Hyperscalers

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 RisksEdge and Hyperscale Data Centers in the AI Era: Explosive Demand and Important Risks

From hyperscalers to the edge, understanding the differences between the types of data centers supporting AI development is the key to capturing their value.

+2
byNeil Torpey, Stuart Blytheand 2 more
Jan 8, 2025
|
1 Min Read
A rendering of the newly announced Meta data center in Louisiana’s Richland Parish.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: January 2025New Data Center Developments: January 2025
byJames Walker
Jan 8, 2025
1 Min Read
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 LandBiden Drafting Plan for Construction of AI Data Centers on Federal Land
byThe Washington Post
Dec 19, 2024
1 Min Read
atNorth’s ICE03 site in Akureyri, Iceland, will gain an additional 16 MW of capacity.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: December 2024New Data Center Developments: December 2024
byJames Walker
Dec 5, 2024
1 Min Read
thumbnail
Energy & Power Supply
Meta Seeks New Nuclear Reactors to Run US Data CentersMeta Seeks New Nuclear Reactors to Run US Data Centers
byWill Wade, Bloomberg News
Dec 4, 2024
1 Min Read
Azure Boost DPU launched at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Cloud
Microsoft Ignite 2024: New Azure Data Center Chips UnveiledMicrosoft Ignite 2024: New Azure Data Center Chips Unveiled
byWylie Wong
Nov 19, 2024
1 Min Read
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
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Azure, AWS and Google Cloud logos on tiles logo in a gray background | Azure, AWS and Google Cloud logos on tiles
Cloud
AI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google
AI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google
Nov 2, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
microsoft sign outside of a building
Diversity & Inclusion
Microsoft Is Struggling to Retain Women, Minority Employees
Microsoft Is Struggling to Retain Women, Minority Employees
Oct 24, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Aiken County, South Carolina, will be home to Meta’s newest data center.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: October 2024
New Data Center Developments: October 2024
Oct 3, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Equinix headquarters in Redwood City, California
Deals
Equinix Forms $15B Joint Venture with Canada Pension and GIC
Equinix Forms $15B Joint Venture with Canada Pension and GIC
Oct 2, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Person touching virtual screen to scan fingerprint, identity access management concept
Cybersecurity
Multi-Tenant and Cross-Tenant Threats in Google Cloud and Beyond
Multi-Tenant and Cross-Tenant Threats in Google Cloud and Beyond
Sep 25, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor
Microsoft data center logo
Investing
Microsoft, BlackRock Launch $30B AI Data Center Investment Fund
Microsoft, BlackRock Launch $30B AI Data Center Investment Fund
Sep 18, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Power lines and electrical towers in northern Ohio
Regulations
Tech Giants Fight a Plan to Make Them Pay More for Electric Grid Upgrades
Tech Giants Fight a Plan to Make Them Pay More for Electric Grid Upgrades
Sep 17, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
DOE Report Exposes Critical Impact of AI on Data Center Power Consumption
Energy & Power Supply
DOE Report Exposes Critical Impact of AI on Data Center Power Consumption
DOE Report Exposes Critical Impact of AI on Data Center Power Consumption
Sep 10, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
ESR Group has completed the first stage of its flagship data center project in Osaka, Japan.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: September 2024
New Data Center Developments: September 2024
Sep 3, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
A Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cloud
Are Public Clouds More Sustainable Than Private Data Centers?
Are Public Clouds More Sustainable Than Private Data Centers?
Aug 19, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
The Equinix SG4 data center in Singapore
Hyperscalers
Equinix Data Center Expansion Continues as Hyperscale, AI Demand Persists
Equinix Data Center Expansion Continues as Hyperscale, AI Demand Persists
Aug 15, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
A rendering of Meta’s planned hyperscale data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Data Center Construction
New Data Center Developments: August 2024
New Data Center Developments: August 2024
Aug 5, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure logos on tiles
Cloud
Big 3 Cloud Providers Eye Future Growth Beyond AI as Cloud Adoption Surges
Big 3 Cloud Providers Eye Future Growth Beyond AI as Cloud Adoption Surges
Aug 5, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
AI data center growth illustration
Data Center Construction
Moody’s Report Reveals Surge in Data Center Demand Driven by AI Boom
Moody’s Report Reveals Surge in Data Center Demand Driven by AI Boom
Jul 23, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
Cloud migration illustration
Cloud
Google Cloud Ups the Ante on VMware Workload Migration
Google Cloud Ups the Ante on VMware Workload Migration
Jul 23, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byChannel Futures
Data Center Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) will help the industry improve its sustainability profile.
Green Materials
Data Center Industry Calls for Environmental ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Cut Carbon Emissions
Data Center Industry Calls for Environmental ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Cut Carbon Emissions
Jul 17, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Dayneé Alejandra Rosales
Gen AI security image
Deals
Meta, IBM Working With Startup to Test AI Model Safety
Meta, IBM Working With Startup to Test AI Model Safety
Jul 16, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBen Wodecki
Data center news roundup
AI Data Centers
Data Center News Roundup: BlackRock’s Bold AI Investment Outlook
Data Center News Roundup: BlackRock’s Bold AI Investment Outlook
Jul 12, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Microsoft logo on an office building
Cloud
Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Probe in Deal with Cloud Lobby
Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Probe in Deal with Cloud Lobby
Jul 12, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Data center cloud storage illustration
Data Storage
Omdia: AWS Dominated $57B Cloud Storage Services Market in 2023
Omdia: AWS Dominated $57B Cloud Storage Services Market in 2023
Jun 18, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byOmdia
Data Center News Roundup: Top Data Center News
Business
Data Center News Roundup: New Hyperscale Projects Unveiled, Fresh Insight From DCW 2024
Data Center News Roundup: New Hyperscale Projects Unveiled, Fresh Insight From DCW 2024
May 3, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Verizon Wireless Retail Location
Cloud
Verizon Boasts 'Own' Cloud Platform After Dissing Hyperscaler Deals
Verizon Boasts 'Own' Cloud Platform After Dissing Hyperscaler Deals
May 3, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byLight Reading
Optical network Infinera illustration
Hyperscalers
Infinera's Results Highlight Hyperscale Growth Amid Telecom Stagnation
Infinera's Results Highlight Hyperscale Growth Amid Telecom Stagnation
Mar 11, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byLight Reading
Microsoft logo during the Mobile World Congress 2022
Hyperscalers
MWC 2024: Microsoft Vows Fair AI Practices Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
MWC 2024: Microsoft Vows Fair AI Practices Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
Mar 4, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBen Wodecki
Data Center News Roundup: Top Data Center News
Hyperscalers
Data Center News Roundup: Hyperscalers Take the Spotlight, CERN Opens New Data Facility
Data Center News Roundup: Hyperscalers Take the Spotlight, CERN Opens New Data Facility
Mar 1, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Chess concept of race of horses racing
Hyperscalers
Hyperscalers in 2024: Where Next For the World’s Biggest Data Center Operators?
Hyperscalers in 2024: Where Next For the World’s Biggest Data Center Operators?
Feb 28, 2024
|
1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is ramping up the development of custom chips
Hyperscalers
Microsoft Will Use Intel to Manufacture Home-Grown Processor
Microsoft Will Use Intel to Manufacture Home-Grown Processor
Feb 22, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Data Center News Roundup: Top Data Center News
Hyperscalers
Data Center News Roundup: Google Unveils $1B Investment, Latest Storage Trends Unveiled
Data Center News Roundup: Google Unveils $1B Investment, Latest Storage Trends Unveiled
Jan 19, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor

Editor's Choice

The evolution of data center hardware is key to meeting the demands of AI, sustainability, and advanced security in 2025
Data Center Hardware
Data Center Hardware in 2025: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
Data Center Hardware in 2025: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Jan 6, 2025

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

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

Exclusive DCK Resources
See all DCK Resources

Industry Voices

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

Data center zoning regulations illustration
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

Subscribe to the Data Center Knowledge Newsletter
Get analysis and expert insight on the latest in data center business and technology delivered to your inbox daily.
Newsletter Sign-Up

Featured Technical Explainers

AI chip
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
Data center server configuration command lines on a computer monitor.
Open Source Software
Optimize Text Search: Master the grep Command in Linux
Optimize Text Search: Master the grep Command in Linux
Data center ETF stock chart illustration
Investing
Data Center ETFs: An Introductory Guide to Boosting Your Portfolio
Data Center ETFs: An Introductory Guide to Boosting Your Portfolio
Subscribe to the Data Center Knowledge Newsletter
Get analysis and expert insight on the latest in data center business and technology delivered to your inbox daily.
Newsletter Sign-Up