EU unveils $86 million EURO-3C project to build federated telecom Edge cloud
USD86M
Deal Value
The $86 million EURO-3C project will establish Europe's first large-scale federated telecom Edge cloud. It unifies over 70 Edge/cloud nodes across.
Get daily telecom deal alerts — free, no spam.
Counterparts (8)
Partner
Nokia
Nokia focuses on providing end-to-end network solutions, including 5G, IoT, and other communication technologies. They are involved in building and upgrading infrastructure for telecommunications networks globally.
Ionos
Montabaur-based cloud services provider and digital infrastructure operator with approximately 4,000 employees. Operates data centers and network infrastructure across Germany, USA, UK, and Spain, offering web hosting, cloud computing, and domain registration services globally.
SUSE
SUSE is a global open-source software company providing Linux operating systems, Kubernetes management, and edge solutions for enterprise-grade data centers, cloud, and edge computing environments. Headquartered in Nürnberg, Germany, it serves customers worldwide with over 2,000 employees.
Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is a major telecommunications company focused on providing integrated telecommunication services. They invest in network infrastructure, digital solutions, and innovative technologies to enhance connectivity and digital transformation.
Capgemini
Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, providing a broad range of services including strategy, engineering, cloud, data, and AI to clients across various industries, including utilities, transport, and digital infrastructure, with over 360,000 employees worldwide.
Telefónica
Telefónica is a multinational telecommunications company that provides fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, and pay television services. It is expanding its focus on digital infrastructure and technology solutions, including data centers and cloud services.
BT
BT Group plc is a leading UK-based telecommunications company, operating extensive fixed-line, broadband, mobile, and TV networks. With approximately 97,000 employees, it is a major provider of digital infrastructure and services to consumers, businesses, and public sector organizations across the UK and globally.
Register free to access full counterpart details, deal analysis, and timeline.
Register free →Deal Analysis
Europe's $86 million EURO-3C initiative will unify over 70 existing Edge and cloud nodes across more than 13 countries, establishing the continent's first large-scale federated distributed computing architecture within telecom networks. This collaborative effort, involving major operators like BT, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefónica alongside cloud and software providers, aims to deliver advanced digital services for industrial sectors including transport and energy. The project strategically reduces reliance on non-European providers by leveraging a distributed infrastructure for critical applications. This foundational build-out positions Europe to develop sovereign Edge capabilities crucial for future industrial innovation.
- $86 million EURO-3C project funding.
- Unifies over 70 Edge and cloud nodes across more than 13 European countries.
- Key partners include BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, Capgemini, SUSE, Ionos, and Nokia.
- Strategic objective to reduce reliance on third-country providers.
Timeline
Announced
Mar 10, 2026
Signed
Closed
Get the full picture — timeline, source intelligence, and counterpart analysis.
Register free →
Global Infrastructure Sherpa