All DigitalBridge (Colony Capital) articles
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom lines up Brookfield for AI data centre investment
Deutsche Telekom turns to towerco partner Brookfield Asset Management for co-investment in AI data centres and considers setting up an off-balance sheet partnership as competition heats up for EU-funded contracts.
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Analyst BriefingsEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: fixed infra highs and lows; backbones strengthened
Latest in EMEA digital infra: satellite trio begins picking IRIS2 construction partners; EU takes another look at KKR’s recent fixed asset purchase; South Africa’s Competition Commission finally gives verdict on Vodacom–CIVH fibre JV; African telcos and govs strengthen backbone…
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M&AAllianz expands European infra portfolio with Yondr stake buy
German financial giant (and Telefónica fibre partner) acquires minority stake, following DigitalBridge and La Caisse’s buyout of data centre operator. Move sees Allianz further expand digital infra investments, which now comprises data centres, fibre, and towers…
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Analyst BriefingsEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: lighting up subsea lines; wireless infra org tweaks
Latest on EMEA digital infra: Boldyn Networks and Deutsche Funkturm restructure; Telxius partners with Google on new transatlantic subsea system; Telenor eyes Norwegian expansion with GlobalConnect asset acquisition…
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Network & InfraYondr opens doors to new German data centre, eyes European expansion
Data centre player cuts the ribbon on 40MW Frankfurt facility, which it claims marks a “significant step” in its ongoing European expansion plans. The launch brings Yondr’s total deployed IT capacity over the past year to 100MW. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingsEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: AI factories in the pipeline; sovereign satellite race rolls on
Latest in EMEA digital infra: AST SpaceMobile, Eutelsat progress European sovereign satellite plans; Spain becomes latest EU country to submit AI Gigafactory bid; Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries updates on infra rejigs…
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TechnologyA Pragmatist’s Guide to Telco AI: BT and Zayo on getting data right, winning fast, riding the wave
From data foundations, sidestepping common pitfalls, and rapid experimentation, to real-world use cases, scalable growth, and building profit centres. Actionable insights and proven strategies for how AI is being harnessed to transform telecoms, drive operational excellence, unlock new revenue
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PeopleMagyar Telekom selects CEO of wireless infra carve-out
Hungarian operator names wholesale expert Sándor Markovics CEO of planned tower spin-off after shareholders voted for the creation of the new unit at a recent EGM.
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Network & InfraProject Reach: Freshwave, Neos seek digital infra ‘blueprint’ to power up UK rail
Freshwave and Neos Networks firm up collaboration with Network Rail and UK mobile operators to upgrade fibre and wireless infra along key UK rail routes, with funding from the likes of DigitalBridge, Infracapital, and SSE Group. Work to begin imminently, with pair hoping to develop business model “blueprint” for future deployments…
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Analyst BriefingsEMEA Infrawatch Briefing: tower sell-offs, DC deployments, orbital experiments
Cellnex CEO Marco Patuano says the TowerCo is one step closer to selling its Swiss business and French data centre assets. Meanwhile, IHS Towers forks off Rwandan unit to newly formed tower player. In the space sector, several players look to get D2D services off the ground, while others tinker with new space comms solutions.
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PeopleAtlasEdge names chief to lead new ops function
European data centre provider creates new Business Operations function, and appoints IT and telecoms aficionado Raoul du Plessis to lead it. Appointment is next in AtlasEdge’s series of management team changes seen over the past year…
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M&ADigitalBridge in talks over sale to asset management duo — report
Asset managers 26North and Mercuria reportedly in talks to acquire DigitalBridge, with deal potentially set to materialise “in the coming days”.
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Analyst BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: T-Mobile’s looking up
Un-Carrier continues to build out its growth platform as it reports FY24 figures, mooting a wider play in satcomms and assuring over the strength of its prepaid business. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeLiberty gives European B2B services business a new name and mission
Shared services arm rebadged and given mandate to seek expansion in areas such as energy, fintech, and insurance.
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Analyst BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: fibre ups and downs; telcos lean into data centre deals
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including a DC sale in Ireland; UK fibre altnet plans from new INCA CEO Paddy Paddison; another Project Gigabit stumble; a world-first satellite claim from One NZ; plus strategic executive moves and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: infra multi-tasking, EU digital plans, new Voda space deal
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including European SatComms catch-up; leveraging InfraCo energy assets; Ofcom spectrum price cuts; people moves, and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: private networks under scrutiny, IoT’s defence role flagged
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including NIC consideration of network investment vulnerabilities; Europe backing for satellite defence role; iliad plots hyperscale data platform; people moves, and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: fibre retail goldrush, Ericsson and Nokia wins, space gets crowded
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including Lit Fibre and AllPoints consider retail prospects; private equity keeps up data centre funding momentum; Boldyn brings positive vision to neutral hosting, and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: Community Fibre wins backing, Spring Fibre loses; data centres dominate
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including Community Fibre’s latest funding; the UK National Wealth Fund’s capital cut; SpaceMobile’s role in satellite war games; and plenty more…
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Strategy & ChangeGenAI is ‘last chance’ for telcos, says DigitalBridge CEO Ganzi
Telecoms operators’ central office and fibre assets give them a chip in the generative AI game, but they need to play their cards right, says boss of digital infra giant.