The exponential growth of AI is fueling an unprecedented expansion of data center infrastructure, leading to increased energy consumption and environmental concerns. New solutions for cooling and energy efficiency are being explored, alongside debates on regulatory approaches to manage this growth.
The increasing complexity and computational demands of AI workloads, particularly for Large Language Models, are pushing data centers to the limits of their interconnection capabilities. This scenario is driving a surge in demand for optical modules,...
Maine's governor rejected L.D. 307, a bill that would have established the first statewide moratorium in the United States on new data center construction until November 1, 2027. This decision has significant implications for the expansion of digital...
Oracle has secured $16.3 billion in financing for a single data center campus in Michigan, marking the largest single-facility technology debt package ever assembled. PIMCO anchored approximately $10 billion of the bond after US banks withdrew from t...
The governor of Maine has vetoed a legislative proposal aimed at prohibiting the construction of large new data centers within the state. The decision was driven by the belief that the bill should have included an exemption for a specific, well-suppo...
The web intelligence industry, a cornerstone of data-driven development, faces new infrastructure challenges. With the exponential growth of big data and advancements in AI, ensuring sustained data flow and adequate infrastructure becomes crucial to ...
SoftBank Corp. plans to convert part of the former Sharp LCD factory in Sakai, Osaka, into one of Japan's largest battery production lines. The goal is to power AI data centers. Although production is expected within approximately five years (2031), ...
Asia Optical and Frore Systems have announced a strategic collaboration focused on developing advanced cooling solutions for AI-dedicated data centers. This partnership aims to address the increasing thermal challenges posed by high-density AI archit...
Datadog has expanded its observability platform capabilities by integrating GPU monitoring. This new feature offers organizations managing AI workloads essential tools to analyze the efficiency and utilization of their most expensive hardware, thereb...
Eleven data center campuses in the US, powered by new natural gas projects, could generate more greenhouse gases than Morocco's total emissions in 2024. These facilities, serving AI giants like OpenAI and Microsoft, bypass traditional grids for energ...
Google has announced an investment for its first data center in Austria, located in Kronstorf. This new facility, which will create 100 direct jobs, marks a significant expansion of the tech giant's presence in the Alpine region, responding to the gr...
SpaceX's confidential S-1 pre-IPO filing reveals that its plans for orbital AI data centers involve "significant technical complexity and unproven technologies," risking commercial non-viability. This statement contradicts Elon Musk's earlier claim i...
VAST Data has closed a $1 billion Series F funding round, elevating its valuation to $30 billion. The investment, co-led by Drive Capital and Access Industries with participation from Nvidia, Fidelity, and NEA, underscores the growing importance of t...
One in five UK firms have already moved their AI workloads abroad, driven by high energy costs. This trend, extending beyond traditional call center offshoring, raises concerns for the British government, which relies on artificial intelligence as an...
The advancement of artificial intelligence is intrinsically linked to data availability and management. For companies aiming for industrial transformation and innovation, building and scaling a robust, controlled AI data infrastructure becomes a stra...
The rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering the geography of datacenters in the UK. Experts indicate a progressive shift away from London, driven by power shortages and planning constraints. Reduced reliance on low-latency connectio...
A parliamentary committee in the UK has launched an inquiry into emerging, low-energy chip designs. The initiative aims to address the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence, which threatens to strain the national power grid. The investiga...
The increasing demand for computational resources in artificial intelligence, especially for Large Language Models, represents a structural cost profoundly impacting deployment strategies. Organizations evaluating self-hosted solutions must carefully...
ASX-listed data center operator NEXTDC has announced a A$2.2 billion capital plan. The initiative, which includes an equity offering and an expansion of hybrid securities, is backed by a A$1.7 billion commitment from La Caisse de dépôt et placement d...
