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AI Data Centers
Biden Drafting Plan for Construction of AI Data Centers on Federal LandBiden Drafting Plan for Construction of AI Data Centers on Federal Land

A government plan to fast-track AI data centers on federal land could reshape US tech infrastructure – but environmental concerns loom.

byThe Washington Post
Dec 19, 2024
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Cloud
U.S. Leads Global Cloud Adoption, Fueled by AI and FinOps ExpansionU.S. Leads Global Cloud Adoption, Fueled by AI and FinOps Expansion
bySean Michael Kerner
Dec 19, 2024
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Cybersecurity
Azure Data Factory Bugs Expose Cloud InfrastructureAzure Data Factory Bugs Expose Cloud Infrastructure
byElizabeth Montalbano, Dark Reading
Dec 18, 2024
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Compliance
Data Sovereignty: Where Is Your Data Held and Who Has the Right to Access It?Data Sovereignty: Where Is Your Data Held and Who Has the Right to Access It?
byIain Wham, Industry Perspectives
Dec 17, 2024
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Trends shaping cloud data centers in 2024 included outages, AI convergence, and sustainability initiatives
Cloud
Top 10 Cloud Data Center Stories of 2024Top 10 Cloud Data Center Stories of 2024
byChristopher Tozzi
Dec 17, 2024
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Outages
IT Leaders Brace for Major Outages in 2025, PagerDuty Study RevealsIT Leaders Brace for Major Outages in 2025, PagerDuty Study Reveals
bySean Michael Kerner
Dec 17, 2024
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Ensuring maximum uptime through unified security systems and streamlined operations
Uptime
Unify Your Security Solutions to Improve Uptime and Efficiency
Unify Your Security Solutions to Improve Uptime and Efficiency
Dec 16, 2024
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byDavid Ellis, Regional Sales Director, Enterprise
Investing
Big Tech on Track to Pour More Than $180B into Data Centers This Year
Big Tech on Track to Pour More Than $180B into Data Centers This Year
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Dive
Data center circuit breakers trip almost instantly to prevent equipment damage
Switches & Routers
A Guide to Data Center Circuit Breaker Design and Deployment
A Guide to Data Center Circuit Breaker Design and Deployment
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Cloud
2025 Cloud Predictions: Legacy Cracks, AI Growth, and an Edge Boom
2025 Cloud Predictions: Legacy Cracks, AI Growth, and an Edge Boom
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAri Weil, Industry Perspectives
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Data Center Career Development
Bridging the AI Skills Gap: Top Strategies for IT Teams in 2025
Bridging the AI Skills Gap: Top Strategies for IT Teams in 2025
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributor
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Outages
Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric
Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric
Dec 10, 2024
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byStefan Voss, Industry Perspectives
atNorth’s ICE03 site in Akureyri, Iceland, will gain an additional 16 MW of capacity.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: December 2024
New Data Center Developments: December 2024
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Energy & Power Supply
Meta Seeks New Nuclear Reactors to Run US Data Centers
Meta Seeks New Nuclear Reactors to Run US Data Centers
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byWill Wade, Bloomberg News
AWS Trainium2 chip meant for AI
Data Center Chips
AWS Launches Trainium2 Custom AI Chip, Data Center Upgrades
AWS Launches Trainium2 Custom AI Chip, Data Center Upgrades
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, seen here speaking on Capitol Hill last year, sees the new export controls as “groundbreaking and sweeping.”
Data Center Chips
Biden Tightens Chip Controls on China as Clock Ticks Down
Biden Tightens Chip Controls on China as Clock Ticks Down
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Data Center Career Development
State of IT Report 2025: Security and AI Drive Growth Despite Economic Pressures
State of IT Report 2025: Security and AI Drive Growth Despite Economic Pressures
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
The Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference takes place in Las Vegas on December 10-12
Operations & Management
Discover the Future of IT Infrastructure at Gartner’s Las Vegas Conference
Discover the Future of IT Infrastructure at Gartner’s Las Vegas Conference
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDrew Robb
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Outages
Equinix Outages Through the Years: Key Incidents and Lessons Learned
Equinix Outages Through the Years: Key Incidents and Lessons Learned
Nov 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
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Edge Data Centers
The Role of Edge-to-Cloud Infrastructure in Shaping Digital Transformation
The Role of Edge-to-Cloud Infrastructure in Shaping Digital Transformation
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMichael Skurla, Industry Perspectives
Data centers can reduce their grid dependence by utilizing behind-the-meter renewable energy systems
Sustainability
Behind-the-Meter Energy: Powering Data Centers for a Sustainable Future
Behind-the-Meter Energy: Powering Data Centers for a Sustainable Future
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTim Foster, Industry Perspectives
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Deals
Amazon Invests an Additional $4B in AI Firm Anthropic
Amazon Invests an Additional $4B in AI Firm Anthropic
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Data Center Boom Fuels Demand for Nuclear Projects
Energy & Power Supply
Data Center Boom Fuels Demand for Nuclear Projects
Data Center Boom Fuels Demand for Nuclear Projects
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Dive
Azure Boost DPU launched at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Cloud
Microsoft Ignite 2024: New Azure Data Center Chips Unveiled
Microsoft Ignite 2024: New Azure Data Center Chips Unveiled
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure Insight: Resilience is Uptime’s Secret Sauce
Infrastructure Insight: Resilience is Uptime’s Secret Sauce
Nov 18, 2024
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byBrandon Taylor
Data center financing strategies are evolving
Business
Financing Strategies for Data Center Operations: A Comprehensive Guide
Financing Strategies for Data Center Operations: A Comprehensive Guide
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPatrick Lam, Contributor
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Cloud
Cloud vs. On-Prem AI Accelerators: Choosing the Best Fit for Your AI Workloads
Cloud vs. On-Prem AI Accelerators: Choosing the Best Fit for Your AI Workloads
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, ITPro Today
Cloud
FTC Prepares to Investigate Microsoft’s Cloud Business
FTC Prepares to Investigate Microsoft’s Cloud Business
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Data Center Infrastructure Management
Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure
Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIsaac Douglas, Industry Perspectives
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Cloud
Why SaaS Backup Matters: Protecting Data Beyond Vendor Guarantees
Why SaaS Backup Matters: Protecting Data Beyond Vendor Guarantees
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
The US Army marches in the New York City Veterans Day Parade in November 2023
Data Center Career Development
How Veterans Are Helping Solve the Data Center Talent Shortage
How Veterans Are Helping Solve the Data Center Talent Shortage
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBrian Green, Industry Perspectives
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Cloud
Broadcom Advances Private Cloud Vision at VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona
Broadcom Advances Private Cloud Vision at VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
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Energy & Power Supply
Amazon Still Backs Talen Nuclear Deal After Regulatory Snub
Amazon Still Backs Talen Nuclear Deal After Regulatory Snub
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Colorful abstract image of the data center of the future.
Operations & Management
Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations in the Digital Age
Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations in the Digital Age
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byForrester Blog Network
Delska completed the topping out ceremony for what it claims to be the most sustainable data center in the Baltics.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: November 2024
New Data Center Developments: November 2024
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor

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Data Center Construction
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Top 10 Data Center Power and Cooling Stories of 2024
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Regulations
AI Data Centers Pose Regulatory Challenge, Jeopardizing Climate Goals – Study
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