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Countdown to ITW Asia 2025
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Telecom towers now ‘data-driven strategic assets’, EdgePoint chief says
In advance of his tower focused keynote at ITW Asia, Suresh Sidhu, CEO and founder at EdgePoint, discusses the market dynamics driving tower expansion in Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia
Thailand greenlights $3.1bn in hyperscale data centre investments
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved four new data centre projects worth a combined US$3.1 billion, underscoring the kingdom’s drive to become a regional hub for hyperscale digital infrastructure.
China’s DeepSeek breaks silence with rare public warning on AI disruption
China’s fast-rising AI developer DeepSeek has re-emerged on the global stage after months of silence.
Why paying for tower space alone will soon be obsolete
How exactly are MNOs and towercos transitioning from traditional tower leases?
Singtel trims Bharti Airtel stake in $1.2bn deal as it sharpens capital strategy
Singtel has sold a portion of its direct stake in Indian operator Bharti Airtel for approximately US$1.2 billion, as the Singapore-based telecoms group continues to rebalance its portfolio and recycle capital towards growth areas across digital infrastructure and next-generation networks.
Highlights from Capacity Europe 2025
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Brussels to soften AI rules in the face of big tech backlash
Critics fear the European Commission’s upcoming digital omnibus will relax AI and GDPR rules to placate big tech companies and Washington.
Aruba, hyperscaler transitions and the Italian data centre potential
The Italian data centre market is evolving, according to Giancarlo Giacomello, head of data centre and colocation services at Aruba S.p.A., who spoke with Capacity at Capacity Europe 2025.
TelCables Europe expands global footprint as demand for south-to-south connectivity surges
Under CEO Samuel Carvalho, TelCables Europe accelerates its expansion across Africa, Europe, and South America amid surging demand for south-to-south and transatlantic routes.
Uniti Wholesale: Building a trusted infrastructure partner post-merger
In this Capacity TV interview, Uniti Wholesale’s EVP & chief revenue officer, Joe Scattareggia, and EVP & president, Greg Ortyl, join Amber Jackson to discuss the company’s next chapter following the merger between Windstream and Uniti.
Events
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ITW Asia 2025
3 December, 2025 – 4 December, 2025
ITW Asia brings together the whole connectivity and digital infrastructure industry to get business done. Join 1700+ leaders from carriers, MNOs, cloud solution providers, hyperscalers, content service providers, data centres, satellite operators, investors, regulatory authorities and more, to define the future of connectivity in Asia. Access to ITW Asia also gives you access to the complete digital infra value chain through Datacloud Asia and infraXchange Asia to help you forge new partnerships and deals in the AI era.
Capacity Middle East 2026
9 February, 2026 – 12 February, 2026
Capacity Middle East is the region’s leading digital infrastructure event, uniting over 3,500 executives from more than 90 countries for visionary content and unrivalled networking and business opportunities. Capacity Middle East unites the entire ecosystem to drive digital transformation, unlock the value of AI, and enhance connectivity for all. With a reputation for attracting the leading regional and international carriers, Capacity Middle East continues to evolve into an event for all digital infrastructure and connectivity providers. The event continues to attract increased attendance from data centre operators and hyperscalers through Datacloud Middle East, along with tower companies and mobile operators through infraXchange Middle East. From fibre operators, international carriers, towers, data centres and hyperscalers to investment, content providers, vendors and construction, Capacity Middle East is the must attend event for anyone doing business in the region.
Metro Connect USA 2026
23 February, 2026 – 25 February, 2026
Welcome to Metro Connect USA, the largest event for digital infrastructure leaders in the United States. You are invited to join over 3,500 attendees from every sector of the US digital infrastructure market. From fiber optics to data centers, the event serves as a pivotal gathering for forging partnerships, securing funding, gaining insights into industry advancements, and getting deals done.
Capacity Latam 2026
17 March, 2026 – 18 March, 2026
Capacity LATAM is the region’s largest and most influential event for connectivity and digital infrastructure, uniting Latin American operators with global carriers, data centre leaders, hyperscalers and investors.
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Google to invest €5.5bn in German data centres & cloud expansion
Google has unveiled plans to invest €5.5 billion in Germany from next year to 2029.
The AI revolution demands collaboration, warns Verizon’s Jeff Hulse
Verizon Partner Solutions president Jeff Hulse has urged the industry to align, claiming that with the AI revolution happening right now, the whole system won’t function unless partners are connected within the ecosystem.
Vertiv to power Digital Realty’s first data centre in Italy
Vertiv has announced it will provide next-generation power and cooling systems for Digital Realty’s first data centre in Italy, ROM1.
Equinix to invest $22m in first purpose-built West African data centre in Lagos
Equinix will build a new $22 million data centre in Lagos as part of a wider plan to invest around $100 million in Africa over the next two years, in a move aimed at accelerating digital infrastructure growth across the continent.
Thailand greenlights $3.1bn in hyperscale data centre investments
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved four new data centre projects worth a combined US$3.1 billion, underscoring the kingdom’s drive to become a regional hub for hyperscale digital infrastructure.
AI news and insights
Softbank bets big, offloads $6bn Nvidia stake to bankroll Open AI
Masayoshi Son bets big on AI: SoftBank divests Nvidia and T-Mobile holdings to fuel OpenAI ambitions
CoreWeave boosts major AI partnerships as revenue surges in Q3
US-based AI cloud specialist CoreWeave has reported record results for the third quarter of 2025 and revealed significant expansion of partnerships with Meta, OpenAI and Nvidia.
Voice security in an AI-driven world: A proactive defence
The digital transformation of businesses has accelerated innovation at an unprecedented pace.
Brussels to soften AI rules in the face of big tech backlash
Critics fear the European Commission’s upcoming digital omnibus will relax AI and GDPR rules to placate big tech companies and Washington.
Nokia secures Danish network extension to prepare TNN for AI-driven 5G era
Nokia has secured a four-year extension to its contract with TNN in Denmark, maintaining its role as the sole supplier of 5G radio access networks and managed services for the country’s largest shared mobile network.
China’s DeepSeek breaks silence with rare public warning on AI disruption
China’s fast-rising AI developer DeepSeek has re-emerged on the global stage after months of silence.
OpenAI predicts major AI breakthroughs by 2028, despite ‘serious weaknesses’
OpenAI says it expects AI to be able to make major discoveries by 2028, despite still facing “serious weaknesses.”
Singtel trims Bharti Airtel stake in $1.2bn deal as it sharpens capital strategy
Singtel has sold a portion of its direct stake in Indian operator Bharti Airtel for approximately US$1.2 billion, as the Singapore-based telecoms group continues to rebalance its portfolio and recycle capital towards growth areas across digital infrastructure and next-generation networks.