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Hitachi Invests $1B in U.S. Grid Infrastructure to Power AI Data Centers - 📅 - Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, has announced more than $1 billion in new U.S. manufacturing investments to expand the nation's electrical grid infrastructure and meet soaring energy demand from AI-driven data centers. The plan, revealed on September 4, includes $457 million dedicated to building a new power transformer factory in South Boston, Virginia - the largest such facility in the United States.
The broader investment will expand existing Hitachi Energy operations nationwide and create thousands of jobs, bolstering domestic supply chains for critical grid equipment.
The announcement comes as the rapid growth of AI data centers intensifies strain on power networks. [...]
The broader investment will expand existing Hitachi Energy operations nationwide and create thousands of jobs, bolstering domestic supply chains for critical grid equipment.
The announcement comes as the rapid growth of AI data centers intensifies strain on power networks. [...]
ODATA Raises $1.02B Green Financing for Sustainable Data Centers - 📅 - ODATA, a subsidiary of Aligned Data Centers, has secured US $1.02 billion in green financing dedicated to sustainable data center infrastructure projects across Latin America. The new capital brings ODATA's total financing to US $2.25 billion, marking the largest sustainable financing package ever issued for the region's data center sector.
The funding strengthens the company's ability to meet the surging demand for cloud and AI infrastructure while maintaining strict commitments to environmental responsibility.
The financing round drew support from a group of international financial institutions, including Apterra, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank, MUFG Bank, Natixis [...]
The funding strengthens the company's ability to meet the surging demand for cloud and AI infrastructure while maintaining strict commitments to environmental responsibility.
The financing round drew support from a group of international financial institutions, including Apterra, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank, MUFG Bank, Natixis [...]
Telehouse Thailand, NT Partner to Expand Submarine Cable Connectivity - 📅 - Telehouse Thailand has announced a strategic partnership with National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT) to strengthen Thailand's international connectivity through submarine cable systems. The collaboration links NT's extensive cable network directly to Telehouse Bangkok, the country's flagship carrier-neutral interconnection facility, now fully operational.The move allows Telehouse Thailand to provide domestic content providers and regional ISPs seamless access to two major international systems: the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) and the Asia America Gateway (AAG). The ADC route connects China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, where many of the world's [...]
IBM and AMD Join Forces to Build the Future of Computing - 📅 - Companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source platforms that could redefine the future of computing, leveraging IBM's leadership in developing the world's most performant quantum computers and software, and AMD's leadership in high-performance computing and AI accelerators.Quantum computing is a completely different way to represent and process information. While classical computers use bits that can only be either a zero or one, quantum computers' qubits represent information according to the quantum mechanical laws of nature. These properties enable a much richer computational space to explore solutions to complex problems beyond the reach of classical computing alone, [...]
Greener Data: Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders - 📅 - Greener Data: Actionable Insights from Industry LeadersIn a world increasingly driven by data, understanding the environmental impact of digital infrastructure has become crucial for sustainable progress. Greener Data offers valuable insights from industry leaders about how volume-driven data demands intersect with greener technologies and practices. By exploring these actionable strategies, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of current trends and effective ways to balance data growth with environmental stewardship. This knowledge can empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable digital future.
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Data Center Power Equipment - 2020 edition - 📅 - Understanding the right power equipment is essential for anyone involved in managing or designing data centers, as it ensures continuous operation, reduces the risk of downtime, and supports scalability. By exploring this guide, he, she, or they will gain valuable insights into the types of power solutions available, their functionalities, and how to choose the best equipment to meet specific needs.TL;DRComprehensive coverage of essential power equipment for data centersProvides detailed, easy-to-follow guidance suitable for both newcomers and experienced professionalsCost-effective recommendations to optimize power management and reduce expensesFocuses on reliability and scalability [...]
Eviden Inaugurates JUPITER, Europe’s Most Powerful Supercomputer - 📅 - Eviden, the Atos Group product brand specializing in advanced computing, cybersecurity, mission-critical systems, and vision AI, has officially inaugurated JUPITER, Europe's most powerful supercomputer. The inauguration of JUPITER represents a milestone for Europe's scientific and technological landscape.
Already ranked as Europe's most powerful HPC and AI system - and the fourth worldwide - the system is poised to become the first on the continent to cross the exascale threshold, capable of executing more than one quintillion calculations per second. This computing power is comparable to the combined output of ten million modern desktop PCs.
The ceremony took place on September 5, 2025, [...]
Already ranked as Europe's most powerful HPC and AI system - and the fourth worldwide - the system is poised to become the first on the continent to cross the exascale threshold, capable of executing more than one quintillion calculations per second. This computing power is comparable to the combined output of ten million modern desktop PCs.
The ceremony took place on September 5, 2025, [...]
IDC: Industry Clouds Accelerate Transformation in Asia-Pacific - 📅 - A new report from IDC highlights a sharp rise in cloud adoption across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan), with enterprises in banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, retail, and healthcare accelerating investments to meet regulatory, operational, and technological demands.
The study, titled Cloud Adoption Trends in Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) - Industry View, points to hybrid and private cloud strategies as increasingly popular approaches, as organizations look to manage data sovereignty, strengthen cybersecurity, and adopt more predictable cost models.
The report underlines the growing momentum of industry-specific cloud platforms, which offer [...]
The study, titled Cloud Adoption Trends in Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) - Industry View, points to hybrid and private cloud strategies as increasingly popular approaches, as organizations look to manage data sovereignty, strengthen cybersecurity, and adopt more predictable cost models.
The report underlines the growing momentum of industry-specific cloud platforms, which offer [...]
Pelagos to Build £1.8B 250MW Data Center in Gibraltar - 📅 - Pelagos Data Centres has announced plans to build a large-scale digital infrastructure project in Gibraltar, unveiling a 250-megawatt data center development that is set to reshape the territory's economic and technological landscape. The facility, which will be constructed in five phases over the next decade, represents a £1.8 billion ($2,43B) private investment and the single largest development project in Gibraltar's modern history.
The announcement was made at a launch event hosted by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, alongside Pelagos executives and government officials. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2027, the project will continue in rolling phases through to [...]
The announcement was made at a launch event hosted by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, alongside Pelagos executives and government officials. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2027, the project will continue in rolling phases through to [...]
RETN Partners with JPIX to Expand Remote IX and Connectivity in Japan - 📅 - Global network services provider RETN has announced a new strategic partnership with JPIX, one of Japan's most established Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). The agreement designates RETN as an official reseller of JPIX services, expanding its Remote IX portfolio and improving international connectivity into Japan at a time when demand for local content and services is rising rapidly.
The deal grants RETN customers direct access to JPIX's fabric, a critical interconnection platform in Japan's telecommunications ecosystem with strong presence across major urban hubs.
By leveraging JPIX's infrastructure, international networks gain the ability to peer with Japanese and global operators [...]
The deal grants RETN customers direct access to JPIX's fabric, a critical interconnection platform in Japan's telecommunications ecosystem with strong presence across major urban hubs.
By leveraging JPIX's infrastructure, international networks gain the ability to peer with Japanese and global operators [...]