AI infrastructure
Gradiant Wins Water Contract for UK Hyperscale Data Center in Oxfordshire
Gradiant has been awarded a contract to build a water treatment facility for a hyperscale AI data center in Didcot, Oxfordshire, covering treatment, recycling, and zero liquid discharge.
Think AI Startup Launches in Riyadh, Targeting GPU Efficiency and AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks
Former Sandsoft CTO Ahmed AlSharif and Ammar Enaya have launched Think, a Riyadh-based AI infrastructure startup targeting GPU efficiency, cooling, and power bottlenecks in AI deployments.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Bring Scalable AI from Data Centers to the Edge
Cisco expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA on March 31, 2026, offering enterprises a framework to deploy AI from data centers to edge locations. The architecture compresses deployment timelines from months to weeks while embedding security at every layer.
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.
Shane Heraty Appointed as Cisco Vice President and General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as Vice President and General Manager for the MEA–TRC region, effective May 1, 2026. Heraty brings over 30 years of technology experience, including more than 20 years at Cisco.
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Vertiv Acquires ThermoKey to Expand Heat Rejection Portfolio for AI Data Centers
Vertiv has agreed to acquire Italian heat-exchange specialist ThermoKey S.p.A., with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026 and expand Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio for AI data centers.
Vertiv Brings Converged Infrastructure to NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factories
Vertiv has integrated simulation-ready power and cooling models into the NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference design. The collaboration aims to reduce deployment risk and accelerate time to operational readiness for large-scale AI infrastructure.
RunPod AI Infrastructure: What the Reality Looks Like for Developers
RunPod AI infrastructure offers GPU cloud services on a pay-per-second model, targeting developers and small teams running machine learning workloads at lower cost than major cloud providers.
AMD and TCS Expand Collaboration to Build Rack-Scale AI Infrastructure in India
AMD and TCS are expanding their collaboration to deploy rack-scale AI infrastructure in India using the AMD Helios platform, targeting 200 MW of data center capacity.
Meta and AMD Strike $100 Billion GPU Deal to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance
Meta Platforms and AMD have agreed to a GPU deployment deal worth more than $100 billion over five years, with Meta potentially receiving a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker.
NGMN Warns of AI Network Impact on Mobile Operators as Uplink Demands Rise
The NGMN Alliance has flagged growing concerns about AI’s strain on mobile networks, warning of uplink capacity challenges and 6G fragmentation risks heading into 2026.
FiberHome MWC 2026: Ten Technologies Spanning Optical Computing, Smart Networks, and Industrial AI
FiberHome presents ten technologies at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering optical computing infrastructure, intelligent networks, and AI-driven industrial solutions.
Vertiv PowerBar Track Double Stack Busway System Targets AI Data Center Power Demands
Vertiv has launched a double-stack busway system under the PowerBar Track family, targeting high-density AI data centers with configurations up to 2500A and live reconfiguration capability.
Comarch Communications Expands Operations Beyond Traditional Telecom
Comarch Communications announced its expansion beyond traditional telecom on February 26, 2026. The rebranding supports new sectors like utilities and logistics with AI-driven solutions.
Aramex Deploys AI-First Data Platform on Google Cloud
Aramex deployed an AI-first data platform on Google Cloud, establishing unified data infrastructure across its operations in over 70 countries with a phased Lakehouse architecture implementation.
SambaNova Unveils SN50 AI Chip with 5X Speed Boost and Intel Partnership
SambaNova launches SN50 AI chip with 5X speed advantage, announces Intel partnership and $350M+ Series E funding. SoftBank to deploy in Japan data centers.
AMD Meta Partnership Expands with 6 Gigawatt GPU Deployment Agreement
AMD and Meta announced a multi-year agreement to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, with the first gigawatt deployment scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
Tonomia and EpicSemi Target TonoForge AI Platform Localization in Saudi Arabia
Tonomia and EpicSemi have stated their intent to localize the TonoForge AI platform in Saudi Arabia, targeting industrial sectors including oil, gas, and mining.
AMD and TCS Expand Collaboration to Deploy Helios Rack-Scale AI Architecture in India
AMD and TCS have expanded their strategic collaboration to deploy the AMD Helios rack-scale AI architecture in India, targeting a 200 MW AI-ready data center capacity.
NTT DATA and Saal.ai Form Partnership to Deploy Enterprise AI Solutions
NTT DATA and Saal.ai announced a strategic collaboration to deliver Enterprise AI Solutions and infrastructure for organizations in the region, combining UAE-developed AI products with global delivery capabilities.
Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant Reaches Major Milestone with SAR 5.33 Billion Energy Agreement
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC PSP and Siemens Energy reach major milestone for Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant with SAR 5.33 billion Energy Conversion Agreement. The 1,200 MW facility will serve 500,000 residential units annually.
Cisco Launches Silicon One G300 Switching Silicon for AI Data Centers
Cisco launches Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon for AI data centers, featuring liquid cooling and Intelligent Collective Networking technology.