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May 28th, 2026

Artificial Intelligence: China expands computing network

To assume a leading role in AI by 2030, China will have to provide more energy. The country’s energy authority has now reported an interim success.

By Manuel Liu

Opinion | Artificial intelligence

May 15th, 2026

Global Gateway: Computing power for Africa!

Artificial intelligence is seen as a major opportunity for developing and emerging economies. But that will only hold true if investments in computing capacity are made now. Daniel Schönwitz proposes how the European Union could support Africa in this respect.

By Daniel Schönwitz

Feature | Artificial intelligence

April 7th, 2026

Data centers: A lack of green electricity puts expansion at risk

According to experts, the German government’s strategy to double the capacity of the “factories of the 21st century” will lead to additional CO₂ emissions. But that is not the only problem.

By Kai Schöneberg

Ferri Abolhassan, Telekom-Vorstand und CEO von T-Systems

Feature | Digital sovereignty

February 2nd, 2026

AI gigafactories: Deutsche Telekom’s Board of Management calls for a competitive policy framework

Deutsche Telekom intends to participate in the EU tender for one of the planned AI gigafactories. However, CEO Ferri Abolhassan has warned that persistently high electricity prices place European providers at a competitive disadvantage – undermining Europe’s technological sovereignty and innovative capacity.

By Corinna Visser

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News | Electricity

November 19th, 2025

Electricity grid: It should be possible for companies to lose unused connection capacities

Industrial companies, data centers and large batteries in the EU are running out of options for connecting to the power grid. According to a leak, the Commission is making proposals on how to solve the problem – with noticeable consequences for companies too.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Data centers

November 12th, 2025

Digital omnibus: Google hopes for bold simplification

Google is investing EUR 5.5 billion in Germany. This shows that the company believes in the location, says Philipp Justus, VP Central Europe, in the podcast Table.Today. However, he hopes for less regulation with the digital omnibus.

By Corinna Visser

Feature | Semiconductors

November 10th, 2025

Trade war: China bans US chips from data centers

Nvidia builds the most powerful chips in the world. Nevertheless, CEO Jensen Huang now claims that China has the better cards in the AI race. What is behind this?

By Jörn Petring

News | Critical raw materials

November 3rd, 2025

Commodities: G7 want more transparency in trade

In Toronto, the G7 environment and energy ministers agreed on plans to improve the supply of critical raw materials. In the energy industry, the focus is primarily on grids and artificial intelligence – and a material from the steel industry.

By Manuel Berkel