Global Infrastructure Partners

The European Union and Canada announced plans to build new undersea cables and increase fuel shipments under an 'Alliance for the Future' partnership. The agreement is framed as a way for the two partners to strengthen strategic autonomy and infrastructure ties amid growing competition with the United States and China. Observers are weighing how far this transatlantic-plus partnership will go in practice.

Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX and TSMC are in discussions over a TeraFab project, a large-scale semiconductor fabrication effort. He also said the SpaceXAI unit will be renamed SpaceXSI. The announcement ties the rocket company more directly to the global AI chip race, with TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, positioned as a potential manufacturing partner.

AT&T is forming a new joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners and CPP Investments focused on fiber broadband infrastructure. The deal pairs AT&T's network operations with large institutional capital to expand fiber access in the United States. The announcement came directly from AT&T's newsroom, and details on financial terms and rollout plans have not yet been widely reported.

The International Society of Automation and the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on securing critical infrastructure. The partnership will focus on advancing OT security standards, promoting the ISA/IEC 62443 framework, and pushing for unified global standards across industrial and operational technology environments. Observers in the cybersecurity community highlight the move as a step toward greater coordination between standards bodies and industry coalitions.

Oak View Group has named Cisco its official technology partner for infrastructure management across its global network of venues. The partnership will see Cisco provide networking and technology infrastructure supporting operations at OVG-managed arenas and stadiums. The announcement was reported by Sports Video Group, drawing attention from the sports venue and live entertainment technology sectors.