DeepSeek is good for the data center sector – Raul Martynek.
The release of the Chinese AI company model called DeepSeek has upended the established AI industry. That a model can be developed without access to the most advanced GPU chips…
Biden signs executive order to ensure power for AI data centers
Outgoing US President, Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at providing federal support to meet the massive energy demands of rapidly growing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) data centers,…
Hyperscale capacity to triple by 2030 report
The capacity of hyperscale data centers is projected to triple by 2020, according to a report from Synergy Research Group, driven in large part by the rapid rise of generative…
AI data centers triggering power grid “distortions” across the U.S., Bloomberg reports.
New evidence indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are distorting the quality of electricity delivered to homes, raising the risk of appliance damage and even fires. A Bloomberg report,…
Microsoft to invest $80 Billion in AI data centers in 2025.
Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in building AI-enabled data centers during the 2025 fiscal year, a significant increase compared to its $53 billion capital expenditure in 2023. Brad Smith,…
Equinix to acquire BT Group’s Irish data center business.
Equinix has reached an agreement to acquire BT Group's Irish data center business for €59 million ($61.3 million). The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, includes…
US data center energy use soars 193% since 2016, projected to hit 580 TWh by 2028.
A report by the Department of Energy (DOE), revealed that U.S. data centers consumed approximately 4.4% of the nation's total power in 2023. However, this figure is expected to rise,…
ExxonMobil plots natural gas power plant to exclusively power data centers.
ExxonMobil, the US-based multinational oil and gas giant, has unveiled plans to build a new 1.5GW natural gas-fired power plant to supply energy specifically for data centers. The project, currently…
African data center operators shine at Data Center Dynamics Awards
African data center operators and executives were celebrated at the 2024 Data Center Dynamics (DCD) Awards, held yesterday at the Grosvenor House London. The event showcased the best projects, people,…
Africa50 takes 42.9% stake in Egypt’s Raya Data Center with $15 million investment
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has announced a $15 million equity investment in Raya Data Center (RDC), a subsidiary of Egypt's Raya Holding for Financial Investment. The…