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Colocation
Data Centers vs. Colocation: Key Differences and Use CasesData Centers vs. Colocation: Key Differences and Use Cases

Colocation is often compared with owning or leasing a data center, but it's actually a service within them. Here's how they differ and when to choose each.

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Jan 27, 2025
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Networking
Building the Backbone of AI: Why Infrastructure Matters in the Race for AdoptionBuilding the Backbone of AI: Why Infrastructure Matters in the Race for Adoption
byIvo Ivanov, Industry Perspectives
Jan 23, 2025
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Data Storage
Data Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry InsidersData Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders
byRick Dagley
Jan 23, 2025
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Data Center Chips
EU to Raise Biden’s AI Chip Curbs with Trump AdministrationEU to Raise Biden’s AI Chip Curbs with Trump Administration
byBloomberg News, Alberto Nardelli
Jan 21, 2025
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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 PuzzleDOE: ‘Portfolio Approach’ Key to Solving the Data Center Energy Puzzle
byNathan Eddy
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity
Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security UpdateMicrosoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update
byDark Reading, Jai Vijayan
Jan 15, 2025
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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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byHenry Chapman, Contributor
Bare-Metal-as-a-Service: A niche in the IaaS market facing new challenges as Equinix plans to sunset its Metal platform
Servers
What’s Next for Bare-Metal-as-a-Service After Equinix Metal’s Closure?
What’s Next for Bare-Metal-as-a-Service After Equinix Metal’s Closure?
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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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byNathan Eddy, Contributor
Behind the scenes, modern data center teams work tirelessly to keep systems running smoothly, ensuring seamless digital experiences around the clock.
Uptime
24/7 Guardians: A Day in the Life of a Modern Data Center Team
24/7 Guardians: A Day in the Life of a Modern Data Center Team
Jan 10, 2025
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byPraveen Jain, Industry Perspectives
Edge and Hyperscale Data Centers in the AI Era: Explosive Demand and Important Risks
Hyperscalers
Edge and Hyperscale Data Centers in the AI Era: Explosive Demand and Important Risks
Edge and Hyperscale Data Centers in the AI Era: Explosive Demand and Important Risks
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
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byNeil Torpey, Stuart Blytheand 2 more
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
Virtual RAN Still Seems To Be North Worth the Effort
Networking
Virtual RAN Still Seems To Be North Worth the Effort
Virtual RAN Still Seems To Be North Worth the Effort
Jan 7, 2025
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byIain Morris, Light Reading
How cloud computing trends like AI and quantum services are reshaping the data center landscape for 2025
Cloud
5 Cloud Computing Trends that Will Impact Data Centers in 2025
5 Cloud Computing Trends that Will Impact Data Centers in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Data Center Chips
Robotic Collaboration Launched for Maintenance in Chip Production
Robotic Collaboration Launched for Maintenance in Chip Production
Dec 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Yellig, AI Business
Emerging data center security trends for 2025 include hybrid cloud frameworks, chip-level safeguards, and enhanced physical protections
Security & Risk Management
7 Key Data Center Security Trends to Watch in 2025
7 Key Data Center Security Trends to Watch in 2025
Dec 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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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Cloud
U.S. Leads Global Cloud Adoption, Fueled by AI and FinOps Expansion
U.S. Leads Global Cloud Adoption, Fueled by AI and FinOps Expansion
Dec 19, 2024
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bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
Cybersecurity
Azure Data Factory Bugs Expose Cloud Infrastructure
Azure Data Factory Bugs Expose Cloud Infrastructure
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Dark Reading
IT manager presses buttons with compliance, standards, regulations, and requirements icons.
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?
Dec 17, 2024
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byIain Wham, Industry Perspectives
Trends shaping cloud data centers in 2024 included outages, AI convergence, and sustainability initiatives
Cloud
Top 10 Cloud Data Center Stories of 2024
Top 10 Cloud Data Center Stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Outages
IT Leaders Brace for Major Outages in 2025, PagerDuty Study Reveals
IT Leaders Brace for Major Outages in 2025, PagerDuty Study Reveals
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
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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1 Min Read
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
Clouds shaped like fish on a blue sky.
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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byNathan Eddy, Contributor
Blue Data Recovery Screen Showing 25% Recovered
Outages
Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric
Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
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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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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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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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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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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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

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

Bare-Metal-as-a-Service: A niche in the IaaS market facing new challenges as Equinix plans to sunset its Metal platform
Servers
What’s Next for Bare-Metal-as-a-Service After Equinix Metal’s Closure?
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Jan 14, 2025

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Colocation
Data Centers vs. Colocation: Key Differences and Use Cases
Data Centers vs. Colocation: Key Differences and Use Cases

Jan 27, 2025

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