1. Microsoft faces EU antitrust cloud criticism
European cloud providers accuse Microsoft of anti-competitive practices, citing dominance in cloud services. CISPE calls for stricter regulations (The Register).
Also read: Microsoft moves to stop M365 Copilot from ‘oversharing’ data
2. Meta reveals largest-ever data center project
Meta announces plans for its largest data center in Utah, aimed at supporting its growing AI and metaverse ambitions (The Register).
3. Canada boosts AI funding to spur innovation
The Canadian government unveils increased AI funding to enhance national research capabilities and attract top talent in artificial intelligence (The Register).
Also read: SK Telecom revamps for the AI era
4. Yondr Group reaches milestone in Frankfurt
Yondr completes a critical phase of its 40MW Frankfurt data center project, emphasizing sustainability and enhanced data capacity (Capacity Media).
5. X.AI supercomputer expansion targets 1 million GPUs
Elon Musk’s X.AI is scaling its Colossus cluster to include one million GPUs, aiming to push generative AI research boundaries (Capacity Media).
6. Nokia, Aramco achieve record optical speed
Nokia and Aramco deliver a groundbreaking 2.4Tbps optical network transmission, setting a new benchmark in telecommunications technology (Capacity Media).
Also read: ITW Asia 2024: Connecting Asia’s digital future
7. Telcables Nigeria launches point of presence
Telcables opens a new PoP in Lagos, enhancing connectivity and global data exchange capabilities in the West African region (Capacity Media).
8. Indosat upgrades 4G/5G networks with Nokia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partners with Nokia to boost its 4G and 5G network infrastructure across Indonesia (Capacity Media).
9. Ericsson secures multi-billion-dollar Airtel deal
Ericsson wins a major contract to upgrade Bharti Airtel’s network infrastructure, accelerating India’s telecommunications advancements (Capacity Media).
10. FCC debates changes to submarine cable rules
The FCC proposes new rules to enhance the security and oversight of submarine cable infrastructure amid growing geopolitical concerns (The Register).
11. Vega-C rocket launch succeeds after upgrades
ESA’s Vega-C rocket achieves a successful launch following extensive upgrades, showcasing Europe’s growing space capabilities (The Register).
12. Nokia and du debut first cloud RAN in MEA
Nokia partners with du to introduce the first commercial cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa, enhancing network efficiency (Telecoms).
13. Rezolve AI and Tether partner for crypto payments
Rezolve AI collaborates with Tether to simplify cryptocurrency payments, aiming to make crypto a mainstream payment option (The Fintech Times).
14. Ribbon’s UK expansion gains momentum
Ribbon Communications achieves a key milestone in the UK, driven by its recent partnership with Tribe Payments (The Fintech Times).
15. US explores multi-asset settlement network
US regulators study the feasibility of a settlement network designed for seamless multi-asset transactions (Finextra).
