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Zendo Energy Raises €2M to Build AI-Driven Energy OS for Data Centers - 📅 - Zendo Energy, a UK-based technology startup focused on the decarbonization of data center computing power, has secured more than €2 million (£ 1.75) in pre-seed funding to develop what it describes as the first ‘Energy OS' for the data center industry.
The investment round, led by DeepTech venture capital firm Fly Ventures, with participation from Octopus Ventures, Pact VC, and several angel investors from the data center sector, is intended to accelerate the company's efforts to help data centers manage increasing AI workloads while navigating volatile global energy markets.
Founded in 2024 by industry veterans Jade Batstone and Drew Barrett, Zendo Energy is addressing one of the most [...]
The investment round, led by DeepTech venture capital firm Fly Ventures, with participation from Octopus Ventures, Pact VC, and several angel investors from the data center sector, is intended to accelerate the company's efforts to help data centers manage increasing AI workloads while navigating volatile global energy markets.
Founded in 2024 by industry veterans Jade Batstone and Drew Barrett, Zendo Energy is addressing one of the most [...]
Q-CTRL Delivers Autonomous Calibration for Quantum Data Centers - 📅 - Q-CTRL, a global provider of quantum infrastructure software, has announced the delivery of its autonomous calibration technology for quantum computers, signaling a significant step toward integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into mainstream data center environments.
This advancement, achieved through partnerships with quantum processor specialist QuantWare and systems engineering firm TreQ, introduces push-button startup capabilities for on-premises quantum computers, eliminating the need for complex manual calibration processes traditionally required to optimize quantum hardware performance.
The integration of quantum computers in data centers and corporate R&D environments has [...]
This advancement, achieved through partnerships with quantum processor specialist QuantWare and systems engineering firm TreQ, introduces push-button startup capabilities for on-premises quantum computers, eliminating the need for complex manual calibration processes traditionally required to optimize quantum hardware performance.
The integration of quantum computers in data centers and corporate R&D environments has [...]
Bulk Expands Its OS-IX Data Center in Oslo, Norway - 📅 - By constructing three more data halls, Bulk Infrastructure has greatly increased the size of its Oslo Internet Exchange (OS-IX) data center, which is one of Norway's most networked facilities. Bulk Infrastructure claims that this development coincides with an increasing number of companies moving toward colocation and hybrid cloud strategies in place of outdated on-premises systems and public cloud platforms.The move would reflect a growing demand for tighter control over costs, enhanced security, and stricter compliance with data sovereignty requirements.
According to Rob Elder, Chief Commercial Officer at Bulk Infrastructure, this trend is particularly strong among enterprises and [...]
Lightstorm Expands AI and Cloud Network with RTI Cables - 📅 - Singapore-based digital network infrastructure provider Lightstorm has successfully completed the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables, significantly expanding its global subsea and terrestrial connectivity footprint. This strategic move positions Lightstorm as a key player in delivering high-performance data center networking solutions to hyperscalers, cloud providers, and multinational enterprises.
With over 75 Tbps of capacity and connectivity across more than 25 data centers, Lightstorm's network now spans seven critical markets: Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
The newly integrated 21,000 kilometers of subsea cable systems form the [...]
With over 75 Tbps of capacity and connectivity across more than 25 data centers, Lightstorm's network now spans seven critical markets: Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
The newly integrated 21,000 kilometers of subsea cable systems form the [...]
ValorC3 Data Centers to Build New 10MW AI-Ready Facility in Boise, Idaho - 📅 - ValorC3 Data Centers has announced plans to commence construction on a new colocation data center in Boise, reinforcing its ongoing investment in advanced digital infrastructure across the United States. This facility, slated to be one of Idaho's most advanced enterprise data centers, will play a significant role in expanding the region's colocation and AI-ready connectivity capabilities.
It marks ValorC3's fourth U.S. colocation data center and its second in Boise, highlighting the strategic importance of this fast-growing technology hub.
Designed with a focus on sustainability and performance, the new facility will incorporate cutting-edge building technologies and offer an initial [...]
It marks ValorC3's fourth U.S. colocation data center and its second in Boise, highlighting the strategic importance of this fast-growing technology hub.
Designed with a focus on sustainability and performance, the new facility will incorporate cutting-edge building technologies and offer an initial [...]
Alice & Bob Opens $50M Paris Quantum Computing Center - 📅 - French quantum computing company Alice & Bob is taking a significant step toward accelerating fault-tolerant quantum computing by investing $50 million in a new quantum computing center in Paris. This move marks a strategic effort to shift from pure research to the commercialization of quantum technologies.
The facility will support the development of Alice & Bob's next-generation quantum chips, leveraging their proprietary cat qubit technology designed to overcome long-standing challenges in quantum error correction.
Alice & Bob has partnered with Bluefors, a provider of cryogenic equipment, and Quantum Machines, a specialist in hybrid control solutions, to outfit the state-of-the-art [...]
The facility will support the development of Alice & Bob's next-generation quantum chips, leveraging their proprietary cat qubit technology designed to overcome long-standing challenges in quantum error correction.
Alice & Bob has partnered with Bluefors, a provider of cryogenic equipment, and Quantum Machines, a specialist in hybrid control solutions, to outfit the state-of-the-art [...]
CoreWeave Finalizes Acquisition of Weights & Biases - 📅 - CoreWeave has announced its full acquisition of Weights & Biases, a move aimed at strengthening its position as a leading AI cloud platform provider. This strategic acquisition is expected to accelerate AI innovation and broaden the capabilities of both companies at a time when demand for advanced AI infrastructure is growing rapidly.
Michael Intrator, co-founder and CEO of CoreWeave, emphasized that the acquisition builds on the company's recent IPO and represents a critical step in expanding growth opportunities. "Our capacity to drive AI innovation with the scale, performance, and experience required to meet the demands of accelerated computing is significantly enhanced by this [...]
Michael Intrator, co-founder and CEO of CoreWeave, emphasized that the acquisition builds on the company's recent IPO and represents a critical step in expanding growth opportunities. "Our capacity to drive AI innovation with the scale, performance, and experience required to meet the demands of accelerated computing is significantly enhanced by this [...]
Surfshark Launches Public DNS for Enhanced Online Privacy - 📅 - Cybersecurity company Surfshark has expanded its service offerings by making its Domain Name System (DNS) publicly available. This move provides both individuals and organizations with a privacy-focused alternative to the default DNS services typically supplied by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which often monitor and log user activity.By offering a DNS solution that prioritizes user privacy and does not track browser history, data transfers, or any other online activities, Surfshark aims to strengthen the broader privacy community and improve online security practices.
This initiative would reflect a growing demand for reliable DNS solutions that do not compromise user data. Many [...]
Aligned, Lambda Partner to Deliver Next-Gen AI Infrastructure - 📅 - Aligned Data Centers has announced a significant partnership with Lambda, the AI Developer Cloud, aimed at delivering advanced data center infrastructure and cloud solutions tailored for the next generation of AI workloads. This collaboration is centered around Aligned's latest facility, DFW-04, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a region experiencing a surge in demand for AI computing resources.
Designed as a liquid-cooled data center capable of handling the highest-density GPUs, DFW-04 will become a key location for Lambda's expanding AI cloud platform.
Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in meeting the growing needs of AI [...]
Designed as a liquid-cooled data center capable of handling the highest-density GPUs, DFW-04 will become a key location for Lambda's expanding AI cloud platform.
Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in meeting the growing needs of AI [...]
IBM and Lumen Work Together to Give Businesses Access to Scalable AI - 📅 - IBM and Lumen Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of enterprise-grade AI solutions directly at the network edge. By integrating IBM's Watsonx AI product suite with Lumen's extensive Edge Cloud network and infrastructure, the collaboration is designed to bring advanced AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.This initiative targets key business challenges around the cost, latency, and security of AI adoption, helping organizations improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences.
With enterprises increasingly reliant on data-driven decision-making, the ability to process information in near real time has become [...]