Yandex launches Alice AI assistant for business
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:20

Yandex launches Alice AI assistant for business

Russian internet company Yandex has launched an AI assistant designed to handle work-related tasks: Alice AI for Business. It is suitable for companies of all sizes and across all sectors, from retail to construction, the company claims. The new Alice AI goes beyond assisting with isolated chores; it can handle complex, multi-step assignments. To complete these, the assistant utilises "agentic" workflows and integrates with various services - not only from Yandex but from other companies as well.

Zankore builds 100 MW Nvidia AI infrastructure in Indonesia, secures USD 3.1 billion financing
INDONESIA 07:55

Zankore builds 100 MW Nvidia AI infrastructure in Indonesia, secures USD 3.1 billion financing

Zankore has announced it is building an initial 100 MW of Nvidia AI Infrastructure in Indonesia. Zankore plans to deliver Nvidia-powered cloud services to AI-native companies, enterprises, startups, developers and institutions across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

ETRI develops AI platform to create and test game content
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

ETRI develops AI platform to create and test game content

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed an AI platform that can generate game content, identify errors by playing games itself and quantitatively predict how enjoyable a game will be. The AI-based game development and verification automation platform comprises separate creation and verification engines. The creation engine uses reinforcement learning-based procedural content generation to create game maps without relying on human-produced training data. 

Superloop launches AI assistant for business and wholesale customers
AUSTRALIA 05:36

Superloop launches AI assistant for business and wholesale customers

Australian operator Superloop has launched Kay, an AI account assistant integrated into its Krypton self-service platform for business customers, partners and managed service resellers. Kay allows users to interact with the platform through conversational prompts rather than navigating multiple screens or contacting support. 

SK Telecom discusses AI growth strategy with global telecom leaders
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

SK Telecom discusses AI growth strategy with global telecom leaders

SK Telecom (SKT) CEO Jung Jaihun has discussed strategies for growth in the AI era and digital trust with global telecommunications and technology industry leaders at the GSMA M360 ASEAN event in Kuala Lumpur. Jung met GSMA secretary general Vivek Badrinath to discuss new AI-driven growth opportunities and strategies for shifting telecom infrastructure towards AI. The discussions included cooperation around SKT's AI full-stack strategy, spanning infrastructure, models and services, including its plans to de

Nvidia targets 2 GW Australian AI infrastructure buildout with local partners
AUSTRALIA 05:32

Nvidia targets 2 GW Australian AI infrastructure buildout with local partners

Nvidia said it is working with eight Australian cloud and data centre operators on a potential buildout of up to 2 GW of AI infrastructure by 2027, using its DSX AI factory platform. The company's announcement highlights the partners as Firmus, Sharon AI, Iren, Megaport, ResetData, CDC, NextDC and AirTrunk. The infrastructure companies will provide the land, power and data centre capacity, while Nvidia will supply its DSX platform, accelerated computing, networking and software. 

Bakcell holds telecom chatbot hackathon with Peerstack Academy students
AZERBAIJAN 9 SEP

Bakcell holds telecom chatbot hackathon with Peerstack Academy students

Azerbaijan operator Bakcell held an artificial intelligence hackathon for Peerstack Academy students. As part of the competition, participants developed an AI-powered chatbot for the telecommunications sector. Using artificial intelligence tools, effective prompt engineering, and programming, the teams transformed their ideas into real-world projects.

Harmonic unveils intelligent SensAI fabric that ingests data from broadband ISP ecosystems
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Harmonic unveils intelligent SensAI fabric that ingests data from broadband ISP ecosystems

Harmonic said it is launching an intelligence fabric for broadband networks that ingests diverse data streams into a coherent information layer for executing AI optimisation. Dubbed SensAI, the software module forms part of cOS, Harmonic's flagship broadband orchestration and vCMTS suite. A handful of ISPs have been onboarded ahead of SensAI's general release, including Florida-based Hotwire Communications and Alaskan carrier GCI.

Tech Mahindra intros 'Zero Gravity' playbook to guide telecom AI projects
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Tech Mahindra intros 'Zero Gravity' playbook to guide telecom AI projects

Tech Mahindra has introduced a strategic framework intended to accelerate telecom's evolution towards AI-native, autonomous operations. Dubbed Zero Gravity Telco Architecture, this initiative aims to create a systematic approach to help service providers overcome barriers to implementation, including concerns around fragmented IT systems, inconsistent data sets, and inflated expenditure.

Semtech intros 224G-capable optical transceiver components
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Semtech intros 224G-capable optical transceiver components

Semtech has commenced early sales of a new range of 224G-capable linear transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) and drivers. The updated offering targets near and co-packaged optical (NPO/CPO) deployments which address power and density challenges in hyperscale and AI data infrastructure, as well as other state-of-the-art networking use cases. Three products will be available at launch: the GN1838L and GN42T380 are octal TIA chipsets, while the GN42M380 is a linear octal Mach-Zehnder Modulator driver optimised for

Accenture, Google Cloud set up new Gemini Enterprise group
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Accenture, Google Cloud set up new Gemini Enterprise group

Accenture and Google Cloud have extended their partnership with the launch of the new Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group. This brings together co-developed AI solutions and Gemini Enterprise-certified specialists, creating a 1,000 forward deployed engineer (FDE) workforce to help customers deploys agentic AI solutions. 

C Spire expands Netcracker BSS deal to surface agentic AI-led efficiencies in billing, customer care
UNITED STATES 9 SEP

C Spire expands Netcracker BSS deal to surface agentic AI-led efficiencies in billing, customer care

Netcracker Technology, an NEC subsidiary, has announced an expanded deal with existing US-based customer C Spire to deploy additional features from its Revenue Management BSS module, including agentic AI-led automation. Formerly named Cellular South, C Spire offers residential fibre and cellular plans in regional markets including Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama as well as a nationwide business connectivity offering. Netcracker has worked with the carrier to implement early agentic AI efficiencies, inclu

URUGUAY 9 SEP

Uruguay sets up National AI Centre

Uruguay has launched the country's first National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an inter-institutional hub designed to produce advanced research, train specialist talent and accelerate technology transfer across government, academia and industry. The centre has already started operating under the name Vidart Institute, a homage to pioneering computer scientist Jorge Vidart.

GERMANY 9 SEP

Deutsche Telekom introduces AI agent platforms to support business-critical operations

Deutsche Telekom is introducing two new Artificial Intelligence driven platforms for the management of business-critical operations. One platforms,T-AI Agent Plattform from Telekom Business, helps managing AI agents for automation services for SMEs. The T-AI Agent Platform is based on n8n's workflow automation technology. The other platform, T-AI Agentic Hub from T-Systems, provides automation services for enterprises and public sector.

GLOBAL 9 SEP

Cinterion embeds edge AI into cellular IoT modules using LiteRT-based SDK

Telit Cinterion said it is launching a lightweight edge AI SDK for its upcoming cellular IoT modules, based on the software code formerly known as TensorFlow Lite. Starting in Q4, Telit Cinterion will launch LiteRT-capable edge AI and IoT connectivity modules, with plans to market 4G, 5G RedCap, and performance-grade 5G variants. The LiteRT runtime will be embedded via Cinterion's SDK into the module's Linux-powered firmware, enabling the device to leverage AI inference using on-board processing resources a

GLOBAL 9 SEP

Meta introduces Muse personal AI assistant

Meta is bringing its AI vision to life with a new personal assistant called Muse. Available as a standalone app, on the web or in WhatsApp, Muse can take action on behalf of the user, completing tasks such as writing emails, booking travel or paying bills. It's available free for basic tasks, with paid subscriptions for more advanced functions. Muse launches first in the US, and also will be available soon on Meta's smart glasses.

GLOBAL 9 SEP

Qualcomm en Amazon breiden samenwerking uit voor AI-datacenters

Qualcomm en Amazon breiden hun samenwerking uit voor de ontwikkeling van maatwerkchips en optische connectiviteitsoplossingen voor grootschalige AI-datacenters van Amazon Web Services (AWS). De bedrijven werken aan meerdere generaties maatwerkchips voor AI-infrastructuur, met de nadruk op AI-inferentie. Ook werken ze samen aan optische connectiviteitsoplossingen die de toenemende bandbreedtebehoefte in AI-datacenternetwerken moeten opvangen, op basis van de SerDes-technologie en de optische digitale signaal

GLOBAL 9 SEP

HPE and Oracle expand networking collaboration for AI infrastructure

HPE and Oracle are expanding their networking collaboration to support Oracle's global AI infrastructure buildout, with Oracle planning potential multi-year deployment of HPE Juniper Networking equipment across its AI data centres worldwide. The collaboration builds on more than a decade of engineering work between Oracle and Juniper Networks. HPE Juniper Networking already supports parts of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) data centre, regional and edge networks, including MX and PTX routers and QFX swi

EGYPT 9 SEP

Vodafone Business and Cassava Technologies launch Egypt's first national AI factory

Vodafone Business and Cassava Technologies have partnered to launch Egypt's first sovereign AI factory, designed to host and process complex AI applications locally. Leveraging Nvidia accelerated computing technologies through Cassava - Africa's first Nvidia cloud partner - the facility aims to establish Egypt as a regional hub for AI and technology infrastructure while strengthening national data processing capabilities.

FRANCE 9 SEP

Naver proposes AI Factory collaboration in France

South Korean internet giant Naver has proposed working with French companies and institutions to develop AI factories for the European market, as the company expands its AI partnerships in France. Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon made the proposal at the Korea-France Business Roundtable, identifying global AI infrastructure, sovereign and secure industry-specific AI, and cultural content as three areas for potential cooperation.

JAPAN 9 SEP

NTT tests AI avatar for manufacturing websites

NTT Smart Connect has begun a proof-of-concept (PoC) with OneAI and Japanese manufacturing company Tohshin Technical to test an AI avatar for website customer engagement and support. The AI avatar has been deployed on Tohshin Technical's product page for its centre-less grinding machines, where it provides product information through interactive voice and visual content. The companies will assess whether the technology can improve product understanding, generate enquiries and sales opportunities, and reduce

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 9 SEP

KT expands company-wide AI transformation programme

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding its use of AI across the company through an internal programme that turns employee ideas for improving business processes into AI Transformation (AX) projects. The AX Design Clinic brings KT's internal AX specialists together with employees to analyse existing workflows and identify pain points before designing and implementing solutions. The programme covers workflow design, technology selection, development and testing of AI agents and automation tools.

JAPAN 9 SEP

NTT West uses AI voices to take Japanese folklore overseas

NTT West's Voicence business and Ai Kikaku Center, which manages the Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi animated series, have formed an alliance to preserve and expand the Japanese folklore programme for future generations and overseas audiences. As the first initiative, the companies will present a multilingual digital display using authorised AI-generated voices of the programme's late narrators, Etsuko Ichihara and Fujio Tokita, at a Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi exhibition in Tokyo from 18 September.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 9 SEP

South Korea proposes KRW 4.7 tln fund for homegrown frontier AI

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) is proposing a KRW 4.7 trillion (USD 3.49 billion) fund to support the development of a homegrown AI model intended to be on par with global frontier models. The proposed funding would form part of MSIT's KRW 9.4 trillion AI budget for 2027, an increase of 84.3 percent from the previous year's allocation. The wider MSIT budget proposal totals KRW 29.65 trillion.

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