Fujitsu Limited and Scaleway, a leading European public cloud provider for AI developers, have announced a strategic collaboration to create a sustainable AI ecosystem that prioritizes efficiency and data sovereignty in Europe. The partnership began on November 27 with the signing of an MoU and brings together Fujitsu’s advanced processor development capabilities and Scaleway’s established European cloud infrastructure expertise. Central to the collaboration is the integration of Fujitsu’s energy-efficient Arm-based FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU platform with Scaleway’s cloud infrastructure to explore new CPU-based alternatives for AI inference workloads.
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The two companies intend to evaluate new computing models that complement traditional GPU-heavy AI setups, especially for AI builders and enterprises seeking performance, efficiency, and predictable operating costs. Through joint testing and performance validation, Fujitsu and Scaleway aim to design infrastructure environments that align with workload demands and reduce Total Cost of Ownership. This approach also addresses broader societal concerns such as rising AI-related power consumption and supply chain limitations affecting hardware availability.
By promoting energy-efficient CPU-based solutions alongside powerful GPU platforms, the collaboration supports Europe’s ongoing Green Transformation efforts and contributes to the development of a responsible and sustainable digital society. Fujitsu’s Naoki Shinjo emphasized that accelerating AI adoption has made energy consumption a pressing global issue. He said the partnership will help create a power-efficient CPU-based computing platform that not only optimizes cost for customers but also advances Europe’s sustainability goals.
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Scaleway’s Head of Hardware R&D, Yann-Guirec Manac’h, added that the partnership aligns with the company’s mission to deliver unmatched power efficiency within the cloud. By integrating the FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU into Scaleway’s infrastructure, the company aims to expand its ability to provide sustainable, high-performance AI solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.
The increasing use of generative AI has significantly heightened energy demands across data centers worldwide, particularly in Europe where organizations now seek solutions that balance performance, sovereignty, and environmental responsibility. CPU-based architectures are emerging as a favorable option due to their stable performance, energy efficiency, and easy integration into existing systems. Fujitsu’s FUJITSU-MONAKA processor stands out as a next-generation solution built on 2-nanometer technology and enhanced by a proprietary microarchitecture optimized for 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage operation.
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Scaleway continues to provide a broad range of cloud services from high-performance GPUs in its AI Factory to energy-efficient compute platforms ensuring customers have access to the right infrastructure for their operational priorities, with full transparency around performance, cost, and environmental metrics. Fujitsu and Scaleway plan to begin a joint Proof of Concept in the second half of 2026 and may introduce pilot environments for customers starting in 2027. Based on the outcomes, the companies will explore offering new CPU-based AI inference services optimized specifically for the European market.
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