AWS

AWS Invests $11 Billion in Georgia Data Centers to Power AI Growth

AWS has announced a $11 billion investment to expand its data center infrastructure in Georgia, supporting the rising demand for AI and cloud services. The project will create 550 high-skilled jobs and position Georgia as a tech hub. This move aligns with AWSโ€™s strategy to meet growing AI workloads, following similar investments in Indiana and globally.
Lumen Technologies and AWS join forces to transform network operations with generative AI capabilities. This partnership leverages Lumen’s fiber network and AWSโ€™s advanced cloud technologies to create scalable, AI-powered network solutions. By enabling high-performance connectivity for generative AI applications, Lumen and AWS are set to redefine industries such as healthcare, media, and automotive through autonomous networks that optimize speed, security, and reliability.
Discover the future of stadium experiences with 5G and AI-powered digital mascots. From real-time interactions to personalized content, these innovative technologies are revolutionizing fan engagement in sports venues, creating immersive, multi-dimensional events that deepen brand connections and enhance the live event atmosphere.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS GenAI Loft in Bengaluru, a pop-up event running until August 9, 2024. This initiative aims to foster innovation in generative AI by providing startups and developers access to Amazon Bedrock and AI models from Meta, Anthropic, Cohere, and Mistral AI. Attendees can participate in workshops, demos, and networking sessions to explore real-world applications of generative AI across various industries.
Discover how generative AI is transforming the telecom industry through strategic partnerships between telcos and tech vendors. These collaborations embed AI at the core of operations, enhancing connectivity, operational efficiencies, and customer experiences. Stay informed about the latest developments and the impact of AI and Gen-driven innovations in telecommunications.
Vodafone’s Generative AI strategy is transforming customer experiences and operational efficiency. Key highlights include:

SuperTOBi – Virtual Assistant: Vodafone’s SuperTOBi, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, enhances customer service by providing faster, accurate responses and supporting multiple languages. It significantly improves customer satisfaction rates.

Hotel Experience Transformation: Vodafone’s virtual assistant, unveiled at FiturTechY, serves as a virtual receptionist, improving guest interactions and operational efficiency in hotels. Additionally, REM Data helps manage high-traffic areas and TechYRoom streamlines hotel maintenance tasks with voice-controlled automation.

VOXI AI Chatbot: VOXI’s chatbot, developed with Accenture, offers human-like interactions and personalized support, significantly enhancing the customer service experience with faster resolutions and higher accuracy.

Microsoft Partnership: Vodafone’s 10-year strategic partnership with Microsoft focuses on delivering hyper-personalized customer experiences, scaling IoT and digital services, and modernizing data centers, driving digital transformation and sustainability.

AI-Onboard in Automotive: Vodafone and Infinite Reality introduce AI-Onboard, merging Generative AI with AR and VR for an immersive automotive retail experience. This platform supports innovative payment systems and enhances customer engagement.

Vodafone’s innovative use of Generative AI demonstrates its leadership in customer service, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.
For years, telcos have been talking about the disruption and opportunity that a new breed of cloud-native 5G services will bring. It takes one lightbulb moment to shift industry perspectives into a different gear. In 2023, that moment came with the news that Amazon is offering mobile connectivity. Discover how retailers are prioritizing customer experience with cloud-based infrastructure with analytics and machine learning, powering GenAI to deliver personalized packages and rapid time-to-market.
00:00:01 – Introduction
00:01:01 – AWS Cloud Core Win with Telefonica Germany
00:05:47 – The Role of 5G in Network Slicing and Enterprise Applications
00:08:43 – Verizon’s Approach to Neutral Host 5G Networks
00:13:30 – Discussion on Verizon’s Strategy and Infrastructure Ownership
00:15:27 – Apple’s New iPad Launch and AI Capabilities
00:22:40 – Tesla’s Private 5G Network Video and Industry 4.0
00:26:19 – Outro and Final Thoughts
VIAVI Solutions’ strategic acquisition of Spirent Communications marks a significant move in the tech industry, aimed at revolutionizing testing, assurance, and security solutions for 5G, 6G, and cloud services.

Valued at approximately ยฃ1,005 million ($1,277 million), this merger is set to harness synergies between VIAVI’s and Spirent’s technologies, fostering innovation and tapping into new growth areas such as cloud service providers and 5G private networks.

With a $400 million investment from Silver Lake, the merger underscores a confident step towards achieving operational efficiencies and financial benefits, including substantial cost synergies. Expected to close in the second half of 2024, this merger highlights the evolving dynamics in tech, emphasizing integrated solutions for advanced network demands.

AWS News Feed

Download Magazine

With Subscription
Whitepaper
Explore the collaboration between Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University, Ericsson, and Saab at the Aviation Innovation Hub. Discover how private 5G networks, real-time analytics, and sustainable innovations are shaping the "Airport of the Future" for a smarter, safer, and greener aviation industry....
Whitepaper
Explore how Generative AI is transforming telecom infrastructure by solving critical industry challenges like massive data management, network optimization, and personalized customer experiences. This whitepaper offers in-depth insights into AI and Gen AI's role in boosting operational efficiency while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. Telecom operators can harness these AI-driven...
Supermicro and Nvidia Logo
Article & Insights
This article explores the deployment of 5G NR Transparent Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), detailing the architecture's advantages and challenges. It highlights how this "bent-pipe" NTN approach integrates ground-based gNodeB components with NGSO satellite constellations to expand global connectivity. Key challenges like moving beam management, interference mitigation, and latency are discussed, underscoring...

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Partner Events

Latest Videos

Partner Courses

The Mpirical Complete 5G Package includes the entire 5G training catalogue that Mpirical currently offers. Throughout the duration of the...
This learning path has been designed for participants with a technical background to gain a detailed understanding of the architecture...
This learning path has been designed for participants with a technical background to develop a complete picture of the 5G...
NetX is an app that sits within the Mpirical LearningZone. It has been developed as a visual aid for telecoms...
This learning path has been designed for participants with a semi technical background to gain a greater appreciation of the...
Scroll to Top