BROWSING: AI

AI to double electricity demand from DCs by 2030: IEA

The IEA report predicts that AI processing in the U.S. will need more electricity than all heavy industries combined, such as steel, cement and chemicals In brief – why this matters -AI is set to double electricity demand from data centers by 2030, reaching 945 TWh...

China to see huge economic impact of 5G, AI by 2030: GSMA

China continues to show how advanced 5G services, mobile innovation, AI and digital services can have real economic impact, GSMA said In brief – why this matters -Mobile technologies will contribute $2 trillion (8.3% of GDP) to China’s economy by 2030, driven largely by 5G, AI...

UK’s new AI Energy Council targets 20x compute growth by 2030

The AI Energy Council will play a key role in ensuring that AI technologies are not only powered efficiently, but also sustainably In brief – why this matters –The U.K. has launched an AI Energy Council to align clean energy goals with the growing power needs...

AI infra brief: From Dell, NexGen Cloud, Cerebras and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Dell Technologies unveils infrastructure innovations for AI-ready data centers Dell Technologies has introduced a broad range of infrastructure innovations to help organizations modernize their data centers and...

Five key things to know about AI infra investments in Japan

SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure development. With major companies and global tech leaders investing heavily in AI...

AI infra brief: From KDDI, Axiom and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. KDDI closes deal for Osaka AI data center Japanese operator KDDI sealed a purchase agreement with Sharp to acquire its former LCD screen factory in Sakai, Japan,...

SK Telecom bets big on liquid cooling tech for AI data centers

SK Telecom and its partners will develop technology across all major liquid cooling methods: Direct, Immersion and Precision In brief – why this matters -SK Telecom and partners will co-develop next-gen liquid cooling technologies for AI data centers as liquid cooling becomes critical to support high-density...

AI infra brief: From Meta, InfiniLink, SoftBank and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin Meta Platforms is planning on spending nearly $1 billion on setting up a data center project in...

AI-optimized data center — five critical components

AI-optimized data centers require GPUs, TPUs, high-speed networking, advanced cooling systems, as well as fast and scalable storage As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly evolve, the demand for high-performance computing environments is growing at a fast pace. AI applications like generative models, real-time language...

AI in telecoms – what to know and what to ask (see you tomorrow!)

In sum – what you need to know AI for internal telco efficiencies – AI is being used so successfully in customer care and network maintenance that service agents are solving most problems without raising tickets, and network engineers are up to 70% time-richer New roles...

Siemens sells slices of O2 Telefónica’s public 5G network to German water utilities

In sum – what you need to know Siemens-led 5G offer – Siemens will hold the customer relationship, selling slices of O2 Telefónica’s 5G network to utilities with its own increasingly AI-heavy Industry 4.0 solutions. Wide-area ‘private’ 5G – optimised public 5G slicing is the only...

AI infra brief: From DOE, NTT, CyrusOne and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. DOE identifies 16 federal sites for data center and AI Infra development The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform...

What is a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit)?

Unlike traditional CPUs or GPUs, a Tensor Processing Unit is specifically built to handle the complex calculations required for deep learning models Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and powerful hardware is needed to support its growth. One of the most important components in...

Deutsche Telekom deepens partnership with Google Cloud

Deutsche Telekom said the agreement focuses on cloud and AI integration to modernize its networks and applications German carrier Deutsche Telekom has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Google Cloud, extending until 2030. In a release, the telco noted that the agreement focuses on cloud...

Qualcomm buys MovianAI to boost generative AI capabilities 

In sum – what you need to know Gen AI R&D push – Qualcomm has bought MovianAI, the generative AI division of VinAI, to enhance its R&D and integrate advanced AI into smartphones, computers, vehicles. AI synergies – The deal follows Qualcomm’s purchase of tinyML specialist...

What is liquid cooling and why is it key for AI Data centers?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a fast pace, data centers need to evolve to handle the growing demand for computing power. Traditional air-based cooling systems are struggling to keep up with the high heat generated by modern AI hardware. This is...

RCR news brief: StarHub, Samsung, IDC and more

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...

Verizon on AI: ‘Who better to be the hub and highway – than the hub and highway?’

Alert | For more about AI in telecoms from Verizon Business, don't miss the RCR webinar on April 8 – with panellists also from ABI Research, Red Hat, Spirent Communications, and TUPL. Sign up here. In sum – what you need to know AI...

AI infra brief: From Keysight, Edgnex, AMD and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Keysight unveils architecture for scaling AI data centers Keysight Technologies has unveiled the Keysight Artificial Intelligence (KAI) architecture, a portfolio of end-to-end solutions aimed at helping customers...

Top three ways renewable energy is powering AI data centers

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the demand for data centers has skyrocketed. AI applications require massive computing power, leading to higher energy consumption. Many AI data centers are turning to renewable energy solutions to address this challenge. These efforts aim to reduce...

How AI and XR are pushing the limits of immersive experiences

Qualcomm sees distributed spatial computing as key to enabling new consumer and enterprise XR use cases While the timeline remains uncertain, connected smart glasses are widely expected to replace smartphones as the primary mobile computing platform. As that future takes shape, Qualcomm sees distributed spatial...

AI infra brief: From Retym, Lessengers, Pulsant and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Retym secures new funds to drive AI infrastructure innovation Semiconductor firm Retym has raised $75 million in its latest financing round, led by Spark Capital. Retym specializes in...

What is an AI hyperscale data center? — five features and three reasons they matter

An AI hyperscale data center is a large facility designed to support AI workloads on a massive scale In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. To support this growth, companies need powerful data centers that can handle massive amounts of data and...

RCR news brief: MTN Group, MobiFone, GSMA and more

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...