Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom to build industrial AI cloud for Europe

Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom will team up to build what they term as the world's first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers on German soil.

The deal will involve building an AI Gigafactory and as is pitched as advancing Germany as an AI-infused industrial hub. The implementation of the industrial AI cloud is to take place by 2026 at the latest, apparently.

Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Megan Lawless

Hello, my name is Megan Lawless, and I work for the Manchester Digital Strategy at Manchester City Council. I am also involved in the Greater Manchester 5G Smart Decarbonisation Network project. 

We plan to make Manchester a world-leading digital city by 2026. Now, more than ever, technology influences almost every aspect of our lives, and our strategy is an opportunity to improve the lives of Manchester residents, grow a more inclusive economy, and deliver better public services. 

Vodafone takes a quantum approach to network planning

  • Vodafone has long been exploring the potential of, and challenges associated with, quantum computing 
  • It has teamed up with Orca Computing to improve and accelerate its network planning and optimisation processes
  • Vodafone is hoping for multiple efficiencies as well as being able to deliver an improved customer experience

The Vodafone/Orca partnership is part of the joint UK government and private sector Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) delivered by Digital Catapult.

Enterprises Double Down to Counter AI-centric Threats, Shrugging off Tariffs

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, global Network Security revenue reached $6.2 B in 1Q 2025, expanding 12 percent year-over-year (Y/Y).

Vendors Focus on Wi-Fi 7 and AI for Networks

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11 percent on year-over-year basis.  The adoption of latest technology, Wi-Fi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12 percent of units shipped worldwide.

Orange buys into Eutelsat's LEO capabilities

Orange has announced a new deal with Eutelsat that will enable it to add LEO connectivity into its portfolio of satellite-based communications services.

The French telecoms group is spending on low earth orbit (LEO) connectivity at a time when the technology is really starting to find its feet, but at this stage it appears that it is not doing anything particularly groundbreaking with it.