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Strong Q2 Demand for IT and Business Services in Americas, Says ISG
📅 - The latest quarterly report from Information Services Group (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm focused on AI, reveals that the Americas region experienced a record-breaking second quarter in IT and business services demand. This surge is driven by enterprises' growing appetite for AI adoption, cloud investments, and strategic cost optimization efforts.
According to the ISG Index, which tracks commercial outsourcing contracts valued at $5 million or more, the combined annual contract value (ACV) for managed services and cloud-based as-a-service (XaaS) in Q2 2024 reached $15.5 billion. This marks a 26% year-over-year increase - the strongest quarterly growth rate the [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - Why AI Startups Are Choosing Colocation Over the Cloud in 2025 - The Cloud Isn’t the Only Option Anymore The cloud has long been the go-to for startups seeking flexibility and speed. But in 2025, a shift is underway—especially among AI-driven companies. As artificial intelligence applications demand more power, faster data processing, and cost predictability, a growing number of startups are rethinking their cloud-first approach and embracing AI colocation. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a response to real technical and business challenges. Startups building the future of AI need infrastructure that can grow with them, not work against them. Here’s why colocation is winning the attention of some of
📅 - Vantage Invests $3B in 224MW AI-Ready Data Center Campus in Nevada - Vantage Data Centers has announced a major expansion into Nevada with the development of a new 224-megawatt data center campus in Storey County, just north of Reno. The facility, named NV1, marks Vantage's first footprint in the state and represents a strategic move into its eighth North American market. The project is expected to cost nearly $3 billion and will create over 1,200 jobs during its construction and ongoing operations.
"Vantage is delivering the critical digital infrastructure required to support the world's most demanding applications as the race for AI leadership accelerates globally," said Dana Adams, President of North America at Vantage Data Centers.The NV1 campus will [...]
📅 - Accelsius Deploys NeuCool at Equinix Co-Innovation Facility in Ashburn - Accelsius' NeuCool IR80 data center cooling system will be deployed at Equinix's Co-Innovation Facility (CIF) within the DC15 International Business Exchange (IBX) data center at the Equinix Ashburn Campus. Scheduled for rollout in the third quarter of 2025, the deployment is part of a broader collaboration aimed at demonstrating high-efficiency cooling solutions for next-generation, high-density hardware environments.
Equinix's CIF serves as a testbed for real-world evaluation of emerging technologies in live data center conditions. It offers a platform for companies like Accelsius to showcase innovations in a way that allows clients to see how they perform in practice, rather than just [...]
📅 - AWS, Microsoft, Singtel Launch AUG East Cable to Boost AI Connectivity Asia - A major undersea infrastructure initiative is underway in East Asia as a consortium of global technology and telecommunications companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and Singtel, have partnered with Japanese tech giant NEC Corporation to construct the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East) submarine cable system.
The new high-capacity cable, stretching approximately 8,900 kilometers, will connect key economies across the region - linking Singapore with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. Completion is projected for the third quarter of 2029.
The development is a strategic response to surging demand for high-speed, low-latency [...]
📅 - Broadcom Debuts Innovative Ethernet Switch for AI and HPC - Broadcom, a provider of infrastructure software solutions and semiconductors, has announced the delivery of the Tomahawk Ultra, a revolutionary Ethernet switch. With its industry-leading ultra-low latency, huge throughput, and lossless networking, Tomahawk Ultra was designed to revolutionize the Ethernet switch for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence applications.
Ram Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom's Core Switching Group, said, "Tomahawk Ultra is a testament to innovation, involving a multi-year effort by hundreds of engineers who reimagined every aspect of the Ethernet switch." This would demonstrate Broadcom's dedication to funding [...]
📅 - Switch Secures $10B to Expand AI Data Centers and Accelerate U.S. Growth - U.S. digital infrastructure provider Switch has raised $20 billion since 2024 through sustainable finance tools like green bonds. The funding supports nationwide expansion of its hyperscale and AI-optimized data centers, positioning the company as a key enabler of next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure across the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Central to Switch's expansion strategy is the recent boost to its Borrowing Base and Revolving Credit Facilities, totaling $10 billion. These new facilities are being leveraged to support ongoing construction and development across Switch's five national campuses, particularly in locations such as Tahoe Reno and Atlanta - regions [...]
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