The term “data center” refers to any physical room, building, or facility dedicated to housing IT infrastructure required for the construction, operation, and delivery of various applications and services. Initially, data centers were privately owned and strictly controlled facilities located on company premises, tailored specifically for exclusive company use. These traditional data centers housed all hardware and network resources for
In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Greece’s technological landscape, Serverfarm and IPTO have launched Gemini, a partnership aiming to construct hyperscale data centers in the country. The centerpiece of this ambitious project is the development of an initial 130MW campus in the Greater Athens Area, marking the onset of a large-scale data center initiative across Greece. Once operational, these
The proliferation of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and the ever-growing global data consumption has necessitated the construction of more data centers. Simply replicating past blueprints is no longer viable; modern data centers require streamlined construction processes optimized for current and future demands. In this evolving landscape, companies like Black Box, a digital integration firm, are at the forefront, revolutionizing data
The data center industry faces unprecedented challenges due to rising energy demands fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive workloads, necessitating the evolution of sustainable energy sources, efficient capacity scaling, and advanced cooling technologies. AI models, such as ChatGPT, require immense computing power, leading to an exponential increase in electricity consumption in data centers. Skyrocketing Energy Consumption The International Energy
Vultr Inc., a cloud infrastructure startup, recently secured a significant $333 million funding round, valuing the company at an impressive $3.5 billion. This investment marks Vultr’s first equity funding since its establishment nearly a decade ago and comes after securing a $150 million credit facility in 2021 from Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase. The leading investors in this funding
In the race to establish dominance within Southeast Asia’s lucrative data center industry, Malaysia is finding itself at a pivotal juncture that could define its future in this burgeoning sector. The country is strategically positioned to take advantage of the market, yet it faces stiff competition from established players like Singapore. To not only compete but also potentially surpass these
In a groundbreaking move for the data storage industry, Seagate has unveiled the world’s first high-capacity HDDs using Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, signaling a new era in data storage capacities. This monumental advancement had been in development for decades, with initial patents tracing back to 1954 and the company’s research kicking off in the 1990s. The result of these
In a significant breakthrough for semiconductor technology, TSMC’s 2nm “N2” technology has brought about remarkable performance and efficiency gains through the introduction of GAA nanosheet transistors. Transitioning from FinFET technology to these state-of-the-art nanosheets has resulted in an impressive performance increase of up to 15% and a power consumption reduction of up to 30% compared to earlier generations. A significant
The modern energy sector is grappling with an unprecedented challenge due to the rapid expansion of data-driven technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Historically, data centers quietly functioned in the background of global digitalization. However, they have now become a critical focus in discussions relating to energy demand and grid transformation. This article explores the multifaceted implications of the growing energy
atNorth’s recent strategic initiatives underscore a significant expansion in their data center presence throughout the Nordic region, notably Sweden. The company’s latest move involved securing a 30-hectare site in Hamre Industripark, Långsele, within Sollefteå Municipality, for the development of a mega data center with an initial capacity of 200MW. This new facility exemplifies atNorth’s aim to enhance its colocation, high-performance
The recently unveiled AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU, which has been benchmarked on Geekbench 6.3, represents a significant advancement in AMD’s APU offerings, particularly within the budget and mainstream laptop and mobile device sectors. This new APU, part of the Krackan Point family, boasts 8 cores and 16 threads with an impressive boost clock exceeding 5GHz, showcasing remarkable single-core
As Nvidia gears up for the highly anticipated launch of its next-generation RTX 5090 graphics card, recent rumors have stirred discussions about its potential power consumption. Initial speculations posited that this new flagship GPU would require a hefty 600W, a figure that alarmed many PC enthusiasts. However, emerging leaks, notably from a trusted source, Kopite7kimi, now suggest this card might
