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A Japanese consortium is preparing to demonstrate an offshore data center facility aimed at the next generation of AI. By offshore, they mean literally floating in the water. The project is expected to kick off in the fall of this year. … [visit site to read more]

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Malaysian operator Maxis has partnered with Nokia to deploy data centre networking solutions for large enterprises, aiming to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud adoption.

In a statement, Maxis described the partnership as a joint go-to-market initiative designed to equip enterprises, hyperscalers, and OTT players with more scalable, secure, and automated networking capabilities to fully leverage AI and cloud technologies.

As part of the collaboration, Maxis will provide high-performance connectivity using Nokia’s AI-powered Data Centre Fabric, a networking solution that enables data centre operators to enhance efficiency, automation, and resilience in their cloud environments.

“The rapid evolution of AI and cloud technologies is creating new opportunities and driving growth in the cloud and data centre landscape. Reflecting this transformation, our partnership with Nokia will support our ongoing efforts to deliver next-generation networking solutions to our customers,” said Maxis Chief Enterprise Business Officer Prateek Pashine.

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Recent cable landing station news from eastern India and West Africa underlines the continuing growth of the submarine cable business across both regions.

The state of Odisha in eastern India is aiming to establish itself as a global digital hub; to this end the state government’s Electronics and IT department has initiated plans to set up a cable landing station (CLS) in a coastal city called Puri.

A detailed project report is apparently being jointly prepared by ICT neutral telecom infrastructure provider RailTel and consultancy Deloitte.

The facility will provide direct international fibre connectivity, reducing latency, improving internet speed, and, it is hoped, positioning Odisha as a prime destination for hyperscalers, global capability centres and enterprises.

According to India’s Economic Times news service, the state’s Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has emphasised the need for consultations with hyperscalers and key ecosystem players to ensure a comprehensive and future-ready implementation. He has also called for early submission of the detailed project report for approval with a focus on completion of the project within three years.

Puri was identified as the ideal location for the cable landing station due to its strategic geographic position, suitable coastline, scalability potential and robust infrastructure.

Meanwhile, in West Africa, ACE Gabon, part of the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) subsea cable consortium, and Medusa Africa have signed a construction and maintenance agreement to land the Medusa submarine cable in Port-Gentil, Gabon. 

According to the Data Centre Dynamics website the original plan was for The Medusa submarine cable, which is powered by AFR-IX Telecom – an infrastructure and telecom operator in Africa – to have 17 landing points across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia. Now, however, as well as connecting all Mediterranean countries it will extend into West Africa. 

ACE Gabon will act as the landing party in Gabon, providing both domestic resources and investment as well as continuous operational and maintenance support in Gabon and its territorial waters for the lifetime of the cable, expected to be 25 years.

ACE Gabon will also own rights along the trunk of the Medusa system, enabling it to provide regional and international broadband services to the country’s enterprises and people.

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MegaFon Tajikistan has switched on 60 new 4G base stations across the country as part of its efforts to enhance service quality.

In a translated statement, the operator said that since the beginning of the year, 20 new 4G sites have been deployed in Khatlon, making it the most expanded region, with several cities and districts benefiting from the rollout. The Sughd region saw the addition of 14 base stations, while several unspecified sites were also activated in Dushanbe province.

The expansion is supported by government initiatives aimed at developing Tajikistan’s digital economy and driving innovation.

“2025-2030 have been declared the ‘Years of Development of the Digital Economy and Innovations’ in our country. Sharing the goal of making digital services widely accessible, we have been actively launching base stations across cities and regions since the start of January. This aligns with both technological advancements and the expectations of our subscribers,” said Anatoly Izyumnikov, CEO of MegaFon Tajikistan.