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AI-driven data-centre growth has sparked heavy borrowing across five global regions, prompting analysts to warn of rising credit risks.
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O2 extends its 5G SA network in the UK yet offers no specific paid services, reflecting wider challenges with monetising 5G deployments.
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AI and data-centre boom exposes five key debt hotspots
AI-driven data-centre growth has sparked heavy borrowing across five global regions, prompting analysts to warn of rising credit risks.
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Samsung and KT validate AI-RAN on commercial networks, boosting 6G prospects
Samsung and KT show AI RAN can enhance user connectivity, though broader commercial adoption still faces technical and strategic hurdles.
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O2 expands 5G Standalone but still struggles to monetise it
O2 extends its 5G SA network in the UK yet offers no specific paid services, reflecting wider challenges with monetising 5G deployments.
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Broadcom lifts outlook as AI chip demand accelerates
Broadcom forecasts strong quarterly revenue as demand for AI chips and networking hardware continues to surge.
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MasOrange embraces automation with Ericsson as questions over progress remain
MasOrange and Ericsson launch AI-powered RAN automation in Spain. Could this model transform network management — or limit operator flexibility?
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T-Mobile leans on fixed wireless as its broadband backbone
T-Mobile’s fixed wireless strategy accelerates broadband rollout, but concerns remain over congestion, speed consistency and long-term viability.
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Intel pursued deals under CEO that boosted his own fortune
Intel’s AI strategy under Lip-Bu Tan has included talks on firms tied to his venture interests, fuelling governance concerns.
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DT deepens AI ambitions through OpenAI partnership
A major Telekom–OpenAI partnership will deliver an AI assistant and new enterprise tools as the operator expands its AI-focused strategy.
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NextEra Energy and Google Cloud forge landmark deal to power AI era with gigawatt-scale data centres
A new AI-enabled offering is expected in the Google Cloud Marketplace by mid-2026, promising predictive maintenance and enhanced grid resiliency.
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Vodafone and EE stress connectivity as vital public service
UK operators draw attention to digital inclusion as EE tops network tests and Vodafone campaigns access for all.
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Honeywell: Shaping the future with tech and sustainability
Africa’s internet governance crisis after AFRINIC’s collapse demands a transparent, sovereignty-focused reset — not reliance on external organisations.
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Cobham boosts satellite capabilities by acquiring Gatehouse
Cobham acquires Gatehouse to boost satellite-software capabilities as consolidation accelerates across Europe’s space-connectivity sector.
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Huawei’s Xinghe SASE gains certification: What it really means for enterprise security
Huawei Xinghe SASE secures tolly certification with top-tier threat detection At the MWC Barcelona 2025 event, Huawei announced that its “Xinghe Intelligent …
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise roll out hybrid network blueprints for industry sectors
What happened: Nokia and ALE unveil hybrid network blueprints for key industry sectors Global telecom vendor Nokia and ALE have announced a strategic partner…
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Intel decides to retain networking and communications division
With new capital backing, Intel keeps networking division in-house to deliver tightly integrated AI and data-centre infrastructure.
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Telkomsel emerges as the big winner at 2025 Glotel Awards
What happened: Telkomsel secures three prestigious awards at 2025 glotels in London At the 2025 Global Telecoms Awards — known as the Glotels — held in centr…
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Tech firms urged to bear responsibility as Digital Poverty Alliance warns of growing digital exclusion
What happened：Digital Poverty Alliance renews call for tech firms to tackle digital exclusion In a recent interview with Capacity Media, the Digital Poverty …
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Vertiv completes $1 billion acquisition of PurgeRite — a bet on liquid-cooling for the AI era
What happened: Vertiv completes $1.0b acquisition of Purgerite to boost liquid-cooling thermal management On 4 December 2025, Vertiv announced it had complet…
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Fire Eater interview: Data-centres should rethink environmental cost of fire suppression
Fire Eater warns of rising environmental risks in data-centre fire protection Speaking during an interview at ITW Asia, Gavin Young, Global Business Developm…
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Most smartphone users would pay extra for satellite services
What happened: Viasat-GSMA intelligence survey reveals strong consumer demand for direct-to-device satellite mobile services A new report from Viasat, Inc. a…