Google Introduces New Subsea Cable Systems Under Australia Connect Initiative
Introducing the Bosun Subsea Cable Google has announced the Australia Connect initiative, a significant investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. As part of this initiative, Google will develop new subsea cable systems, building on its existing Pacific Connect infrastructure, according to a Google Cloud blog post. […]
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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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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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Google Fiber’s New CTO- John Abbot
John Abbot, who was most recently CFO at AI company Dataminr, will oversee Google Fiber’s Finance, Strategy & Analytics and Accounting teams. He’s had over three decades of experience across media, technology, infrastructure, telecom and finance, a press release notes. Google Fiber CEO Dinni Jain said in a statement Abbot “understands this business from many […]
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Google Fiber Elevates Broadband Experience Focus
Google Fiber is renowned for its multi-gigabit speeds in several US markets, is now placing increased emphasis on enhancing the overall broadband experience for its customers. Rather than solely focusing on delivering high speeds to the home, Google Fiber is prioritizing the performance of the home network itself, including Wi-Fi coverage and reliability. In a […]
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Google to Construct First Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable Linking Africa and Australia
Google is set to build the first subsea fiber-optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud providers compete for business, with Google aiming to catch up with AWS and Microsoft’s Azure. The announcement follows recent widespread outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables. Google aims to position itself as a […]
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Google Subsea Cables Invested with USD 1 Billion for Connectivity with Japan
Google has revealed its intention to invest USD 1 billion in digital connectivity to Japan, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure across the Pacific region. The initiative encompasses the expansion of the Pacific Connect project and the implementation of two new subsea cables, namely Proa and Taihei. In collaboration with partners such as KDDI, ARTERIA, Citadel […]
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Google Pixel Phones Will Soon Enable eSim Conversion
In 2022, Apple took a bold step by eliminating the physical SIM slot in the iPhone 14 and fully embracing eSIM technology. Although Android phones have yet to fully adopt this change, it appears to be on the horizon. Despite the convenience that eSIM brings for both users and carriers, the transition process can be […]
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Google Play Took Down Two Int’l eSIM Services Apps from Play Store in India After DoT’s Orders
Google has taken down two apps, Airalo and Holafly, offering international eSIM services from the Google Play Store in India following directives from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) aimed at curbing cyberfraud. Both applications, facilitating eSIM-enabled telecom services globally, were removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian region. Despite attempts to seek comments […]
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Google Fiber Expands Horizons with 20-Gigabit Service Vision
Amidst the ongoing competition within the industry over 10-gigabit services, Google Fiber is setting its sights on a bolder goal. The company is planning to introduce a symmetrical 20-gigabit service for select residential and business customers by the end of this year. To make this endeavor possible, Google Fiber has turned to Nokia’s 25G-PON system. […]
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