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Proximus CEO Stijn Bijnens aims to build the largest edge cloud in Belgium, seizing opportunities from geopolitical tensions. He proposed a strategic plan to the board in December, set for public presentation in February.

Bijnens highlights digital sovereignty concerns, emphasizing Proximus as a reliable local partner with 4,000 antenna sites for decentralized cloud infrastructure. The company intends to run AI applications on its network by 2026, providing an alternative to major centralized data centers, enhancing resilience against potential disruptions.