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AI Demands Trigger Rethink as 71% Say Data Centers Aren’t Ready
📅 - Artificial intelligence is driving a profound shift in how enterprises structure their computing infrastructure. According to a global survey released by Cisco, 71% of IT leaders report that their current data centers are not capable of supporting the performance demands introduced by AI workloads. In response, 88% plan to expand capacity - either through on-premises upgrades, cloud deployments, or a hybrid combination of both.
The shift is not just about adding hardware or cloud subscriptions. AI is fundamentally altering traffic patterns, processing needs, and expectations around real-time responsiveness. This transformation, coupled with increasing device connectivity, a growing need [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - GreenScale Acquires Plot in Norway to Build €2.5B Data Center Campus - GreenScale has acquired Tonstad DataPark, Norway's largest dedicated data center development, marking a strategic expansion of its European footprint. Located in the municipality of Sirdal in West Agder County (NO2), the site spans 420,000 square meters and features a grid capacity of 300MVA, approved by both Glitre Nett and Statnett.
With a projected investment exceeding €2.5 billion, the project is planned as a four-data center complex, with the first capacity expected to come online in 2027.
Positioned within one of Europe's largest hubs for renewable energy generation, Tonstad DataPark benefits from direct access to Norway's grid, which is powered almost entirely by hydroelectric and [...]
📅 - GBI Launches Certification for Sustainable Data Center Campuses - The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has introduced a new sustainability certification program tailored specifically for data center campuses, marking a significant step in aligning digital infrastructure development with environmental responsibility. The Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification offers data center operators and owners a streamlined, cost-effective tool to assess and verify the sustainability of multiple buildings within a single campus.
Developed in collaboration with Compass Datacenters, a major global provider of modular data centers for hyperscalers and cloud providers, the certification aims to respond to the increasing environmental demands of the digital [...]
📅 - New TGN-IA2 Cable Linking Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan - Tata Communications has announced the launch of TGN-IA2, a new submarine cable system developed in partnership with the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium. This integration marks a major enhancement to the company's global network infrastructure, aimed at delivering higher bandwidth, reduced latency, and greater connectivity resilience for businesses operating across Asia and internationally.
The TGN-IA2 system will play a pivotal role in supporting the increasing demands of digital businesses, including service providers, hyperscalers, and multinational enterprises seeking high-capacity, low-latency data transfer across the region. Designed for scalability, the system will also enable [...]
📅 - HostPapa Acquires Cloudblue Business from Ingram Micro - HostPapa, a global provider of digital solutions based in Burlington, Ontario, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CloudBlue, a division of Ingram Micro, in a strategic move that is expected to significantly expand HostPapa's role in the cloud services ecosystem.
With a focus on telcos, managed service providers (MSPs), resellers, agencies, and hyperscalers, the agreement puts HostPapa in a position to improve its capabilities in automated provisioning, subscription commerce, and partner-focused monetization.
CloudBlue, long recognized for its leadership in cloud distribution and subscription management, brings to the table a robust platform with more than 450 pre-built [...]
📅 - US Signal Invests $200M to Expand Fiber, Data Centers for AI and Cloud - US Signal, a U.S. provider of network and data center infrastructure, has announced a significant expansion aimed at strengthening its position as a national platform for cloud, edge, and AI workloads. Backed by a $200M capital investment program supported by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, the initiative includes enhancements to the company's Detroit Metro and Des Moines data centers, as well as the deployment of over 1,000 miles of new ultra-dense fiber and conduit across critical U.S. corridors.
In a move tailored to meet the increasing infrastructure demands of hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise clients, US Signal is adding 3 megawatts (MW) of commercial power capacity to [...]
📅 - Denmark to Launch First Fully Danish-Owned Hyperscale Data Center by 2026 - Denmark is set to host a major new hyperscale data center that will be fully Danish-owned and operated, a milestone in the country's digital infrastructure development. Slated to begin operations in 2026, the facility marks a significant step in establishing national control over a sector that has often relied on foreign ownership.
The project, backed by real estate investment group Thylander and developed in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, will ultimately scale to a capacity of 200 megawatts, placing it among the largest data centers in the country.
Initial construction will deliver a capacity of 10 to 20 megawatts, with future phases expanding significantly. The [...]
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