Midwest FiberPath's AI Infrastructure, Google's Data Center Moves, and Amazon's Alexa+ Upgrade

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in the world of artificial intelligence. This week, we're spotlighting a range of exciting partnerships and investments that are shaping the future of AI. Midwest FiberPath is embarking on a significant 1,200-mile infrastructure project to bolster AI traffic in the Midwest, while Google is making waves with a planned $100 million investment in the AI chip market through its collaboration with Fluidstack. Meanwhile, Chelsea Football Club is teaming up with IFS to leverage AI technology for enhanced performance and fan engagement.

In other news, SEMIFIVE and Niobium are working together on a Fully Homomorphic Encryption hardware accelerator to boost AI infrastructure and privacy solutions. Google DeepMind is partnering with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in India to advance AI research and education, aiming to empower students and teachers with innovative tools. Additionally, Intapp and Harvey are integrating ethical wall enforcement into AI platforms to enhance compliance for legal professionals. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other groundbreaking AI initiatives.

Midwest FiberPath Plans 1,200-Mile AI Infrastructure

Midwest FiberPath has announced a 1,200-mile infrastructure project to support AI traffic and enhance network diversity in the Midwest, positioning Iowa as a central hub. Read more

Google Invests in AI Chip Market with Data Center Partnerships

Google is reportedly planning to invest $100 million in the cloud-computing startup Fluidstack to expand its AI chip market. This investment aims to increase the demand for Google's tensor processing units (TPUs) among computing providers. Read more

Chelsea FC Partners with IFS for AI Technology

Chelsea Football Club has partnered with IFS to use AI technology to enhance performance and fan engagement, marking a significant technological advancement in football. Read more

SEMIFIVE and Niobium Collaborate on FHE Accelerator

SEMIFIVE has partnered with Niobium to create a Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) hardware accelerator aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure with privacy-focused solutions. Read more

Google DeepMind Partners with ANRF for AI in India

Google DeepMind has announced a partnership with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to advance AI research and education in India. This collaboration aims to broaden access to AI technologies and empower students and teachers through innovative educational tools. Read more

Intapp and Harvey Partner for AI Ethical Compliance

AI companies Intapp and Harvey have partnered to integrate ethical wall enforcement into Harvey's AI platform, enhancing compliance for legal professionals. Read more

Harvey Partners with University of Oxford's Blavatnik School

Harvey has announced a partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford to provide access to its legal reasoning platform, focusing on AI governance in public policy. Read more

WeaveGrid Partners with FranklinWH for Energy Storage Management

WeaveGrid and FranklinWH have announced a partnership to integrate home battery systems into WeaveGrid's platform, enhancing utility management of residential energy storage. Read more

Commotion and NVIDIA Launch AI OS for Enterprises

Commotion Inc. has launched a new AI Operating System in collaboration with NVIDIA, aimed at enhancing enterprise productivity by enabling autonomous task execution. Read more

Amazon Invests in Louisiana Data Center for AI

Amazon is investing in a new data center in Northwest Louisiana, as announced by Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO). This initiative aims to enhance AI infrastructure, boost local economic growth, and improve utility reliability. Read more

Cognizant Partners with Vehicle Manufacturer for AI Transformation

Cognizant has been chosen by a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer to enhance its global workplace services with AI and automation. The partnership will leverage Cognizant WorkNEXT™ to improve operations in factories and offices. Read more

Red Hat and NVIDIA Launch AI Factory Platform

On February 24, 2026, Red Hat and NVIDIA announced a new software platform, the Red Hat AI Factory, designed to streamline the development and deployment of AI applications across multiple environments. Read more

AMD and Meta Partner for 6GW GPU Deployment

AMD and Meta have announced a multi-year partnership to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs to boost Meta's AI infrastructure, starting in 2026. Read more

SWI Stoneweg Icona Group Invests €1 Billion in Polarise

The SWI Stoneweg Icona Group is set to acquire a majority stake in Polarise with a €1 billion investment, aiming to enhance its AI infrastructure in Europe. Read more

Gujarat Partners with L&T Vyoma for AI Data Center

The Gujarat Government has partnered with Larsen & Toubro Vyoma to establish a 250 megawatt AI Data Center in Dholera, aiming to use clean energy and create jobs. Read more

Claude Updates Cowork Platform for Enterprises

Claude has announced updates to its Cowork platform, enabling enterprise admins to create private plugin marketplaces and enhance control over plugins and connectors. Read more

Samsung, KT, and Keysight Verify AI-Driven 6G X-MIMO

Samsung Electronics, KT Corporation, and Keysight Technologies have verified eXtreme multiple-input multiple-output (X-MIMO) technology in the 7 GHz band, achieving peak downlink data rates of up to 3 Gbps. This development is significant for 6G networks. Read more

Hyundai Invests $6.9 Billion in AI, Hydrogen, and Robotics Hub

Hyundai Motor Group is set to invest $6.9 billion over five years in South Korea's Saemangeum area. The investment will focus on AI, green hydrogen, and robotics, aiming to boost local employment and economic activity. Read more

SK Telecom to Present AI Inference Factory at MWC 2026

SK Telecom will showcase its AI Inference Factory and full-stack AI capabilities at MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting advancements in AI infrastructure and collaborations. Read more

Certis Group and FieldAI Partner for Robotics in Security

Certis Group has partnered with FieldAI to enhance the use of autonomous robotics in security operations. The collaboration aims to develop a scalable ecosystem of robots for various environments, focusing initially on security applications. Read more

Intrinsic Joins Google for AI in Manufacturing

Intrinsic, a robotics software company owned by Alphabet, is joining Google to enhance its physical AI capabilities. The collaboration involves working with Google DeepMind and utilizing Google's AI models and cloud services to advance industrial automation. Read more

AMD and Nutanix Partner for AI Infrastructure Platform

On February 25, 2026, AMD and Nutanix announced a strategic partnership to develop an open AI infrastructure platform, with a $250 million investment from AMD. Read more

Capgemini Partners with OpenAI for AI Transformation

Capgemini has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to enhance enterprise AI transformation through the Frontier platform. The collaboration aims to address challenges in deploying AI across businesses by leveraging Capgemini's industry expertise and OpenAI's advanced AI capabilities. Read more

Salesforce CEO Addresses AI Concerns and Announces Share Buyback

During an earnings call, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discussed the company's performance amid AI concerns, reporting a 13% revenue increase and announcing a $50 billion share buyback program. Read more

Wordsmith and Cognia Law Partner for AI Services

Wordsmith and ALSP Cognia Law have announced a partnership to enhance legal operations and managed services using advanced AI technology. Read more

Hotshot and Legora Launch AI Training for Lawyers

Hotshot has partnered with Legora to develop an AI training program for law firms, providing resources like videos and workshops to integrate AI into legal work. Read more

Orion Launches Denali AI Enterprise Version

Orion has introduced the Denali AI enterprise version to boost advisor productivity by consolidating firm data into a single prompt screen. The platform features new AI tools aimed at streamlining workflows. Read more

Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in AI Data Centers

The Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 in renewable-energy-powered data centers for AI workloads, aiming to expand AdaniConnex's capacity and develop AI campuses with Google and Microsoft in India. Read more

Ericsson and Mistral AI Partner for Telecom AI Solutions

Ericsson and Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI agents for enhancing telecom networks, focusing on applications like legacy code migration and AI-assisted 6G research. Read more

BCG and OpenAI Expand Partnership for AI Transformation

Boston Consulting Group and OpenAI have announced a multiyear expansion of their partnership to help organizations transition from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale AI transformation. Read more

Synechron and Cognition Partner for AI in Banking

On February 19, 2026, Synechron announced a partnership with Cognition to integrate AI software engineer Devin into its delivery model, aiming to modernize banking software efficiently. Read more

Tech Mahindra and UCL Partner on AI and Quantum Research

Tech Mahindra and University College London have announced a partnership to conduct joint research in Generative AI and quantum computing, focusing on developing solutions for sectors like healthcare and telecommunications. Read more

Rackspace and Palantir Partner to Enhance AI Solutions

Rackspace Technology has announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to improve the deployment and operation of Palantir's AI platforms for enterprises. The collaboration focuses on providing enhanced AI-driven business outcomes, especially for regulated industries. Read more

Intel and SambaNova Announce AI Inference Collaboration

Intel and SambaNova have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver high-performance AI inference solutions using Intel Xeon-based infrastructure. Read more

Cisco and Sharon AI Launch AI Factory in Australia

On February 23, 2026, Cisco and Sharon AI announced the opening of Australia's first Cisco Secure AI Factory in Sydney, featuring 1,024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs. The facility aims to enhance secure AI infrastructure and support Australia's National AI Plan. Read more

Wellgistics Health Expands Partnership with DataVault AI

Wellgistics Health has announced an expansion of its partnership with DataVault AI to include mental health AI tools in their Healthcare as a Service model, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Read more

TCS and ServiceNow Partner for AI Adoption

Tata Consultancy Services and ServiceNow have announced a multi-year partnership to enhance AI adoption in enterprises. The collaboration aims to develop industry-specific AI solutions to improve efficiency in business functions like HR, finance, and supply chain. Read more

Google Launches Automated Workflow in Opal with Gemini 3

On February 24, 2026, Google announced a new feature in its Opal app that allows users to create automated workflows using the Gemini 3 Flash model. This feature aims to simplify task planning and execution through text prompts. Read more

Atlassian Adds AI Agents to Jira for Better Collaboration

Atlassian has introduced a new feature in Jira that enables users to assign tasks to AI agents, aiming to enhance productivity by integrating AI and human work on a single dashboard. This feature is currently in open beta. Read more

Amazon Launches New Alexa+ Personality Styles

Amazon has introduced three new personality styles for its AI assistant, Alexa+, allowing users to customize the assistant's tone with options like Brief, Chill, and Sweet. This feature is currently available in the U.S. Read more

New Relic Unveils AI Agent Platform and OpenTelemetry Tools

New Relic has launched the New Relic Agentic Platform, an AI agent platform for enterprises to manage data observability AI agents, along with new OpenTelemetry capabilities for enhanced data management. Read more

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