Lumen Orbit secures $10m for AI data centers in space
Lumen Orbit, a startup backed by Y Combinator, has raised over $10 million to develop data centers in space. It plans to support AI training in a way that’s both…
Africa Data Centers & Cloud Days to strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure
The Africa Data Centers & Cloud Days (ADCD), a dynamic community committed to advancing digital infrastructure across Africa, is preparing for its flagship event in February 2025. This gathering is…
Google backs robots to improve data center operations
Google is taking a big step toward automating its data centers by testing robots to manage hard drives and other critical equipment. This initiative was revealed by Partha Ranganathan, Google’s…
Nokia looks to data centers for growth as Q3 sales decline
Nokia is betting big on data centers to fuel future growth, even as its Q3 2024 sales took a hit. The company saw an eight percent drop in net sales…
Amazon backs nuclear power for data centers
Amazon has joined its peers—Microsoft, Google, and Oracle—in the bold move toward using modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers with carbon-free energy. This shift aims to reduce reliance…
Vertiv’s data center solution increases Kenya’s vehicle license processing speed by 8x
In partnership with Encapsulated East Africa Limited and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) of Kenya, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, launched a…
IFC investment expert urges Data Center investors to consider EBITDA and IRR for long -term success
Obinna Isiadinso, Global Sector Lead for Data Center and Cloud Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to evaluating data center investments.…
Vertiv launches high-density lithium battery cabinets for rapid HPC data center deployment
Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets, designed for high-density computing environments. These Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery cabinets are factory-assembled, compatible with Vertiv’s three-phase UPS systems, and offer a compact…
AI, data centers require 3x nuclear energy – DOE
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report outlining an urgent need for nuclear energy capacity to triple by 2050 to meet the surging demand driven by AI…
Huawei announces launch of local data center in Nigeria at Fintech Week
Huawei announced its plans to launch its first data center in Nigeria. During his keynote address at Nigeria Fintech Week, David Olaiya, Head of Cloud Business for Huawei Nigeria, announced…