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Data center infrastructure continues to evolve as the industry navigates growth challenges and embraces new technologies
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AFCOM: ‘Boundless Possibilities’ as AI Transforms Data Center InfrastructureAFCOM: ‘Boundless Possibilities’ as AI Transforms Data Center Infrastructure

AFCOM’s latest State of the Data Center Report highlights unprecedented growth and looming challenges as the industry scales amid the AI gold rush.

byHenry Chapman, Contributor
Jan 28, 2025
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Liquid cooling systems are key to managing the heat from AI-driven, high-density data centers,
Cooling
Making the Case for Liquid Cooling in High-Density Data CentersMaking the Case for Liquid Cooling in High-Density Data Centers
byAlan Farrimond, Industry Perspectives
Jan 27, 2025
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Data Center Construction
Zuckerberg Says Meta to Spend Up to $65B on AIZuckerberg Says Meta to Spend Up to $65B on AI
byBloomberg News
Jan 27, 2025
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Data Center News Roundup
AI Data Centers
Data Center News Roundup: $500B Stargate Project, Data Centers on the Moon?Data Center News Roundup: $500B Stargate Project, Data Centers on the Moon?
byJames Walker
Jan 24, 2025
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The Stargate Project has the backing of SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX
AI Data Centers
Musk, Altman Spar Over $100B AI Venture Hyped by TrumpMusk, Altman Spar Over $100B AI Venture Hyped by Trump
byBloomberg News
Jan 23, 2025
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The new Tritax data center will be close to London’s Heathrow Airport
Data Center Site Selection
Tritax Buys 74-Acre UK Site to Build a Massive Data CenterTritax Buys 74-Acre UK Site to Build a Massive Data Center
byJack Sidders, Bloomberg News
Jan 22, 2025
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Stargate: Paving the way for AI innovation with plans for up to 20 cutting-edge data center projects across the US
AI Data Centers
Opening the Stargate: Tech Giants to Invest $500B in AI Data Center Infrastructure
Opening the Stargate: Tech Giants to Invest $500B in AI Data Center Infrastructure
Jan 22, 2025
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Will 2025 mark a turning point for nuclear-powered data centers?
Energy & Power Supply
Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: When Will SMRs Finally Take Off?
Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: When Will SMRs Finally Take Off?
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byHenry Chapman, Contributor
Firefighters combat the Pacific Palisades blaze in California, January 2025, as wildfires continue to challenge the region
Energy & Power Supply
LA Wildfires Raise Burning Questions About AI’s Data Center Water Drain
LA Wildfires Raise Burning Questions About AI’s Data Center Water Drain
Jan 21, 2025
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byShane Snider, InformationWeek
DOE advocates an ‘all of the above’ strategy to address the energy challenges of growing data center demand, emphasizing flexibility and innovation
Energy & Power Supply
DOE: ‘Portfolio Approach’ Key to Solving the Data Center Energy Puzzle
DOE: ‘Portfolio Approach’ Key to Solving the Data Center Energy Puzzle
Jan 21, 2025
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributor
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Cooling
A Guide to Data Center Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and Best Practices
A Guide to Data Center Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and Best Practices
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Energy & Power Supply
Trump’s Pick for Energy Chief Vows to ‘Unleash’ US Expansion
Trump’s Pick for Energy Chief Vows to ‘Unleash’ US Expansion
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAri Natter, Bloomberg News
Investing
Chicago Construction Billionaire Deepens Bet on Data Centers
Chicago Construction Billionaire Deepens Bet on Data Centers
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Data Center Construction
Data Center Events 2025: Previewing the Biggest Data Center Conferences of the Year
Data Center Events 2025: Previewing the Biggest Data Center Conferences of the Year
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byHenry Chapman, Contributor
Data centers are evolving to meet the growing demands of AI, with new innovations in infrastructure, power management, and cooling technologies
Build & Design
AI Will Change the Nature of Data Center Builds in 2025
AI Will Change the Nature of Data Center Builds in 2025
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKoen ter Linde, Industry Perspectives
AI Data Centers
Biden Orders Energy, Defense Departments to Lease Sites for AI Data Centers
Biden Orders Energy, Defense Departments to Lease Sites for AI Data Centers
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Dive, Robert Walton
7 GW of new data center projects worldwide are projected to reach completion in 2025
Data Center Construction
Data Center Construction Boom: 10 GW of New Capacity Set for 2025
Data Center Construction Boom: 10 GW of New Capacity Set for 2025
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributor
A data center being constructed in Slough near London
AI Data Centers
UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan
UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News, Yazhou Sun
Investing
Malaysia Rides AI Wave to Capture Data Center Investment
Malaysia Rides AI Wave to Capture Data Center Investment
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRobert Clark, Light Reading
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Regulations
Land Barriers: How Zoning Regulations Could Stall Data Center Industry Expansion
Land Barriers: How Zoning Regulations Could Stall Data Center Industry Expansion
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Key data center trends for 2025
Data Center Construction
Data Center Trends to Watch in 2025: Expert Predictions
Data Center Trends to Watch in 2025: Expert Predictions
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Energy & Power Supply
Biden Pushes Geothermal Energy to Boost AI Growth
Biden Pushes Geothermal Energy to Boost AI Growth
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
A rendering of the newly announced Meta data center in Louisiana’s Richland Parish.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: January 2025
New Data Center Developments: January 2025
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Data Center Construction
Stonepeak’s Digital Edge Gets $1B Loans for Data Centers
Stonepeak’s Digital Edge Gets $1B Loans for Data Centers
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News, Kari Lindberg
Microsoft to Spend $80B on AI Data Centers in 2025
Data Center Construction
Microsoft to Spend $80B on AI Data Centers This Year
Microsoft to Spend $80B on AI Data Centers This Year
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBrody Ford, Bloomberg News
Embracing energy-efficient data center cooling solutions
Cooling
Power, Heat, and Sustainability: Five Forces Redefining Data Center Cooling in 2025
Power, Heat, and Sustainability: Five Forces Redefining Data Center Cooling in 2025
Jan 3, 2025
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byKarin Overstreet, Industry Perspectives
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Data Center News Roundup: Welcome to 2025
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Jan 3, 2025
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byDylan Fisher, Digital SEO Content & Copy Editor
Energy & Power Supply
Vistra Is First Utility to Top S&P 500 Since 2001 Amid AI Boom
Vistra Is First Utility to Top S&P 500 Since 2001 Amid AI Boom
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byGeoffrey Morgan, Bloomberg News
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Energy & Power Supply
Energy-Hungry AI Firms Bet on These Moonshot Technologies
Energy-Hungry AI Firms Bet on These Moonshot Technologies
Dec 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
Automation
Utilities Embrace AI for More Integrated Operations: Cisco Study
Utilities Embrace AI for More Integrated Operations: Cisco Study
Dec 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAI Business
Thomasina Nez in her traditional Navajo home holding a solar-powered light, the only light source she has at night
Energy & Power Supply
In the Shadows of Arizona’s Data Center Boom, Thousands Live Without Power
In the Shadows of Arizona’s Data Center Boom, Thousands Live Without Power
Dec 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Sustainability
Top Data Center Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2025
Top Data Center Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2025
Dec 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Data Center News Roundup
Data Center Construction
Data Center News Roundup: Foxconn’s Rise and India’s $100B Investment
Data Center News Roundup: Foxconn’s Rise and India’s $100B Investment
Dec 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Aerial view of the new Google data center under construction in Waltham Cross, UK
Data Center Construction
2024’s Biggest Data Center Construction Stories: A Year in Review
2024’s Biggest Data Center Construction Stories: A Year in Review
Dec 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
A rendering of Meta Platforms’ planned hyperscale data center in Aiken, South Carolina
AI Data Centers
Biden Drafting Plan for Construction of AI Data Centers on Federal Land
Biden Drafting Plan for Construction of AI Data Centers on Federal Land
Dec 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post

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