The rapid proliferation of generative AI has dramatically increased data center power consumption, creating a global societal challenge. In Europe, this has led to increased demand for infrastructures that reconcile performance, energy efficiency and data sovereignty. Specifically, many organizations now operate AI models continuously in production and require predictable performance, controlled operating costs and a reduced environmental footprint. CPU-based architectures are particularly well suited to these requirements because they offer stable performance, efficient energy use and simple integration within existing environments.
Fujitsu, with its advanced computing technologies, is developing the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, which employs world-leading technologies cultivated in its supercomputer development activities. Built on leading-edge 2-nanometer technology and featuring unique technologies such as its own microarchitecture optimized for advanced 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage circuit operation, it is designed to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across diverse computing applications including enterprise AI.
Aligning with its objective to provide organizations, from innovative startups to large enterprises, with infrastructure that matches their operational and strategic requirements, Scaleway offers a full spectrum of cloud services, from its AI Factory with powerful GPUs to highly efficient computing infrastructure, to offer the appropriate architecture for each use case while maintaining full transparency on performance, cost and environmental impact.
Building on their ongoing discussions to define key use cases, the two companies will commence this joint Proof of Concept (PoC) in the second half of 2026. Based on the results, the parties will consider establishing and providing pilot environments for customers from 2027 onwards. Moving forward, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore the commercialization of new CPU-based AI inference services optimized for the European market.
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The owner of Sports Direct and Flannels has said sales have fallen at its UK retail businesses amid heavy discounting by rivals and “very subdued” consumer confidence.
Frasers, which is controlled by former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, said sales at its UK sports division were down 5.8% in the six months to 26 October to £1.3bn despite growth at the main Sports Direct chain because of “planned decline” at its Game outlets and the Studio Retail online arm.
Michael Murray, the chief executive of Frasers Group, which also owns House of Fraser department stores, Jack Wills and dozens of other brands and a number of shopping centres, said “market conditions are tough” and “consumer confidence is very subdued”.
The company said it remained cautious about the second half of its financial year but still expected to meet full-year profit expectations of up to £600m, after its bottom line was boosted by a big increase in the value of its investment in the Hugo Boss brand.
Sales fell by 3.7% at its premium division as it said it had closed more House of Fraser, Jack Wills stores and outlets relating to a string of brands it bought from JD Sports in 2022 including Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green and 1980s brand Tessuti.
Total sales for the group rose 5% to £2.6bn in the half year, after strong growth internationally where the group has snapped up a number of new businesses, and pre-tax profits almost doubled to £412m largely as a result of the increased value of the Hugo Boss stake. Operating profits increased 18% to £219.8m.
“Trading has improved compared to last year’s budget-affected period; it is still weaker than [the year to April 2024], with excess inventory in the sector continuing to weigh on the wider market,” Frasers said.
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Murray said: “We’ve made a solid start to [the year to April 2026] even though market conditions are tough, consumer confidence is very subdued and excess inventory continues to weigh on the industry, leading to increased promotional activity. While we remain cautious into the second half, our focus is unwavering as we confront these challenges head-on.”
