05 December 2025

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX

AI’s growth is pushing the boundaries of what our digital infrastructure can support. In many places, the power required to train and run models is already outpacing the speed at which new energy capacity can be deployed, and the physical limits of terrestrial grids are beginning to shape the debate about what comes next.

At the Saudi Investment Forum last month, Elon Musk outlined a future in which large-scale AI compute is placed in orbit, powered by continuous solar exposure and cooled in the vacuum of space. In his view, the economics could shift within five years, creating future scenarios where solar powered AI satellites – or even compute clusters in deep space – will outperform Earth-based facilities for certain types of workloads. And Musk isn’t alone. Jeff Bezos has spoken about the lunar environment as a potential foundation for energy intensive operations, and Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, recently announced that Google will test machine learning hardware in orbit through its Project Suncatcher initiative.

05 December 2025

Algerian authorities officially inaugurated 5G telecommunications services on 3 November, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. The launch signals the beginning of a phased deployment aimed at revitalizing the nation’s digital economy through enhanced connectivity.

Telecom operators in Algeria are now authorized to install their first 5G stations and develop offerings for both consumers and businesses. The government has outlined a six-year rollout plan, emphasizing a gradual and balanced expansion across the country. The initial phase will focus on eight pilot provinces, with plans to extend coverage nationwide in subsequent stages.