If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go
In the most extreme scenarios, the analysis finds, the US’s data center buildout could generate up to an extra 44 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year—more than entire countries like Hungary, Portugal, and New Zealand each generated in 2022.
Rising Memory Prices Weigh on Consumer Markets; 2026 Smartphone and Notebook Outlook Revised Downward, Says TrendForce
Trendforce’s latest investigations reveal that the global macroeconomic outlook for 2026 remains weak, with geopolitical tensions and ongoing inflation continuing to dampen consumer demand. Notably, the memory industry has begun a robust upward pricing cycle, increasing overall system costs. This forces downstream brands to hike retail prices, which adds pressure on the consumer market. In […]
Nokia wins landmark 5G deal with Telecom Italia
Ambitious new deal will see Nokia deploy equipment from its industry-leading, AI-ready 5G AirScale portfolio, accelerating digital transformation in Italy Deal supports TIM’s sustainability targets and ambitions to tackle the digital divide 5G networks to drive the competitiveness of Italian enterprises Nokia makes significant market share gains Espoo, Finland – Nokia has been awarded a […]
From Crisis to Opportunity: Europe’s Semiconductor Awakening
This article, originally posted on the SEMI blog, focuses specifically on semiconductor manufacturing, demonstrating how Europe is taking its technological future seriously, and how, despite the challenges that remain, ultimately Europe is poised to succeed.
Global Electronics Association Submits Updated Position on ECHA PFAS Restrictions
With the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) preparing its final Risk Assessment Committee opinion and draft Socio-Economic Analysis Committee opinion on the upcoming PFAS restriction, the Global Electronics Association has provided updated feedback on the revised 2025 Draft Restriction Proposal. The submission, directed to ECHA and the dossier submitters from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden, outlines […]