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Data Centers and 5G Expansion Fueling Fiber Cable Boom

A data centre boom globally, in addition to rapid 5G rollouts, is silently propelling the growth of another ancillary industry: Optic fibre cables (OFCs). With top dollar expected to flow into the segment in the next decade, service providers and fibre manufacturers are looking to simultaneously strengthen deployment locally and double down on building capacities […]

Telecom Industry

BSNL to Lease Land Assets to Data Centers and Renewable Firms in Major Turnaround Effort

Indian state-owned telecom BSNL is reportedly set to lease its extensive land assets to data center operators and renewable energy companies, aiming to revitalize its telecom business. BSNL Chairman Robert K Ravi stated that the company is exploring various options to monetize property assets across India, including telephone exchanges and office facilities, either by leasing […]

Telecom Infrastructure

NICSI to Build New Data Centre in Guwahati

The National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) is developing a new data center in North Guwahati, Assam, slated to begin operations by March 2025. This facility, funded by a grant from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and costing over Rs 600 crore, will be India’s sixth national data center. Initially planned with a […]

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India’s Data Centre Market Expected to Reach $8 Billion by 2025

India’s data centre market, valued at $7 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach $8 billion by 2025, according to a report by 1Lattice, a tech-enabled market intelligence firm. The report also predicts that the country’s data centre capacity will increase from 1,150 MW […]

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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers

Google has announced the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs), developed by Kairos Power, to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to accelerate clean energy adoption and meet its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. Nuclear Power for AI Under the […]

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Verizon Leverages AI to Enhance Call Center Efficiency

When people think of GenAI, ChatGPT often comes to mind, but limiting the technology to chatbots is a mistake, according to a Verizon executive. Pranay Bajpai, VP of Digital and Assisted Experience Systems at Verizon, emphasized that GenAI is much broader than just conversational tools. He explained that Verizon is initially using AI in its […]

Telecom Infrastructure

Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand

Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]

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Adani Group Fast-Tracks $4 Billion Investment in Data Centers: Report

The Adani Group is reportedly fast-tracking its $4 billion investment plan to expand its data center business, driven by growing demand from tech giants, particularly due to the increased power needs of AI-driven services. According to a report unnamed sources, this move will also strengthen Adani’s power sector by leveraging the high energy consumption associated […]

Telecom Infrastructure

India’s Data Centre Capacity Expands by 21% in H1 2024

In the first half of the year, there was a 21% increase in the total data centre stock across India. Mumbai led with a substantial 54.9% share of the total capacity, followed by Chennai (12.3%), Bengaluru (8.2%), and Pune (7.2%), according to a report by Savills. During the January-June period of 2024, the country saw […]