Bechtle strikes cloud partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Arvato
GERMANY 19 DEC

Bechtle strikes cloud partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Arvato

German IT services provider Bechtle signed two new partnership agreements with Deutsche Telekom and Arvato Systems to further expand its multi-cloud portfolio. Under the agreement, Bechtle will provide to customers Telekom's public cloud platform Open Telekom Cloud. Bechtle has also added the Arvato Systems Private Cloud to its offering, designed for organisations with strict data protection and compliance requirements.

DHH completes EUR 8 mln capital hike
ITALY 19 DEC

DHH completes EUR 8 mln capital hike

Milan-based data centre services provider DHH International said it has successfully completed an accelerated bookbuilding procedure involving a total of 354,916 shares, of which 324,916 were newly issued, for a total value of EUR 8.16 million. The price incorporates a premium of around 11 percent compared to the weighted average of the official prices recorded in the 30 days prior to the start date of the procedure.

AOI launches 400 milliwatt pump laser targeting silicon photonics and CPO
GLOBAL 19 DEC

AOI launches 400 milliwatt pump laser targeting silicon photonics and CPO

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) has introduced a 400 milliwatt narrow-linewidth pump laser for silicon photonic applications and co-packaged optics in AI data centres. The pump laser is designed to drive optical power budgets in 800G and 1.6 Tbps data centre systems, while averting signal losses and staying within thermal limits associated with nearby silicon circuits in switch devices. AOI's product maintains 400 mW optical power at up to 50 degrees Celsius. It is currently sampling with select customers ahe

Capita signs 4-year contact centre contract renewal with European telco
EUROPE 19 DEC

Capita signs 4-year contact centre contract renewal with European telco

Capita's contact centre division has won a 4-year contract extension with a major telecoms provider in Europe. The contract is worth GBP 62 million and runs from January 2026. Capita will continue providing customer services across different lines of business, including inbound sales, chat/messaging and technical support. It will also deploy Centrical and AI-enabled tools to boost performance across key metrics such as sales conversion, Net Promoter Score (NPS) and average handling time.

Telehouse Canada, Megaport offer advanced cloud connectivity
CANADA 19 DEC

Telehouse Canada, Megaport offer advanced cloud connectivity

Telehouse Canada has partnered with global network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Megaport to deliver advanced cloud connectivity solutions. This partnership will boost cross-border collaboration and unlock new connectivity capabilities for companies at Telehouse Canada data centres. 

HPE to sell telco products segment to HCLTech for up to USD 160 mln
GLOBAL 19 DEC

HPE to sell telco products segment to HCLTech for up to USD 160 mln

India-based HCLTech has struck a deal to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE's) telco products unit. The deal is expected to close in June 2026 subject to terms and regulatory clearance. According to reports, the all-cash deal implies HCLTech could pay as much as USD 160 million, though USD 15 million is contingent on FY25 performance incentives.

Cegeka recognised as sovereign cloud provider by HPE
BELGIUM 19 DEC

Cegeka recognised as sovereign cloud provider by HPE

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka announced it has been recognised by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as a service provider for Sovereign Private Cloud services in Belgium and Luxembourg. As a result Cegeka can provide cloud solutions based on HPE Private Cloud Enterprise and meet demand for cloud services with sovereign protection for data and IT systems. Cegeka said this recognises its expertise in delivering sovereign cloud solutions that combine technological innovation with local governance, securit

Ares expands Northern Virginia data centre footprint
UNITED STATES 19 DEC

Ares expands Northern Virginia data centre footprint

Ares Management Corporation has announced two data centre investments in Northern Virginia, adding both development and operational assets as it expands its exposure to digital infrastructure in the United States. Through its digital infrastructure business, an Ares fund has secured a 314-acre data centre development site in Spotsylvania County, located along the I-95 South data centre corridor. The site is expected to be developed, delivered and operated by Ada Infrastructure, Ares' vertically integrated d

Hyperscalers driving 'dramatic' data centre capacity growth - Synergy
GLOBAL 19 DEC

Hyperscalers driving 'dramatic' data centre capacity growth - Synergy

The number of large data centres operated by hyperscale providers has climbed to 1,297 worldwide, nearly tripling since early 2018, according to the latest research from Synergy Research Group. Over the same period, total operational capacity has increased more than fourfold as average data centre size continues to rise. The hyperscaler growth has accelerated since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.

BBIX and BBSakura add SIM Option Feature to Open Connectivity eXchange
JAPAN 19 DEC

BBIX and BBSakura add SIM Option Feature to Open Connectivity eXchange

BBSakura Networks and SoftBank-owned IX provider BBIX said their private cloud service Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) will support SIM Option Feature, which includes Data Usage Monitor, SIM Speed Control  and IMEI Lock. This SIM Option Feature can be enabled individually for each SIM within OCX Mobile Access. By using these features, customers can implement finely tuned, circuit-by-circuit configuration tailored to their specific usage requirements and operational policies.

Samsung introduces memory module for AI data centres
GLOBAL 19 DEC

Samsung introduces memory module for AI data centres

Samsung has announced the availability of customer samples of SOCAMM2, a new LPDDR-based server memory module designed for AI data centre workloads, as the industry shifts from large-scale model training towards continuous inference. The company said SOCAMM2, short for Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module, is based on LPDDR5X DRAM and is intended to complement existing DDR-based server memory such as RDIMM in AI-accelerated systems.

Cassava and Gebeya launch AI-powered creator platform
AFRICA 18 DEC

Cassava and Gebeya launch AI-powered creator platform

Cassava Technologies and Gebeya are launch Gebeya Dala, a suite of AI tools to enable Africans to create digital content using Cassava's data centres and GPU infrastructure. Gebeya Dala is designed for users without technical expertise. Its initial modules include an AI-powered app builder to create functional applications without coding experience and using instructions in their local language, as well as a service to create comics and manga from Africa's oral traditions and stories without prior artistic

SAUDI ARABIA 18 DEC

STC Group's Center3 and Humain form joint venture to develop AI data centres

STC Group's digital infrastructure subsidiary Center3 and Humain have announced a joint venture to build artificial intelligence data centres in Saudi Arabia capable of hosting up to 1 GW of AI workloads. The venture supports high-performance hosting of critical digital assets, fosters the AI ecosystem, and creates a platform to deploy large language models (LLMs) and mission-critical AI applications. Olayan Alwetaid, CEO of STC Group, said that by combining Humain's AI experience with Center3's data centre

BRAZIL 18 DEC

RT-One secures BRL 15 billion for Brazilian data centre investment

American tech multinational RT-One has secured BRL 15 billion in Brazil to construct data centres focused on AI, with plans to create the largest such facilities in Latin America, reported Folha de São Paulo. The initial launch is slated for 2026. RT-One has already broken ground on a mega-campus in Uberlândia (Minas Gerais), initially contracting 100 MW of power. They also have an agreement with Maringá (Parana) for a second 100 MW data centre and are assessing a third potential location. The funding round

ZAMBIA 18 DEC

MTN Zambia offers Alola 4G and Alola Max smartphones with Huawei Cloud-powered 'smart connectivity'

MTN Zambia has launched what it describes as the world's first 4G Cloud Smartphone service, which aims to address digital problems. It integrates MTN's affordable Alola-branded smartphone, 4G network service and the AppJoy cloud ecosystem to make "smart connectivity" accessible to everyone. The Alola is available in 5-inch and 6-inch models with dual SIM slots, dual cameras, 32 GB storage and 2500mAh/3000mAh batteries. Alola 4G costs ZMK 649 and Alola Max costs ZMK 699 from any MTN Service Centre

GLOBAL 18 DEC

Qualcomm closes Alphawave IP acquisition

Qualcomm has completed its USD 2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave IP Group. The deal closing is earlier than expected, coming roughly one fiscal quarter ahead of the envisaged timeframe. Alphawave IP's connectivity and custom silicon chipsets are anticipated to support Qualcomm's expansion in the data centre market, with Tony Plias, Alphawave's CEO and co-founder, onboarded to lead Qualcomm's push into the data centre space.

GLOBAL 18 DEC

Fortinet rolls up Arista hardware into expanded Secure AI Data Center framework

Fortinet has announced an expanded iteration of its end-to-end firewall and security framework for AI-targeted data centre networks. The upgraded Fortinet Secure AI Data Center is rolling out in collaboration with its partner Arista Networks. The joint solution combines Arista's software-driven data centre switches and routers with Fortinet's AISC-based network firewalls and a raft of advanced security features, including AI-aware threat protection and encrypted traffic inspection.

UNITED STATES 18 DEC

Yondr completes 12MW of new data centre capacity in Northern Virginia

Yondr Group has completed the first ready for service (RFS) milestone for the second building at its 96MW data centre campus in Northern Virginia. It has completed the first 12MW of the new 48MW capacity, with the new asset becoming fully operational in 2026. This comes one year after completing the first 48MW data centre on the campus. 

LATVIA 18 DEC

Tet gets EUR 8 mln bank loan for data centre build

Latvian operator Tet has received a EUR 8.151 million loan from the OC Corporate Bank. The funding will support the construction of the Tier-3 data centre DC7 of the operator in the town of Salaspils, Tet said. The total investment in the project is EUR 27 million.

GERMANY 18 DEC

Vodafone completes acquisition of Duesseldorf-based cloud services provider Skaylink

Vodafone has completed the acquisition Duesseldorf-based cloud services provider Skaylink for EUR 175 million. According to Vodafone, the acquisition will accelerate its growth in key areas including professional and managed services, cloud and security in Germany and across Europe. The takeover is another step in Vodafone's strategic realignment in the business customer sector.

JAPAN 18 DEC

KDDI launches location-based employee safety confirmation service

KDDI has launched a new cloud-based employee safety confirmation service that uses smartphone location data to automatically identify and contact staff in disaster-affected areas. The service uses GPS location information from employees' smartphones to determine whether they are near an incident area and automatically sends safety confirmation requests. Responses are collected and visualised in real time, allowing employers to identify staff who have not replied and escalate contact, including reaching out

JAPAN 18 DEC

NTT validates water-cooled GPU servers in container data centre trial

NTTPC Communications, part of NTT Docomo Business, has completed a proof-of-concept trial demonstrating improved operational efficiency for water-cooled GPU servers in a containerised data centre environment, in collaboration with Getworks and Fixstars. The trial recorded a partial power usage effectiveness (pPUE) of 1.114, a level typically associated with large-scale, water-cooled data centres, and confirmed the commercial viability of operating water-cooled GPU servers in container-type facilities in Jap

FRANCE 17 DEC

France's Adista seeks SecNumCloud certification for IaaS platform

French B2B operator Adista, part of Inherent, has submitted an application to the national security agency ANSSI for SecNumCloud qualification. This marks the beginning of a process to certify its IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) platform, Adista Secure Cloud. Depending on the progress of audits and testing, completion could take more than twelve months.

QATAR 17 DEC

Vodafone Qatar signs up Meeza to migrate core ops to Google Cloud

Vodafone Qatar and Meeza have signed an agreement to accelerate Vodafone's digital modernisation using Google Cloud technology. They said Meeza's local expertise and integrated services will enable a smooth transition to cloud technologies. This reduces reliance on traditional hardware and on-premises servers in favour of more agile and cloud-driven operations.

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