Top tech news today: May 8, 2025

1. Aligned and Lambda partner on AI

Aligned Data Centers teams up with Lambda to launch a new AI infrastructure hub in Dallas Fort Worth. Source

2. IBM and Lumen unveil AI platform

IBM partners with Lumen Technologies to offer scalable AI solutions for enterprise clients across edge, private, and public cloud. Source

3. Telenor examines US tariff impact

Telenor is closely monitoring potential effects of newly proposed US tariffs on its operations and global supply chains. Source

4. Nokia signs private 5G deal

Nokia secures contract to deploy private wireless networks for global shipping giant Maersk, boosting port digitalisation. Source

5. OpenAI’s future uncertain after u-turn

OpenAI’s leadership faces uncertainty following internal restructuring reversals and governance concerns. Source

6. Eutelsat names new CEO from Orange

Eutelsat appoints Jean-François Fallacher, former Orange executive, as CEO, replacing Eva Berneke. Source

7. TPG sends first LEOsat SMS

TPG Telecom and Lynk send Australia’s first satellite-based text using Vodafone’s mobile network. Source

8. Telekom Deutschland picks Compax

Telekom Deutschland selects Compax to support its Telco-as-a-Service strategy rollout across Germany. Source

9. AMD sees growth in AI demand

AMD reports strong data centre growth as AI workloads offset slower demand in embedded computing. Source

10. 6G future at risk in Europe

European telcos warn 6G deployment could stall if upper 6GHz spectrum isn’t allocated soon. Source

11. Vodafone CFO search begins

Vodafone starts search for new CFO as Luka Mucic departs to become CEO of another company. Source

12. ITW 2025 kicks off in Maryland

International Telecoms Week 2025 opens in National Harbor, featuring global leaders and infrastructure deals. Source

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