LONDON, April 23 – British telecommunications giant BT Group has announced a strategic alliance with artificial intelligence infrastructure company Nscale to develop 14 megawatts of AI data processing capacity at three company locations, utilizing Nvidia technology to enhance its domestic data services.
The collaboration expands BT’s sovereign data platform, which serves government agencies and corporate clients seeking to keep their data processing within Britain’s borders. Nscale, established in 2024 with backing from Nvidia, specializes in owning and operating data centers and secured $2 billion in funding last month, achieving a company valuation of $14.6 billion.
BT introduced its sovereign data platform in December as a response to growing customer demands for enhanced data security and resilience. The concept of sovereign computing involves a nation’s ability to maintain control over its artificial intelligence infrastructure and development.
British AI Minister Kanishka Narayan praised the initiative, stating: “This investment in new AI data centres will give businesses and public services the tools they need to use AI at scale here in the UK.”
According to BT, the company’s complete sovereign service portfolio now encompasses connectivity, voice communications, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence services for both public and private sector organizations.
