In this week's top data center news, Southeast Asian markets are poised for expansion, and the latest AI chatbots grab headlines.
As the data center industry stands on the cusp of a hot new digital era, a groundbreaking passive two-phase liquid cooling technology has emerged.
Business developers can use Inspect to test AI models before public release.
Swiss cement giant Holcim is fielding inquiries from clients wanting to build data centers with a smaller carbon footprint.
The chipmaker has also partnered with Qualcomm to grab a piece of the emerging AI inferencing market.
Hybrid architecture will help develop AI, chemistry, energy, biology, and simulation applications.
Learn to recycle e-waste responsibly with our short guide that includes tips on safe disposal, sustainable buying, and protecting the planet from electronic waste.
Eye-opening sustainability report comes as tech giant plans to spend more than $50bn on expanding its data centers.
Amid the ongoing power crisis, the need for strategic collaboration between data center developers and grid operators is stronger than ever.
An agile approach to design will help enable data centers to adapt to rapidly evolving AI needs.
The bill aims to attract tech companies to establish data centers in the state.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/regulation/michigan-senate-passes-bill-data-center-tax-breaks
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating AWS for anti-competitive practices.
Under a new proposal, new large data centers would have to make a commitment to pay for a minimum of 90% of the electricity they request.
As the data center talent shortage worsens and the industry nears "mass retirement," uncover the most effective solutions for the future.
The AI software has already gained traction in some sectors across Europe, Anthropic says.
Available in the coming weeks, GPT-4o will be better at handling text, audio, and images in real-time.
Remember the dot-com boom and collapse? Experts warn that history may repeat itself.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-bubble-inevitable
Choosing which data center security certification to pursue can be daunting. This detailed guide will help you navigate the labyrinth of security certifications available for data center pros.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security/guide-top-data-center-security-certifications
Unlocking the full potential of data centers demands seamless 5G connectivity. Discover why in-building access is paramount for uninterrupted operations.
An underwater cable has apparently been severed off the South African coast.
In this week's top data center news, operators assist in Brazilian flood recovery operations, and commercial real estate optimism increases.
The data center firm jumped 12% after an investigation backed the company's financial reporting.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/business/equinix-sees-biggest-share-hike-four-years
Data center operators and industry insiders explore the challenges and opportunities on the path to a net-zero data center.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/sustainability/what-stands-way-net-zero-data-center
This reference guide details essential cybersecurity acronyms and terminology to help you speak like a seasoned security expert.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security/cybersecurity-acronyms-cheat-sheet
The Texas-based company has deployed 16 MW of data center capacity for AI startup CoreWeave and plans to convert more.
The US utility said new customers will pay for a set amount of power even if they use less.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy/data-centers-face-new-power-billing-duke-energy-s-region
As the data center industry evolves, so does the need for sustainable energy solutions. Bill Kleyman singles out nuclear power as a potential game-changer that's gaining favor.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/power-and-cooling/welcome-era-nuclear-powered-data-center
'We're kind of running out of power in the next 18 to 24 months,' warned Marc Ganzi of DigitalBridge. How data center operators might address this power shortage remains unclear.
The four-year investment plan will double AWS’ investment in Singapore.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/cloud/amazon-commits-9b-double-singapore-cloud-push
The increase in power-hungry AI hardware underscores the need for data centers to adopt waste heat reuse solutions.
At Red Hat Summit, the company showcased edge-focused updates to its OpenShift AI software, ‘policy-as-code’ tech to put AI guardrails in place, and several other improvements.
JLL CEO Christian Ulbrich said demand is soaring for data centers as organizations embrace AI.
The project is code-named ACDC within the company, the newspaper said.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/hardware/apple-working-its-own-ai-chip-data-centers-wsj-says
We look at some of the latest data center developments that have been announced over the past month.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/buildconstruction/new-data-center-developments-may-2024
DCW News Desk interview with Legrand's Rebecca Gilstrap to talk through the inherent necessity of getting past the tablestakes of sustainability in the data center to achieve more than just ROI b...
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/data-center-world/dcw-news-desk-legrand-driving-conversations-dc
Investing in AI for data centers promises efficiency gains, cost reductions, and enhanced security, with the potential to deliver substantial ROI.
The funding is part of the Chips and Science Act, which includes $11 billion for semiconductor R&D.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/hardware/us-fund-digital-twin-projects-chips-285m
Gas demand for electricity to run data centers will continue to soar, according to one energy expert.
In this week's top data center news, Google and Microsoft unveil new developments and industry experts seek to solve the power puzzle.
Verizon has opted for the do-it-yourself route when it comes to placing 5G core and other functions into the cloud.
Developers are increasingly seeking "several gigawatts" of electricity for new data center projects.
To capitalize on the AI boom, solving the data center power puzzle is essential, says industry expert Ali Fenn.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/power-and-cooling/power-key-unlocking-ai-data-center-growth
On-premises IBM Quantum System Two installation aims to accelerate hybrid application development.
The Big 3 cloud providers start 2024 off strong, fueled by organizations' growing adoption of AI.
Brookfield Renewable Partners will provide more than 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the US and Europe starting in 2026, according to a statement Wednesday.
The hype around edge computing has cooled as AI takes center stage. Panelists at Data Center World 2024 discussed its applications, challenges and future evolution.
Group-wide revenue for Amazon increased 13% to $143 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
Localities are starting to increase taxes and regulations on data centers as the football-field-sized buildings come under greater scrutiny.
The fired workers said they weren’t debating politics, but discussing their working conditions, which include building software that is sold to governments including Israel’s.
The company also pledged to help train 2.5 million people in Southeast Asia with AI skills, including 840,000 in Indonesia.
https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/microsoft/microsoft-invest-17-billion-indonesia-ai-cloud