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IonQ, EPB Forge $22M Deal to Make Chattanooga a U.S. Quantum Hub
📅 - Energy and communications provider EPB of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and quantum computing firm IonQ have announced a strategic partnership to establish a new quantum innovation hub in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This collaboration is set to position Chattanooga as a U.S. leader in quantum computing and networking, reinforcing Tennessees emerging status as a center for quantum innovation.
At the heart of this initiative is the installation of IonQs Forte Enterprise quantum computer at the EPB Quantum Center. The system will support both EPBs Quantum Network and IonQs broader quantum initiatives, making Chattanooga the first city in the United States to host a combined quantum computing and [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - Belltown Power Expands into Data Centers, Six New Sites in North Texas - Belltown Power Texas, a renewable energy developer, has announced plans to build six new data center locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, supported by a total load request of 1,435 megawatts. Strategically situated near key transmission hubs, the newdata centersites are positioned to offer fast interconnection options and scalability, particularly for hyperscale and AI-focused businesses seeking reliable, rapid-access power solutions.
With over eight years of experience in developing utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in North Texas - where more than three gigawatts are either operational or under construction - Belltown Power Texas would bring a strong [...]
📅 - Lumen Powers Kentucky Derby with Network-as-a-Service - In anticipation of the 151st Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Racetrack has partnered with Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) to implement Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) capabilities at the racetrack. Its aimed at improving connectivity for hundreds of thousands of spectators, media outlets, and mutuel operations throughout Derby Week.
"Speed matters - and not just on the track," said Mike Wood, Senior IT Director, while organizing one of the world's biggest sports events. "We can quickly put high-capacity, secure connections online using Network-as-a-Service technology to enable anything from guest Wi-Fi and vendor assistance to media coverage. Behind-the-scenes creativity like that is what [...]
📅 - ASEAN ICT Spending to Reach $171 Billion this Year - The ASEAN region is experiencing a strategic evolution ininformation and communications technology (ICT)investment, with total spending expected to reach USD 171 billion by 2025. The IDC Worldwide ICT Spending Guide reports ICT expenditures in Southeast Asia growing at a 5.8% CAGR through 2028, as businesses focus on resilience and measurable returns to navigate evolving economic and technological landscapes.
Organizations in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are recalibrating their technology strategies to adapt to changing economic conditions. While ICT spending remains substantial, the focus has shifted away from rapid expansion toward strategic [...]
📅 - UK-based Datatonic Acquires Syntio to Expand Its Cloud Services - Datatonic, a UK provider of cloud data and AI solutions and a ten-time Google Cloud Partner of the Year, has acquired European data engineering specialist Syntio a company based in Croatia. The move would significantly expand Datatonics enterprise service offerings and global delivery capabilities, particularly strengthening its position in high-demand areas such as data ingestion, transformation, and business intelligence.
The acquisition of Syntio, recognized by the Financial Times as one of Europes fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years, brings a new depth of technical specialization to Datatonics portfolio. Syntios customer base, which includes telecommunications [...]
📅 - World Host Group Brand A2 Hosting Rebrands to Hosting.com - Global web hosting provider A2 Hosting, part of World Host Group managing 30+ web hosting brands, has announced a major rebranding initiative, unveiling a new identity as Hosting.com. The move signals a strategic transformation aimed at aligning the companys brand with its global ambitions and technological evolution after more than two decades of operation.
In 2011, the domain DataCenter.com was sold for $352,500, which was actually a bargain at the time. In 2011, Apple bought the domain iCloud for a stunning $4.5 million. Earlier, in 2005, $3.2 million was paid for the domain Software.com. Other examples of expensive domain names include Internet.com in 2009 ($18 million), IT.com in [...]
📅 - EcoDataCenter Sells Three Swedish Data Centers to CapMan Infra - Three of EcoDataCenter's data centers are being strategically sold to CapMan Infra's data center platform. The companys two facilities in Stockholm and one in Pite are up for sale. This deal is a component of EcoDataCenter's long-term plan to concentrate even more on the planning, building, and management of massive data center complexes.
To further streamline their operations and concentrate on bigger campus projects, EcoDataCenter decided to dispose the data centers in Stockholm and Pite, which they bought in 2019 and 2020, respectively, after conducting a strategic evaluation.
"With this sale, EcoDataCenter has reached a significant strategic milestone and is now concentrating on our [...]