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AI-Driven Cloud Boosts European IT Amid Managed Services Drop
📅 - The European IT and business services market experienced significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a surge in demand for cloud services fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). However, demand for managed services saw a notable decline during the same period, according to the latest ISG Index report by Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The combined annual contract value (ACV) for managed services and cloud-based "as-a-service" (XaaS) solutions reached $8.3 billion in Q4, a 17% year-over-year increase. However, this figure represented a 7% sequential decline from the record-breaking third quarter.
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📅 - Console Connect, Zenlayer Partner to Broaden Global Connectivity - Hyperconnected cloud provider Zenlayer and PCCW Globals automated network platform,Console Connect, have announced a strategic partnership to enhanceglobal connectivitythrough bilateral API integration. Zenlayer operates over 300 Points of Presence (PoPs) across 50 countries, while Console Connect is a carrier-grade, on-demand platform for intelligent data transport.
Together, the companies aim to streamline global data connectivity and expand their reach into emerging and established markets.
This collaboration combines Zenlayer's expertise in edge computing and low-latency networking with Console Connects automated networking capabilities, creating a seamless connection solution for [...]
📅 - e& Enhances SmartHub IX Infrastructure in the Middle East with DE-CIX - e& Carrier & Wholesale has strengthened its SmartHub IX data centers across the Middle East through a strategic partnership with carrier and data center-neutral Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX. This collaboration is set to significantly enhance regional and international connectivity, advancing the digital economy in the Middle East.
DE-CIX operates nearly 60 Internet Exchanges worldwide, spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. With direct access to DE-CIXs network, SmartHub IX aims to establish itself as a key player in the region's digital infrastructure.
Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at e&, emphasized the transformative impact of this partnership: [...]
📅 - Telxius Boosts Global Connectivity with Upgraded Carrier Ethernet Service - Telxius, a global connectivity provider, has announced an upgrade to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service for businesses and service providers in the Americas and Europe, offering greater bandwidth flexibility and enhanced performance. This latest improvement aims to help enterprises optimize their investments in connectivity by providing adaptable and scalable options for linking to key global hubs and cloud service providers.
The service is powered by Ciena's advanced optical pluggable technology, which replaces traditional transponders. It is supported by Telxius' extensive global infrastructure, encompassing over 100,000 km of undersea cables and terrestrial backhauls connecting [...]
📅 - Reliance Industries to Build Indias Largest AI Data Center - Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans to construct the worlds largest data center in Jamnagar, India. This ambitious project, with a capacity of three gigawatts and an estimated cost of $20 to 30 billion, represents a significant step in Indias digital transformation. The facility will focus on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aligning with the Indian governments push to position the country as a global leader in digital technology.
The project will utilize cutting-edge AI chips, including NVIDIAs Blackwell processors, designed to handle complex AI computations. This partnership between Reliance and NVIDIA underscores a shared vision for [...]
📅 - Massive AI Data Center Planned in the United Kingdom - The planning committee of Hertsmere Borough Council has given the green light to DC01UKs proposal for the construction of what will become Europes largest cloud and AI data center. The approval, which comes shortly after the UK governments release of its AI Opportunities Action Plan, signals a significant step forward in the nations commitment to becoming a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
DC01UKs facility is set to redefine the data center landscape with its unprecedented scale and cutting-edge capabilities. Once completed, the facility will span up to two million square feet, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. Strategically located near the [...]
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