai to Middle East

FLAG is expanding its subsea network from Mumbai to the Middle East, improving global connectivity and low-latency links.

Feb 3, 2026
Telia Norway mobile network and Lyse Ice network sharing combine their mobile networks in Norway to reduce costs and expand coverage.

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Telia and Lyse combine mobile networks in Norway to cut costs

Telia Norway mobile network and Lyse Ice network sharing combine their mobile networks in Norway to reduce costs and expand coverage.

Feb 3, 2026
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nLighten France acquisition to expand data centre presence

nLighten has acquired a Paris-area data centre from oXya, expanding its data centre presence in France and Europe.

Feb 3, 2026
Cisco and Asiacell join forces to bring AI-driven network assurance to Iraq

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Iraq positions as a digital landscape and gateway with new fibre-optic transit routes

Iraq is building new digital infrastructure to improve connectivity and become a key data gateway between Asia, the Gulf and Europe.

Feb 3, 2026
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Google Clears Final Hurdle for Major Austrian Data Centre Expansion

Google has received approval to build its long-planned data centre in Austria, marking a key step in its European expansion.

Jan 30, 2026