$400m SoftBank investment plans revealed for “one of Japan’s largest data centers”
Multinational telecommunications investment holding company SoftBank has announced plans to develop a new data center in Hokkaido, Japan. The center, which will be located in Tomakomai City, will be the result of an investment of 40-60 billion yen (US $266-400 million), in a bid to develop one of Japan’s largest data centers. The company operates […]
China Leads the Way with World’s Largest and Most Advanced 5G Network Deployment
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced the successful rollout of the world’s most extensive and advanced 5G network. With a total of 3.19 million 5G base stations deployed by the end of September, this achievement is expected to bolster the foundation for China’s continuous expansion in the digital economy. According to […]
Microsoft Signs MoU on AI Cloud Technology with Abu Dhabi DCT
Microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) of Abu Dhabi. The agreement is with respect to use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Technology, where Microsoft will help the Abu Dhabi DCT drive digital transformation within the organisation. According to a press statement, “This engagement with […]
Sunway Construction Secures RM 192.88 Million Data Center Project in Johor
Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB) has officially accepted the Letter of Initial Appointment (LOIA) issued by K2 Strategic Infrastructure Malaysia Sdn Bhd, marking the commencement of a data center development project in Johor with an estimated value of RM 192.88 million. According to a statement filed with Bursa Malaysia, SunCon has confirmed that the contract […]