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- Fluidstack selects Vast Data platform for AI workloads 17 AprilAI cloud provider will use Vast Data platform for large-scale AI workloads
- ASML misses analyst expectations in Q1 2025, says demand “remains strong” despite tariff uncertainty 17 AprilCompany posted net sales of €7.7bn for the three month period
- US gov’t imposes restrictions on Nvidia H20s, chipmaker claims will cost it $5.5bn 17 AprilFollows Nvidia's announcement it plans to produce AI supercomputers in the US
- Applied Digital looks to sell cloud business in favor of REIT focus 17 AprilCompany suggests potential hyperscale customers saw a conflict of interest
- System thinking for networking at one million GPU scales 17 AprilPensando’s co-founder on life at AMD
- OpenAI's Stargate eyes European expansion, but after US success - report 17 AprilUK leads shortlist, but France and Germany in the running
- DCD Podcast - Are utilities overstating data center demand growth? 17 AprilUtilities in Southeast US plan to build 20GW of new gas generation by 2040
- Two data centers proposed for Val-de-Marne, France 17 AprilConsultation opens on projects in Paris suburbs
- Townsend Group invests in CleanArc Data Centers 17 AprilSnowhawk retains majority ownership in developer
- Bitdeer acquires 40MW of Bitcoin mining containers from Saiheat 17 AprilAs Saiheat looks to offer SMRs to crypto firms
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- 'Pivotal Shift' In Data Center Design To Be Explored At Bisnow's DICE National Event In MayData center construction is rapidly accelerating due to growing demand for artificial intelligence-ready facilities, which is projected to rise by 33% annually until 2030. The AI boom is also affecting the way data centers are built, requiring owners...
- Everybody Wants Some: Institutional Real Estate Gets Over Its Fear Of Data CentresDown on the French Riviera earlier this month, institutional investors were lining up to tell anyone who cared to listen that they wanted to make their first forays into the UK and European data centre market in 2025. Behind the existential vibes about...
- Meta, Google, Amazon Back Push To Triple Global Nuclear Power Capacity Amid Data Center SurgeA trio of the world’s largest data center users have signed on to an effort to dramatically increase global nuclear power production.
- Near Misses Instill Fears Over Widespread Data Center-Induced BlackoutsData centers nearly caused widespread blackouts in Virginia last summer, one of a series of near misses across the U.S. as data centers strain regional power grids.
- 'Truly Collaborative': Colliers Engineering & Design’s Chad Riddle Talks Data Center Site SelectionThe data center boom in the Southwest is drawing real estate developers eager to capitalize on surging demand. But navigating the market’s nuances and pitfalls — from securing power and water to overcoming land use challenges — isn’t easy, especially...
- Goodman Group Breaks Ground On Data Center On Farmer John Site In VernonGoodman Group broke ground on a data center project in Vernon, on a portion of the 26-acre site that previously housed a Farmer John meatpacking operation. The project will rise on 5.6 acres of the site. This is Goodman's first data center project...
- Despite Booming Demand, Data Center Developers Face Difficulty Landing Early-Stage FinancingData center developers need more upfront cash than ever before. But accessing the liquidity needed to navigate the earliest stages of data center projects has become far more challenging.
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- Opti9 Technologies Earns AWS Premier Tier Partner Status, Expanding Cloud Modernization Capabilities 17 AprilOpti9 Technologies has officially joined the ranks of the top cloud partners in the world, achieving AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status in the AWS Partner Network (APN). This designation places Opti9 among a select group of providers recognized for their deep technical expertise, proven customer success, and broad implementation capabilities on Amazon Web Services […]Emily Frye
- DOE Opens the Door to Next-Gen Data Centers: 16 Federal Sites Identified for AI Infrastructure Development 16 AprilFederal Initiative Aims to Remove Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on behalf of the Federal Government is reinforcing its leadership in artificial intelligence and energy innovation by identifying 16 federal sites across the country as candidates for advanced data center and AI infrastructure development. The initiative—anchored in […]Emily Frye
- Breaking the Chains in the Cloud: The Real Cost of Data Freedom 16 AprilCloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, enabling agility, scalability, and access to cutting-edge technologies. Yet, beneath this transformation lies a critical challenge: the cost of data mobility. Cloud providers structure pricing to encourage data to flow into their platforms at no charge while imposing steep fees for moving it out. This imbalance not […]Emily Frye
- Fiber Polarity: Critical in Ensuring DC Reliability, Efficiency, and Scalability 15 AprilBy Dieter Studer, marketing manager, R&M USA Inc. According to a report by Barron’s, networking speeds are projected to rise to 800 Gbps in 2025 and 1.6 Tbps in 2026, reflecting the industry’s efforts to meet the escalating demands of data-intensive applications. A study by Dell’Oro Group indicates that 400Gbps and faster speeds are expected to […]Emily Frye
- Data Centre Growth and Environmental Responsibility: Insights from Structure Research’s 2025 ESG Report 11 AprilData centres are the backbone of our digital economy, but their environmental impact is coming under greater scrutiny. Structure Research’s newly released Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report offers a comprehensive view of how data centre providers and hyperscale platforms are balancing rapid growth with sustainability, based on data from 26 data centre operators and […]Emily Frye