As the technopocalypse builds up a head of steam thanks – possibly – to some dodgy wiring at Microsoft Towers, EU leaders are gathering in Dublin today for what is being billed as their first ever AI summit. Let’s hope the PowerPoint is working. The assembled bigwigs will be attempting to work out how Europe can make up the ground it has lost to the US and China in the AI race – the bloc has its hopes largely pinned on its plan for up to five “AI gigafactories,” or data-centers-on-steroids, if you prefer. (SeeEU defers formal call for AI gigafactories to early <a href="https://myappsplus.com/the-top-6-nintendo-switch-2-exclusives-of-2026/” title=”The top 6 Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives of 2026″>2026,Eurobites: Orange and friends bid for ‘AI gigafactory’ in France,Telefónica preps final bid for AI gigafactory in SpainandDeutsche Telekom sharpens AI gigafactory focus with Schwarz – report.)
Boldyn lands smart-city gig in Italy
Boldyn Networks has landed an environmental monitoring gig in Viterbo, Italy as part of the picturesque city’s “Living Smart Viterbo” smart-city project. Using a network of sensors connected to a cloud platform, the project aims to provide the city authorities with real-time data on air quality, microclimate and urban heat islands. Italy’s national research council, the CNR, is contributing its boffins to the project.
Vodacom does carrier aggregation in South Africa
Vodacom South Africa is claiming a market first with the deployment of New Radio carrier aggregation technology across its 5G network. The technology combines multiple spectrum bands to offer faster speeds and increased capacity, particularly in high-demand areas.
Bright Edge offers KCOM Layer 2 connectivity
UK-based Bright Edge Networks says it has become the first wholesale platform to offer KCOM’s new API-enabled Layer 2 FTTP product, Wholesale Fibre. By taking KCOM services through Bright Edge at Layer 2, companies can, claims Bright Edge, benefit from a more commercially attractive proposition while still accessing KCOM’s network through Bright Edge’s Beacon portal. KCOM is a fixed-line operator based in and around the northern English city of Hull.
Two years ago today…
Eurobitesreportedthat Vodafone was working with chip company AMD on the development of 5G-friendly basestations that could cope with the rigors of AI whilst consuming less energy.
