A green technology company called Envision, headquartered in Shanghai, has reportedly commissioned a 2GW campus – the Galaxy Campus – in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. It will, the company says, be powered directly by renewable energy.

The Galaxy Campus draws on dedicated renewable generation, its own transmission network, large-scale storage capacity and a proprietary control layer Envision calls its AI Power System.

These are designed to manage the intermittency of wind and solar generation in such a way as to meet the constant, high-density electricity demand of a large AI cluster.

The location apparently boasts strong, consistent wind and solar resource across the surrounding grassland region. Envision claims the Ulanqab campus is the only gigawatt-scale green data centre currently planned anywhere in the world.

Envision, which specialises in wind turbines, energy storage, and green hydrogen, said last week that the campus would include a 120,000 square metres, though there appear to be no details about timescale, end users or construction partners. Indeed, the Data Centre Dynamics website says it is unclear whether the company has prior experience with data centre projects.

The company founded in 2007 as a wind turbine company, has claimed that it is planning to build 5GW of green AI computing capacity in desert and arid regions worldwide by 2030. 

It is currently building so-called ‘net-zero industrial parks’ in Ordos and Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, as well as in Cangzhou, Hebei.

Data Centre Dynamics says Envision is the latest company to announce the construction of a large-scale data centre campus in the city, joining AI company DeepSeek and social media platform RedNote.

Galaxy Campus is the opening project under Envision’s Mission Gobi initiative, through which it is aiming for 5GW of green AI computing capacity spread across desert and arid regions globally by the end of the decade.

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Security is the theme of two recent stories from Mozambique. One is a UN-supported alliance to extend awareness of potential cybercrime, while the other involves a controversial attempt – now blocked by a court order – to authorise the state to block telecommunications services.

The alliance, targeting electronic fraud, digital scams, improper data exposure, and ransomware, is between Mozambique’s National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The two groups have launched a nationwide campaign in Maputo to combat ransomware and establish cybersecurity standards across public and private sectors.

The initiative aims to educate citizens and institutions about mounting digital hazards, encouraging the proactive adoption of robust security measures.

ITWeb Africa says INTIC and the UNODC are rolling out educational materials, instructional videos, and public safety guidance detailing practical steps to prevent and respond to ransomware.

African readiness – or lack of it – to tackle cybercrime has been highlighted recently by Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organisation, as we reported last week.

Meanwhile Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has ruled unconstitutional several provisions of a government decree that authorises the state to block telecommunications services, including internet access, during perceived threats to public or national security.

The government adopted the Telecommunications Traffic Control Decree on December 16, 2025. The decree granted the Mozambique National Communications Institute (INCM) the authority to suspend telecommunications services, including internet access, in the event of an « imminent risk to public security or state security”.

The decree also authorised authorities to monitor communications, collect user data and intervene directly in telecommunications operators’ networks to enforce government decisions.

As the Ecofin news agency says, Article 5 of the decree allowed the government to order internet shutdowns based on its own assessment of potential security threats.

However, the Constitutional Council has ruled that the government had exceeded its constitutional authority by regulating restrictions on fundamental rights through an executive decree, insisting that only Mozambique’s Parliament, has the constitutional authority to legislate on matters affecting fundamental rights and freedoms.

There have been a number of attempts by African governments to shut down the internet during periods of political unrest, notably, as we reported in January, in Uganda. There has also been controversy over attempts to manage cybercrime in ways that could increase state surveillance and restrict freedom of expression.

Summit 2026

Here’s why eyes will be on the Multifamily Town Hall during Broadband Communities Summit in Houston on August 26, sponsored by AT&T Connected Communities.

The Multifamily Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. on August 26 will be one to watch, according to Valerie Sargent.

Sargent, who serves as a multifamily correspondent and advisor for Broadband Communities Summit, said the discussions during the Multifamily Town Hall can often foreshadow and influence later policy discussions and legal leader panels during the Summit’s multifamily track.

This year, the town hall discussion will be moderated by Matt Ames, a partner at law firm Hubacher Ames & Taylor.

Ames will oversee a discussion including Elizabeth Parks, the president and CMO of Parks Associates, and Dom Beveridge, the founder of 20 for 20.

Sargent said Parks will share some of the incredible research and statistics uncovered during the past year regarding industry trends.

Specifically, Parks and Beveridge will dive into shared challenges faced by owners, operators, and partners working within the rental housing industry.

“I think that’s really where people get some good information to take back,” she said.

Click here to listen to the discussion with Valerie Sargent on Apple Podcasts

Attendees can walk away with a fresh update about what residents want and what the multifamily industry is focused on right now, Sargent added.

“Some of the most important information that our owners need”

Regarding the rest of the multifamily track, which stretches across two days in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Sargent said she’s also excited for the legal sessions.

“I think it’s probably some of the most important information that our owners need,” she said.

The legal leaders panel on August 27, “Navigating Broadband Regulation Without Creating Operational Chaos” sponsored by DIRECTV, will dive into compliance risks, unintended consequences, and legal blind spots.

The panel, moderated by Linda Willey, VP of business services for Camden Property Trust, will focus on how to anticipate regulatory change without disrupting operations.

Joining Willey on stage will be Kate Luthy of AT&T (Assistant VP, Senior Legal), Sue Weiske of Spectrum Community Solutions (VP & Assoc. General Counsel), Ryan Graney, an attorney with the law firm Davis Craig, and Art Hubacher, a managing member with the law firm Hubacher Ames & Taylor.

To view the full multifamily track for Broadband Communities 2026, along with the rest of the agenda, visit the event’s website or register here to get tickets!

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Ooredoo Group, Nokia and Nvidia are collaborating to build a large-scale AI infrastructure platform in Indonesia, with a target of deploying 1GW of Nvidia DSX AI Factory capacity across Southeast Asia.

The platform, branded Zankore by Indosat, is intended to support growing demand for AI computing among enterprises, governments and AI developers, while positioning Indonesia as a regional hub for AI infrastructure.

The first phase is expected to deliver around 200MW of AI capacity in the first half of 2027, powered by Nvidia GB300 NVL72 systems. Zankore will use Nvidia’s DSX reference architecture, which combines accelerated computing, networking, power, cooling and operations into an integrated AI factory design.

The platform will also use Nvidia DSX MaxLPS, a technology designed to dynamically optimise power allocation across GPU infrastructure. Nvidia said the system can potentially enable up to 40% more compute within the same power envelope by recovering otherwise unused power capacity.

The partners said the initiative is aimed at supporting the transition of AI from experimentation towards large-scale, mission-critical deployments, particularly as demand for agentic and enterprise AI grows across Southeast Asia.

Indosat will provide its existing digital infrastructure and market presence in Indonesia, while Ooredoo Group will act as lead investor and platform sponsor. Nvidia will provide accelerated computing, AI software and GPU infrastructure, while Nokia will supply AI-native networking technologies.

Vikram Sinha, president director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said the platform would combine computing, AI models and network capabilities to provide an integrated environment for enterprises deploying AI at scale.

Zankore will incorporate Indosat’s Sahabat-AI models alongside technologies including AI Grid and AI-RAN, according to the companies.

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard said AI infrastructure increasingly requires the integration of computing, connectivity and control across datacentres, AI factories and edge infrastructure.

The companies are targeting a broader regional role for Zankore, with the platform intended to serve hyperscalers, enterprises, governments and AI innovators across Asia-Pacific.

Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said the country could serve both domestic and regional demand for AI infrastructure, citing its resources and talent base alongside international technology partnerships.

The initiative comes as Southeast Asian countries seek to develop greater domestic and regional control over AI infrastructure and computing capacity. The partners said Zankore is intended to support the development of sovereign AI capabilities while providing the scale required for increasingly demanding AI workloads.

Ooredoo Group CEO Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo said the project would combine the partners’ respective technology, infrastructure and regional capabilities to support Southeast Asia’s AI ambitions.

Zankore has established its board, with representatives from Ooredoo Group and Indosat alongside an independent director. Ulf Ewaldsson has been appointed CEO.

The company said the 1GW target will provide the foundation for a larger AI infrastructure platform as demand develops across the region, although the announcement did not provide a total investment figure or detailed deployment timetable beyond the initial 200MW target for the first half of 2027.

Citi acted as exclusive financial adviser to Indosat on the transaction, while FTI Capital Advisors advised Ooredoo Group.

Emitel, which says it delivers digital services and solutions powered by infrastructure, technology and data, has won a contract to build an intelligent street lighting control system for Warsaw.

The smart city solutions deployed will enable Warsaw to reduce electricity consumption and make more efficient use of its existing infrastructure. Municipal services will also be able to respond to faults more quickly and carry out maintenance work more effectively. The value of the core project is said to be close to PLN79 million (about US$21.2 million).

This is a strategic investment designed to modernise over 110,000 luminaires, representing a substantial proportion of the city’s lighting infrastructure. The new system will enable remote lighting management, early fault detection and dynamic adjustment of light intensity.

The agreement covers the development and maintenance of IT systems, a cloud-based infrastructure management platform, the supply of lighting controllers and the equipping of a dedicated management centre. The contract has been signed for eight years, with an option to extend it for a further five.

As part of the project, Emitel will build bith the system and a modern Lighting Management Centre. Equipped with operator workstations and a video wall, the centre will provide real-time management and visibility of the city’s lighting infrastructure.

Lukasz Puchalski, Director of the Municipal Roads Authority of the Capital City of Warsaw, explains that over the course of five years, it has replaced all lighting fixtures in Warsaw, saving approximately US$16.1 millon annually. About US$17.4 million has been investted in the replacement of these fixtures, and the savings achieved have already reached nearly US$40.2 million. He adds: “Ultimately, Warsaw’s street lighting will be able to operate using only about 20% of the electricity required just a few years ago. And we will continue to allocate the saved funds to further investments.”

Using the controllers, the Lighting Management Centre will not only be able to monitor changes in luminaire performance in real time but also make adjustments remotely. Once the new system is operational, settings will be adjustable even on a daily basis, for example in response to weather conditions. This will ensure that street lighting is used precisely when residents need it.

The system will also make it possible to optimise the output of each individual luminaire. On streets with highly reflective surfaces, such as light-coloured roadways, lamps will be able to operate at lower power. The city will also be able to reduce lighting levels on local streets where traffic is very light at certain times of night. Based on the adopted estimation model, Emital says annual energy savings could reach up to 30%.

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MTN Group said it has secured approval from IHS Towers shareholders to acquire the remaining shares it does not own, moving the pan-African operator closer to full control of the tower company.

The companies announced the deal in February, under which MTN will acquire the remaining 75.3% stake in IHS for $8.50 per share. The transaction values IHS at around $6.2 billion, with MTN’s cash consideration for the shares it does not already own amounting to about $2.2 billion.

IHS has a portfolio of nearly 29,000 towers across Africa, making it one of the continent’s largest tower companies. It serves multiple mobile operators, with MTN present across five of its key markets.

The tower company has also completed the sale of its 51% stake in Brazilian fibre venture I-Systems to TIM S.A., Telecom Italia’s Brazilian unit. The disposal forms part of a wider move to exit IHS’s Latin American operations ahead of MTN’s acquisition of its remaining African business.

MTN required approval from at least two-thirds of IHS shareholders voting on the transaction. The vote fulfils a key condition for the deal, although completion remains subject to outstanding regulatory approvals.

“The approval by IHS shareholders is an important step toward completion of the Transaction,” said Ralph Mupita, MTN Group president and CEO. “Within our Ambition 2030, the three-platform strategy, towers are a critical value-creation driver that will strengthen MTN’s strategic and financial position for the future, in a world where digital infrastructure and AI are becoming increasingly essential to Africa’s growth and development.”

MTN has sold towers to IHS since 2014 and became the tower company’s anchor tenant through a series of sale-and-leaseback and share-exchange deals over the past decade. The acquisition marks a reversal of that strategy, bringing a significant portion of MTN’s passive network infrastructure back under its control.

The deal reverses MTN’s previous strategy of selling towers to free up cash. Buying IHS gives it greater control over critical network infrastructure and allows it to keep more of the value currently paid out in lease costs. MTN will also receive rental income from other operators using IHS sites, but takes on more debt and exposure to operating costs.