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GlobalNet Debuts PoP in Austria, Expands Network Reach Across Europe - 📅 - GlobalNet has announced the launch of its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Austria, located within the Digital Realty VIE2 data center in Vienna. This move would mark a significant milestone in the companys expansion into Central Europe, enhancing its network backbones reach and connectivity capabilities in the region.
The new GlobalNet Vienna PoP will offer a range of high-capacity services, including the DATAIX Internet Exchange, which connects over 580 Autonomous Systems (ASNs) and manages a peak traffic load of 8.7 terabits per second. In addition, the PoP will provide IP Transit with direct access to Tier-1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as well as Dense Wavelength Division [...]
The new GlobalNet Vienna PoP will offer a range of high-capacity services, including the DATAIX Internet Exchange, which connects over 580 Autonomous Systems (ASNs) and manages a peak traffic load of 8.7 terabits per second. In addition, the PoP will provide IP Transit with direct access to Tier-1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as well as Dense Wavelength Division [...]
EXA Infrastructure Acquires Bulgarian Telecom Provider GCN - 📅 - EXA Infrastructure has reached a deal to buy Global Communication Networks (GCN), a Bulgarian telecom provider that provides services on its 2,500 km national fiberoptic network. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of EXA Infrastructures strategic assets in South-Eastern Europe. EXA Infrastructures key asset base in South-Eastern Europe will grow significantly with this transaction.EXA Infrastructure will purchase all of GCNs products and services, including colocation, wavelength, and dark fiber, as part of the agreement. Financial terms of this acquisition were not disclosed.
EXA Infrastructure will increase its presence in the strategically significant area of [...]
DigitalOcean Releases GPU-Enabled Kubernetes Nodes with NVIDIA H100 - 📅 - DigitalOcean has announced the early access release of GPU-enabled worker nodes for its Kubernetes service (DOKS), featuring NVIDIA's latest H100 GPUs. This move is aimed at democratizing AI and machine learning (AI/ML) development by making these powerful resources more accessible to businesses of all sizes.By introducing GPU support to its Kubernetes clusters, DigitalOcean aims to simplify AI/ML development in containerized environments, addressing both the complexity and high resource demands that often hinder progress in these fields.
The early access release offers configurations with either one or eight H100 GPUs, catering to a wide range of business needs. This addition is [...]
Tencent Unveils New Cloud, AI Innovations, and Global Strategy - 📅 - At theTencentGlobal Digital Ecosystem Summit, held on September 5-6 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Tencent has unveiled a range of new innovations in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), along with proprietary technologies designed to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises.The summit focused on presenting global solutions and AI advancements aimed at empowering businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and expand their digital footprints
Dowson Tong, CEO of Tencents Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG) and Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent, emphasized the growing need for businesses to innovate. "A lot of businesses are [...]
Web Host Pro Unveils Sleek New Dark-Themed Website Design - 📅 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 5, 2024
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Verizon Acquires Frontier in $20B Deal, Expanding Fiber Network - 📅 - Verizon has announced a formal agreement to acquire Frontier Communications in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Verizon's fiber network, boosting its reach to 25 million premises across 31 states and Washington, D.C. Frontiers existing customer base of 2.2 million fiber users will be integrated into Verizons network, strengthening Verizon's position in the U.S. broadband market.The deal is expected to accelerate Verizons ability to provide enhanced connectivity, broadband, and mobility services to both existing and new customers.
Frontier, one of the largest pure-play fiber Internet providers in the U.S., has made significant investments in [...]
HPE Reports Lower AI Server Margins Despite Strong Sales - 📅 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported lower-than-expected profit margins in its AI-focused server sales division, raising concerns about the profitability of its hardware business. According to Bloomberg, HPE's fiscal third-quarter adjusted gross margins stood at 31.8%, falling short of the 33.4% average forecast from analysts and lower than the same period last year.
HPE's Chief Financial Officer, Marie Myers, attributed this dip to a higher proportion of revenue coming from AI server sales.
The AI server market has seen a surge in demand as companies, including HPE, Dell Technologies, and Supermicro have capitalized on the need for powerful hardware to support AI workloads. For the [...]
HPE's Chief Financial Officer, Marie Myers, attributed this dip to a higher proportion of revenue coming from AI server sales.
The AI server market has seen a surge in demand as companies, including HPE, Dell Technologies, and Supermicro have capitalized on the need for powerful hardware to support AI workloads. For the [...]
atNorth Announces 250MW Data Center in Denmark with Heat Reuse - 📅 - Nordic data center provider atNorthhas announced plans to build its largest data center to date in lgod, Denmark, marking a significant expansion of its high-performance computing and colocation services. The new facility, named DEN02, will cater to data-intensive organizations such as hyperscalers and companies focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.The new site will feature a starting capacity of 250 megawatts (MW) and will be built in a modular fashion, allowing for future expansion to several hundred megawatts based on demand.
Located on a 174-hectare site, 40 kilometers west of Billund Airport, atNorth DEN02 would benefit from [...]
Sustainability , data centers , Morgan Stanley , carbon emissions , Reuters - 📅 - The global data center industry is projected to produce approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to a Morgan Stanley report cited by Reuters. This increase is attributed to the rapid growth of energy-intensive data centers driven by hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, as these companies enhance their AI and cloud computing technologies.
Despite the expansion, these tech giants remain committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to the Reuters article.
The report highlights a significant market opportunity for decarbonization solutions, as the emissions from data centers are expected to [...]
Despite the expansion, these tech giants remain committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to the Reuters article.
The report highlights a significant market opportunity for decarbonization solutions, as the emissions from data centers are expected to [...]
Penta Infra Buys Site in Copenhagen for 20MW Data Center Development - 📅 - Fast-growing European provider of sustainable data centers, Penta Infra, has acquired a new property in Copenhagen, Denmark. The site will be transformed into a state-of-the-art colocation data center covering over 20,000 square meters, with the capacity to handle 20 megawatts (MW) of IT demand. This marks Penta Infras second data center in the Danish capital, further expanding its network of 12 data centers across Germany, France, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Copenhagen's strategic position as a digital gateway to Europe would make it a key hub for data center development, providing low-latency access to regional markets. The city's strong global connectivity and emphasis on [...]
Copenhagen's strategic position as a digital gateway to Europe would make it a key hub for data center development, providing low-latency access to regional markets. The city's strong global connectivity and emphasis on [...]