AI data centers

As demand for AI infra skyrockets, three new developments highlight the challenges and shifts ahead. In the U.S., the Department of Energy is sounding the alarm: Data centers are pushing the power grid to its limits and planned renewable projects …

Top US cloud service providers continue to lead growth in the AI server market, according to TrendForce In sum – what to know: AI momentum – Global AI server shipments are projected to rise 24.3% in 2025, slightly below forecasts …

To manage the rising power demands of AI, ZTE has integrated a number energy-saving cooling technologies in the new ‘AIDC’ solution In sum – what to know: Dual-mode – Each container module handles both general-purpose and AI computing with air …

As AI workloads explode, so does the demand for next-gen infrastructure. In the first quarter of 2025, global spending on physical data center infrastructure surged 17% year-over-year, according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. Hyperscalers and colocation providers are …

Neoclouds aim to bridge a gap between centralized hyperscale clouds and highly distributed telecom networks As telecom operators face mounting infrastructure demands — from AI workloads to cloud-native 5G networks — the industry is entering a new era of cloud …

Through the acquisition, CoreWeave will own approximately 1.3 GW of gross power across Core Scientific’s national data center footprint In sum – what to know: Mega deal – CoreWeave is to acquire Core Scientific in an all-stock deal, gaining control …

New micro data center facilities will rely on locally developed AI chips to provide low-latency AI services to SMEs, hospitals, and public institutions in South Korea. In sum – what to know: Local chips – the initiative supports the construction …

Ooredoo said the AI cloud platform will be run by local data center company Syntys, which was spun out of Ooredoo in March of this year In sum, what to know: Sovereign AI cloud goes live – Ooredoo launched Qatar’s …

The report also noted that 85% of current operational capacity in APAC is colocation-based—significantly higher than in the Americas (60%) and EMEA (75%). In sum, what to know: Asia Pacific will lead in colo – Cushman & Wakefield projects APAC …

Emerald AI is responding to an increasingly urgent issue: the rising power demand from AI data centers is outpacing the capabilities of current grid infrastructure In sum, what to know: Software turns AI data centers into grid assets – Emerald …

During its global summit, Alibaba Cloud also launched its first AI Global Competency Center (AIGCC) in Singapore In sum, what to know: AI center opens in Singapore – Alibaba Cloud launched its first AI Global Competency Center, aimed at supporting …

The unique demands and power density ofAI factories require new approaches to cooling and power delivery In sum, what to know: Purpose-built AI cooling deployed – BASX developed a custom, zero-water chiller system for Applied Digital’s Polaris Forge 1 data …

KDDI said the the new Osaka Sakai data center will be powered by a rack-scale system featuring the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 platform In sum, what to know: New AI hub in Osaka by 2026 – KDDI and HPE are building …

Alibaba Cloud originally entered the South Korean market with the launch of its first data center in March 2022 In sum – what to know: Second data center in South Korea – Alibaba Cloud confirms its second facility in the …

Beijing-based Haoyang Cloud & Data Technology has acquired land in Rayong, Thailand, with the goal of building a 300MW AI data center campus In sum – what to know: AI infra surge in Asia – New data center projects in …

AWS will invest $4 billion in the AI project, while SK’s key subsidiaries will contribute substantial resources to the initiative In sum – what to know: Massive AI infrastructure – Korean conglomerate SK Group and U.S. firm AWS will jointly …

Edgnex Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure company backed by UAE-based Damac Group In sum – what to know: Edgnex expands in Indonesia – Backed by Dubai’s Damac Group, Edgnex will invest $2.3 billion in a 144MW AI-ready data …

Amazon noted that the planned investment will fund the continued operation and expansion of its infrastructure in Sydney and Melbourne In sum – what to know: Record-setting tech investment – Amazon will invest AU$20 billion ($13.08 billion) through 2029 to …

ABB said the new design reduces cabling, improves reliability and enhances energy efficiency In sum – what to know: Partnership on AI infra – ABB and Applied Digital will co-develop energy-efficient power systems at the latter’s 400 MW greenfield AI …

Nvidia said the initiative spans France, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and several Nordic countries In sum — what to know: Massive AI infrastructure expansion – France, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and other nations are rolling out sovereign AI infrastructure using …

LiquidStack CEO noted that many data center operators remain hesitant to adopt liquid cooling chiefly due to persistent misconceptions In sum – what to know: AI infrastructure bottlenecks – Data center operators are hitting serious delays due to limited power …

During London Tech Week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang also confirmed the launch of a new Nvidia AI tech center in the UK In sum – what to know: U.K. commits to AI compute – The country aims to …

Amazon Web Services previously acquired land and a Talen Energy facility near the Susquehanna nuclear plant In sum – what to know: Historic investment – This investment commitment by Amazon marks the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania’s history, with innovation …