Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure, Israeli data center developer NED has commenced construction on a significant new data center facility near Tel Aviv, signaling a major advancement in the nation’s technological capabilities. The Alpha Campus AI and cloud data center, valued at $350 million, is a collaboration with real estate giant Levinstein and investment firm Goldacre. This
Soluna Holdings has announced an ambitious plan for a 100MW data center named Project Ellen, which will be located alongside a 145MW wind farm in South Texas. The project, named after astronaut Ellen Ochoa, sets forth a strategy to develop the data center in two 50MW phases. Soluna’s unique approach involves placing modular data centers at renewable energy sites, thus
Movistar Chile has embarked on an extensive nationwide 5G initiative with an investment of US$140 million, aiming to revamp the existing network infrastructure. This project aims to modernize over 5,000 mobile sites across the country, enhancing internet speeds by an average of 40%. Emphasizing comprehensive 5G coverage, the initiative is set to reach 80% of urban and semi-rural areas, positively
The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is reshaping the way people work and live, offering unprecedented capabilities and efficiencies. However, this technological revolution comes at a significant cost: massive energy consumption, particularly by data centers. These facilities, crucial for training and deploying AI models, are now consuming energy at levels comparable to some of the world’s most energy-intensive
As China experiences a surge in the number of data centers driven by the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies, the corresponding rise in energy demand and emissions has become a pressing issue. By the end of 2023, China boasted 449 data centers, the highest within the Asia-Pacific region. The country accounts for 25% of global data center
In a transformative move for the data center industry, Australian company DXN has recently signed a significant contract to supply prefabricated data center modules to a US-based global provider of satellite earth stations. This agreement marks DXN’s first foray into the Data Center-as-a-Service (DCaaS) arena, a model where small, onsite data centers are delivered and leased to customers on a
As data centers continue to expand and swiftly increase their energy consumption, the landscape of energy demand is evolving in extraordinary ways. These massive energy consumers, often considered synonymous with hyperscale facilities, are projected to account for a substantial portion of U.S. electricity consumption in this decade. For instance, recent projections estimate that data centers could consume between 6.7% to
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S CPUs are generating a lot of buzz in the tech community. These next-generation processors promise significant advancements in performance, but they also raise important questions about compatibility with existing hardware. Understanding Intel’s history and strategy with CPU socket compatibility is crucial for tech enthusiasts and professional users. Intel’s Recent Product Performance Arrow Lake CPU Launch and
The unveiling of the SIN01 building at the SINES Data Campus marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable digital infrastructure. Spearheaded by Start Campus, this 26MW data center not only demonstrates a commitment to sustainability but also sets the stage for the development of Europe’s first gigascale campus dedicated to green practices. The inauguration of SIN01 highlights the
Over the past five years, the rollout of 5G wireless networks has brought remarkable advancements in network speed, latency reduction, and capacity enhancement, facilitating improvements in applications such as streaming, gaming, and remote medical services.Despite these advancements, the adoption of 5G for industrial automation has been slower than anticipated. Researchers are now pivoting towards the development of 6G, a next-generation
Google recently unveiled its seventh-generation TPU AI accelerator chip, Ironwood, at the Cloud Next conference, marking a significant leap in AI hardware technology. The new chip is designed to enhance AI model performance and cater to the growing demands of AI workloads in Google’s cloud services. This announcement highlights Google’s dedication to cutting-edge AI innovation and its commitment to staying
The rapidly evolving AI infrastructure sector is witnessing significant advancements and trends. Key developments from industry leaders NVIDIA and Google are transforming how AI models operate, with a strong focus on secure data handling, energy efficiency, and high-speed connectivity. These innovations aim to support the next generation of intelligent applications, revolutionizing enterprise technology. Pioneering AI Collaborations NVIDIA and Google Cloud
