The demand for AI infrastructure is driving significant investments in data centers and related technologies. Challenges include energy consumption, supply chain constraints, and the need for skilled personnel to build and maintain these facilities.
Quanta Computer is ramping up hiring and expanding its operations to meet the sustained demand for AI servers. The company aims to strengthen its position in a rapidly expanding market, where the ability to meet customer demands has become crucial.
Global power grids are emerging as crucial strategic points in the competition between artificial intelligence and industrial development. The increasing demand for energy to power data centers and digital infrastructure makes the stability and secur...
The U.S. EPA now requires permits to operate gas turbine generators, even temporary ones, closing loopholes in some local ordinances that waived this requirement for deployments that lasted for less than 364 days. This affects Elon Musk's xAI.
The AI data center construction boom continues, but a shortage of skilled engineers could hinder growth. Demand for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers is soaring, prompting companies to seek expertise in sectors like nuclear energy and aeros...
Microsoft is adopting a new approach to its AI data centers, prioritizing support for the local community. This strategy could become a blueprint for other hyperscalers in the sector, who have often overlooked the social impact of their infrastructur...
US data centers, crucial for artificial intelligence, are facing significant delays in grid connection. This situation is driving the development of new power supply models to ensure the operation and growth of the sector. The delays jeopardize deliv...
The exponential growth of data centers in the United States is straining the national electric grid. Proposed outages and industry pushback highlight a growing criticality. The energy needs of data centers are constantly increasing, raising concerns ...
According to DIGITIMES, the increasing demand for computing power for artificial intelligence risks straining Taiwan's energy infrastructure. The island, crucial for the production of advanced semiconductors, may face new challenges in supporting the...
A research report by DDN, in partnership with Google Cloud and Cognizant, reveals that over half of AI projects are delayed or canceled due to the complexity of the required infrastructure. The solution? Targeted training and smarter use cases.
The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction. In the United States, the construction of these infrastructures is clashing with a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians, who are essentia...
A faulty 16-pin connector sidelined an expensive NVIDIA H200 Hopper GPU, crucial for data centers. A skilled technician successfully repaired the power connector, averting costly replacements and data loss. The issue involved damaged sense pins, reso...
Tech giant Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its data center infrastructure. The company pledges to be a "good neighbor" and avoid negatively impacting electricity costs for consumers, while continuing to invest heavily in artificial...
Microsoft has announced the "Community-First AI Infrastructure" initiative, committing to covering the full electricity costs for its AI data centers and refusing local property tax reductions. The increasing demand for generative AI services has pro...
Microsoft has announced a five-point plan for the construction of its AI data centers. The company promises to 'be a good neighbor' to local communities, covering additional energy costs, replenishing water resources, and investing in long-term skill...
Meta has established 'Meta Compute', a new organization focused on building next-generation data centers designed to power large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The initiative includes the development of custom computing architecture...
