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        Vapor IO, an edge data center colocation provider, has partnered with Cellnex Telecom, a European wireless telecommunications operator, to expand its edge network to Europe.&nbsp;
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        The company plans to deploy its first network in Barcelona and expand throughout Europe over the next couple of years by leveraging Cellnex&rsquo;s infrastructure. The partnership aims to reduce data traffic toward wireless and fiber networks. It will further enable enterprises to develop low-latency services such as real-time computer vision for public safety, smart retail, industrial robotics, autonomous vehicles, medical imaging, and online gaming.
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        Additionally, the companies plan to enable the efficient deployment of virtualized radio access network technology (Open RAN or vRAN). Cellnex will provide small edge data centers and tower ground space for storing hardware for edge computing&nbsp;and connect these edge data centers via several fiber optic routes. 
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Vapor IO partners with Cellnex to expand into Europe

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 <p>Cologix, a colocation and interconnection services provider, has obtained land in Johnstown, Ohio for the development of a new AI-ready data center campus. The company's investment in this expansion is set to be over USD 7 billion.</p>
 <p>The upcoming campus is planned to contain eight data centers and have a total capacity of 800MW across 2 million square feet. The development aims to offer high-density, ultra-low latency, and sustainable infrastructure to hyperscalers and enterprises. The commencement of the first phase of development is set for 2025.</p>
 <p>Cologix's expansion will be added to the company's current collection of four data centers located in Ohio. These existing data centers have a combined footprint of 500,000 square feet and an 80MW of power capacity.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> This follows the company’s <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/35316"> USD 1.5 billion funding </a> in October 2024, which was earmarked for strategic expansions of its data center network. The Ohio campus is a key part of the company’s broader strategy to accelerate its North American footprint and address growing demand for AI-driven computing infrastructure.</p>

Cologix acquires land for 800MW AI-ready data center campus in Ohio

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 <p>Ubitium, a company that develops universal RISC-V microprocessors, has successfully raised USD 3.7 million in a seed funding round. This round was co-led by Runa Capital, Inflection, and KBC Focus Fund.</p>
 <p>The raised funds are set to be used for the development of prototypes and the preparation of customer development kits. In terms of future plans, the company anticipates the launch of a multi-project wafer prototype as well as a development kit. Furthermore, by 2026, Ubitium also expects to ship its first Edge computing chips.</p>
 <p>Ubitium was founded in 2024 and has since focused on the creation of universal RISC-V microprocessors. These have a workload-agnostic architecture, designed to minimize complexity and costs. The chips developed by Ubitium consolidate processing functions, which proves beneficial for high-performance computing applications. Such applications are commonly found in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Edge devices, and autonomous systems.</p>
 
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Ubitium raises USD 3.7 million in seed funding to develop universal RISC-V processors

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 <p>Akamai Technologies has introduced a new cloud computing service called distributed compute regions. This service is available in various major locations worldwide, including Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.</p>
 <p>The purpose of these distributed compute regions is to increase the performance of Edge-native applications. They achieve this by decreasing latency, made possible through their proximity to the users.</p> 
 
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Akamai launches distributed compute regions for Edge computing

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<p>Edge Impulse, an ML model platform, has collaborated with semiconductor developer Ambiq to facilitate AI model deployment on Ambiq's Apollo4 Plus System-on-Chip (SoC). This partnership integrates Ambiq's SPOT platform with Edge Impulse's tools, aiding developers in creating scalable Edge AI solutions.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Edge AI model deployment focuses on running AI models directly on devices at the edge of networks, reducing latency and enabling real-time processing without relying heavily on cloud infrastructure. Recent developments in the space include ZEDEDA’s <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33945"> partnerships with Edge Impulse </a> to automate AI model development and deployment at scale and Edge Impulse’s <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33966"> partnership with Ceva </a> to develop, train, and deploy embedded ML applications.</p>

Edge Impulse partners with Ambiq to enable AI model deployment

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 <p>Avassa, an edge application management and operations platform, has formed a partnership with edge software provider Wind River. This partnership allows for the integration of Avassa Edge Platform with Wind River's Linux portfolio.</p>
 <p>This collaboration merges Wind River's Linux solutions with Avassa's edge platform, providing a comprehensive software stack for the management of edge workloads. Consequently, organizations can deploy containerized edge applications with heightened control and security.</p>
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Avassa partners with Wind River to integrate edge application management with Linux platforms

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 <p>OnLogic, an industrial computers maker, has teamed up with Mosaic Data Science, an AI consultancy, to provide Edge computing solutions capable of AI. </p>
 <p>Through this partnership, the aim is to assist businesses in managing data and making immediate decisions, even in tough industrial scenarios with minimal connectivity.</p>
 
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OnLogic partners with Mosaic Data Science to develop Edge AI computing solutions

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 <p>Fastly, a platform for cloud and Edge services, has introduced DDoS Protection, a new service designed to automatically defend against layer-7 and application-level DDoS attacks. The service uses proprietary Attribute Unmasking techniques to distinguish attack features, and employs layer seven DDoS mitigation strategies such as caching. The service can automatically process, analyze, diagnose, and respond to DDoS attacks without requiring manual intervention.</p>

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Fastly launches automated DDoS protection service

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 <p>Cologix, a provider of colocation and interconnection services, has successfully secured a massive USD 1.5 billion in capital funding. This financial milestone was made possible through a structured deal comprising a USD 1 billion revolving multi-asset development debt facility and an additional USD 500 million in equity sourced from new and existing investors.</p>
 <p>This significant injection of capital is set to propel an accelerated expansion plan for data centers across North America. Detailed plans include the ongoing development of large-scale campuses in high-profile locations such as Ashburn, Columbus, and Montréal. Additionally, new builds in Columbus, Des Moines, and Vancouver have been announced. These facilities are expected to provide over 650 MW of sellable capacity.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> The data center industry is experiencing a significant increase in investment, driven by the rapid growth of cloud computing, AI, and Edge applications, all of which require strong and scalable infrastructure. This funding round, which follows DataBank's recent <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34891"> USD 2 billion equity raise </a> , highlights the industry's confidence in the sustained demand for data infrastructure.</p>

Cologix raises USD 1.5 billion to expand data centers

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 <p>Nokia and Lenovo have established a strategic alliance to create data center solutions specifically tailored for AI and ML workloads. This collaboration will combine Lenovo's ThinkSystem AI-ready servers and storage with Nokia's data center networking facilities. It encompasses data center fabric, IP routing, Event-Driven Automation platform, and DDoS security portfolios as part of their integrated approach.&nbsp;</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> The combined solution aims to provide high-speed interconnectivity for AI clusters within and between data centers, improving data center capabilities by addressing the demanding compute, storage, and transit needs of AI and ML applications.</p>

Nokia partners with Lenovo to develop edge-ready AI data centers

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 <p>ZEDEDA, a firm specializing in edge management and orchestration, has teamed up with OnLogic, an industrial computer production company. The collaboration resulted in the creation of OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA, a blend of robust hardware and cloud-native edge orchestration software.</p>
 <p>The goal of this partnership is to decrease the deployment time and maintenance expenses connected with distributed edge infrastructure. Notably, the partnership highlights features such as application-agnostic design and extended solution lifecycles.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> ZEDEDA and OnLogic’s partnership reflects a broader trend toward integrating hardware and software to address the growing complexity of industrial edge computing. This partnership also follows ZEDEDA’s <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33945"> partnership with Edge Impulse </a> , initiated in September 2024, to accelerate AI deployment at the edge.</p>

All Updates

Vapor IO partners with Cellnex to expand into Europe

Cologix acquires land for 800MW AI-ready data center campus in Ohio

Ubitium raises USD 3.7 million in seed funding to develop universal RISC-V processors

Akamai launches distributed compute regions for Edge computing

Edge Impulse partners with Ambiq to enable AI model deployment

Avassa partners with Wind River to integrate edge application management with Linux platforms

OnLogic partners with Mosaic Data Science to develop Edge AI computing solutions

Fastly launches automated DDoS protection service

Cologix raises USD 1.5 billion to expand data centers

Nokia partners with Lenovo to develop edge-ready AI data centers

ZEDEDA and OnLogic partner to launch integrated edge computing solution for industrial environments

Edge Computing

Vapor IO partners with Cellnex to expand into Europe

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