Keywords: Digital infrastructure


AI-driven power surges are putting data center infrastructure under growing pressure

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only digital innovation but also the infrastructure that powers it. As AI models become larger and more computationally demanding, data centers are facing unprecedented fluctuations in electricity consumption, creating new technical and......

Morocco ranks second in Africa for mobile internet upload speeds

Morocco has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading digital markets, ranking second among the continent’s largest mobile internet markets for upload speeds, according to recent performance data covering the first seven months of 2026. The latest figures indicate that Morocco......

UNCTAD warns of a potential slowdown in global foreign investment in 2026

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) could lose momentum in 2026 as geopolitical uncertainty and regional conflicts continue to weigh on international business decisions, according to a senior economist at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Ashraf Abdelaal, a senior economist......

Meta and BlackRock launch $14 billion Texas data center project to boost AI infrastructure

Meta Platforms and investment giant BlackRock have joined forces on a major data center development project in El Paso, Texas, valued at approximately $14 billion, as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to accelerate. The partnership creates a new venture focused on developing......

Morocco and Vertiv sign agreement to advance digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence

Morocco is strengthening its ambitions in digital transformation and artificial intelligence through a new cooperation agreement with Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and technology solutions. The Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and Vertiv......

HCLTech and Sarvam AI unveil $1.48 billion artificial intelligence data center project in Odisha

India is strengthening its ambitions in artificial intelligence with a major infrastructure investment as HCLTech and startup Sarvam AI join forces to establish a large-scale AI data center in the eastern state of Odisha. The initiative represents one of the country's most significant AI infrastructure......

Partners Group raises over $15 billion for record direct infrastructure investment program

Swiss asset manager Partners Group has completed fundraising for its fourth direct infrastructure investment program, securing more than $15 billion in commitments and marking its largest infrastructure vehicle to date. The fundraising milestone, announced on Monday, represents a significant expansion......

Telecom Italia board endorses Poste Italiane’s €11 billion takeover bid

(TIM) said its board of directors has unanimously approved the voluntary public tender and exchange offer launched by Poste Italiane for all outstanding shares of the telecom operator. The decision marks a major step forward in one of the most significant transactions in the Italian telecommunications......

Heatwaves challenge AI infrastructure as data centers face growing climate risks

As extreme heat becomes more frequent across Europe and other parts of the world, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing a new challenge into focus: protecting the data centers that power the AI revolution. Industry experts warn that climate change is becoming a major operational......