Hyperscalers

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

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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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
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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
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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
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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 2024New Data Center Developments: November 2024
byJames Walker
Nov 5, 2024
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Cloud
AI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, GoogleAI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google
bySean Michael Kerner
Nov 2, 2024
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Diversity & Inclusion
Microsoft Is Struggling to Retain Women, Minority Employees
Microsoft Is Struggling to Retain Women, Minority Employees
Oct 24, 2024
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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
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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Deals
Equinix Forms $15B Joint Venture with Canada Pension and GIC
Equinix Forms $15B Joint Venture with Canada Pension and GIC
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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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
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byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor
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Investing
Microsoft, BlackRock Launch $30B AI Data Center Investment Fund
Microsoft, BlackRock Launch $30B AI Data Center Investment Fund
Sep 18, 2024
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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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
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bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
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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
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
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Cloud
Google Cloud Ups the Ante on VMware Workload Migration
Google Cloud Ups the Ante on VMware Workload Migration
Jul 23, 2024
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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
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1 Min Read
byJames Walker, Dayneé Alejandra Rosales
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Deals
Meta, IBM Working With Startup to Test AI Model Safety
Meta, IBM Working With Startup to Test AI Model Safety
Jul 16, 2024
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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
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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Cloud
Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Probe in Deal with Cloud Lobby
Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Probe in Deal with Cloud Lobby
Jul 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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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
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byOmdia
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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
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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Cloud
Verizon Boasts 'Own' Cloud Platform After Dissing Hyperscaler Deals
Verizon Boasts 'Own' Cloud Platform After Dissing Hyperscaler Deals
May 3, 2024
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Hyperscalers
Infinera's Results Highlight Hyperscale Growth Amid Telecom Stagnation
Infinera's Results Highlight Hyperscale Growth Amid Telecom Stagnation
Mar 11, 2024
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byLight Reading
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Hyperscalers
MWC 2024: Microsoft Vows Fair AI Practices Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
MWC 2024: Microsoft Vows Fair AI Practices Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
Mar 4, 2024
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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
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
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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
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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
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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
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byJames Walker, Senior Editor
Google to Invest $1bn in New UK Data Center to Meet Demand
Hyperscalers
Google to Invest $1bn in New UK Data Center to Meet Demand
Google to Invest $1bn in New UK Data Center to Meet Demand
Jan 19, 2024
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byBloomberg News
Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection
Hyperscalers
Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection
Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection
Dec 14, 2023
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bySebastian Straub

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AI Data Centers Pose Regulatory Challenge, Jeopardizing Climate Goals – Study
AI Data Centers Pose Regulatory Challenge, Jeopardizing Climate Goals – Study

Dec 10, 2024

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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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
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Dec 19, 2024

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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