Tencent Cloud plans Middle East data centre expansion
Tencent Cloud is planning new data centres across the Middle East as IT spending in the region continues to grow.
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Vodafone unveils new subsea cable in Greece
Vodafone has unveiled a new subsea cable in Greece to improve internet connectivity between Crete and the mainland.
Finland to build new maritime surveillance centre to monitor undersea cables
Finland will build a maritime centre in the Gulf of Finland to protect undersea cables using sensors, AI, and EU cooperation.
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Tencent Cloud plans Middle East data centre expansion
Tencent Cloud is planning new data centres across the Middle East as IT spending in the region continues to grow.
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Vodafone unveils new subsea cable in Greece
Vodafone has unveiled a new subsea cable in Greece to improve internet connectivity between Crete and the mainland.
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Finland to build new maritime surveillance centre to monitor undersea cables
Finland will build a maritime centre in the Gulf of Finland to protect undersea cables using sensors, AI, and EU cooperation.
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UAE’s $30B Stargate project sets new AI compute benchmark
UAE confirms Stargate AI data centre will cost over $30bn, setting a new global benchmark in sovereign compute infrastructure.
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Europe intensifies probe into Grok and X over AI-generated content
The EU probes X and Grok AI over harmful content, spotlighting rising regulatory scrutiny of AI behavior.
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Internet Blackout Continues in Iran
Iran remains largely offline as a prolonged internet blackout continues amid protests and growing economic pressure.
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Europe tightens scrutiny on X’s Grok under Digital Services Act
EU regulators escalate scrutiny of Grok and X algorithms under Digital Services Act, marking a new phase in AI compliance enforcement.
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Europe and the US redefine a fraught digital partnership
Europe seeks a recalibrated partnership with the US as digital and trade tensions shape telecom policy in early 2026.
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Saudi sovereign capital pushes Middle East into AI compute spotlight
Saudi Arabia backs AI data centres with sovereign capital, signalling the Middle East’s rise as a new global compute hub.
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Telefónica chief warns Europe on cyber autonomy at Davos
Telefónica CEO warns at Davos that Europe must build cyber autonomy amid geopolitical tensions and tech reliance concerns.
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CK Hutchison considers dual listing for global telecom assets
CK Hutchison is weighing a dual London and Hong Kong listing for its global telecom assets, signalling strategic sector repositioning.
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GSMA warns Europe’s Digital Networks Act may hamper telecom investment
Europe’s mobile industry criticises the Digital Networks Act proposal, saying it fails to simplify rules and support network investment.
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Syntys expands Qatar data centre footprint with Q Data deal
Gulf data centre market tightens as Syntys adds Q Data’s Tier III facilities to expand its Qatar footprint and regional reach.
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Germany mulls over copper network phase-out plan
Copper retirement plans in Germany hinge on fiber rollout and wholesale access rules, as stakeholders weigh timing and impact.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink stands the test in Iran crackdown
Starlink stays online during Iran blackout, proving satellite internet resilience and boosting trust in SpaceX.
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Europe’s AI and cloud services demand hits new heights in Q4 2025
Europe’s tech services market hit record cloud and AI services demand in Q4 2025, highlighting strong XaaS and managed services growth.
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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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Red Sea subsea risks expose urgent need for connectivity diversification in Middle East
Red Sea subsea cable risks are prompting calls for diversified connectivity to support Middle East digital growth.
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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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Telefónica Tech unveils self-sovereign identity tool to anticipate EU Digital ID rules
Telefónica Tech launches a self-sovereign identity tool to help businesses manage verifiable credentials and prepare for Europe.