At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, AMD highlighted how its portfolio is helping telecom operators move from AI pilots to production deployments as they transition from traditional RAN to open, virtualized architectures. The company is positioning a combination of open software stacks, GPUs, CPUs, networking, and adaptive computing to support distributed, telco-grade AI across core, edge,

AMD and Nutanix have formed a multi-year partnership to create an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform. This collaboration aims to support agentic AI applications in data centers, hybrid cloud, and edge environments. The agreement seeks to deliver a production-ready, high-performance alternative to integrated AI stacks by using open standards and compatible software frameworks. The partnership

Mobile operators moving toward open and virtualized RAN architectures are finding that the main challenges are economic, resource use in tight environments, automation, and long-term growth rather than technology readiness. vRAN offers clear benefits in flexibility and supplier options, but as deployments transition from pilot projects to commercial scale, operators need to address rising energy

During VAST Forward 2026, VAST Data introduced multiple updates, ranging from a full-stack agentic computing platform to a secure, scalable thinking machine. The VAST Data PolicyEngine and VAST Data TuningEngine are two new computing services that will enable the next generation of the VAST AI OS to meet key requirements for organizations looking to scale

Nimbus Data introduced FlashMax as its next-generation multiprotocol all-flash platform for modern data centers. Positioned as a successor to the company’s FlashRack line, FlashMax combines PCIe-based expansion, rack-level resiliency, and next-generation data reduction while presenting block, file, and object services within a single namespace. Thomas Isakovich, founder and CEO of Nimbus Data, says traditional enterprise

Dell Technologies has introduced the Dell PowerEdge XR9700, a closed-loop, liquid-cooled, fully enclosed rugged server designed to run Cloud RAN and edge AI workloads in unprotected outdoor environments. Engineered for deployment on utility poles, rooftops, and building exteriors, the XR9700 targets dense urban buildouts, remote sites, and space-constrained locations where traditional data center footprints and

Backblaze is rolling out a new cloud object storage product aimed directly at neocloud platforms, the companies building AI-focused cloud environments for high-performance computing. The move comes as AI workloads increasingly strain storage infrastructure. Training large models, running inference, and processing media-heavy data all require systems that can keep pace with powerful GPUs. For many

Pure Storage has rebranded as Everpure™, positioning the move as a shift from reshaping enterprise storage to defining broader data management outcomes. Alongside the name change, Everpure has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 1touch, a data intelligence and orchestration company focused on delivering a unified view of enterprise information. The combination is intended to

NVIDIA is partnering with Akamai, Forescout, Palo Alto Networks, Siemens, and Xage Security to accelerate computing and AI in operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) environments. The goal is to improve real-time threat detection and response for critical infrastructure. These partnerships use a distributed setup in which security is enforced at the edge