The tech landscape of Val-de-Marne, a department located south of Paris, is set to undergo a major transformation with two significant data center projects currently in the consultation phase. Segro has proposed to construct a 13,800-square-meter data center at the Petits Carreaux business park in Bonneuil-sur-Marne. This development will feature a 70MW IT capacity, drawing its power from the main
The exponential growth of digital data and IT infrastructure has brought data centers into the spotlight, facing immense pressure to enhance their sustainability. As energy consumption and environmental concerns continue to rise, the necessity for sustainable data centers becomes increasingly urgent. Experts from NorthC Datacenters, Eurofiber, Dell Technologies, and Schneider Electric convened to explore the future landscape of data centers,
With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years, the demand for high-performance data centers has surged globally, and Indonesia is no exception. BDx Data Centers, a swiftly growing provider in the Asia-Pacific region, has made significant strides by securing the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification for its 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia. This achievement positions
The collaboration between Nvidia, Alphabet, and Google, announced at the Nvidia GTC in San Jose, has the potential to transform several key industries, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence into various domains to create a possible paradigm shift. By combining Nvidia’s advanced AI models with Alphabet’s engineering expertise, this partnership aims to address significant challenges in robotics, drug discovery, and energy optimization,
The growth of AI data centers, commonly referred to as hyperscalers, is swiftly transforming the energy landscape in the United States. As these massive data hubs expand to meet the intricate demands of cloud computing, they require vast amounts of consistent and reliable energy. This surge in energy consumption presents a dual-edged sword—posing challenges to public utilities and energy providers
The United Kingdom government has recently unveiled an ambitious strategic initiative designed to link the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) aspirations with its clean energy targets. This initiative has led to the formation of the AI Energy Council, whose primary goal is to ensure that the burgeoning energy demands of the AI sector are met sustainably, thereby guaranteeing that economic growth
Ethereum is currently experiencing a significant price decline, marking its value below $1,800 for the first time since November 2024. This downturn has sharply illuminated the cryptocurrency landscape, attracting considerable attention from industry insiders and seasoned traders alike. Amid this volatility, there is a rising interest in innovative approaches to leverage these market conditions, with cloud mining emerging as a
In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the need for sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructures has never been more critical. With the increasing demands for data storage and processing, data centers have become the backbone of digital operations worldwide. The groundbreaking of a new timber construction, liquid-cooled Edge data center in Bad Lippspringe, Germany, developed by Yorizon Cloud and Hochtief, represents a
Vantage Data Centers recently faced significant resistance in its efforts to expand its footprint in Dublin. The company’s appeal against a local council’s rejection of their latest data center project was dismissed by Irish planning regulator An Bord Pleanála. This decision marks a substantial setback for Vantage, which had initially received permission in 2023 to build two data centers, referred
The intersection of digital finance and renewable energy infrastructure presents an exciting frontier. Blockchain technology, underpinned by decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), could revolutionize renewable energy project funding. The era where energy investments are monopolized by wealthy investors and multilateral development banks might be ending, and a new, transparent, and inclusive model could emerge. The Current Paradox in Renewable Energy
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is poised to significantly alter the energy consumption landscape of data centers. Recent projections suggest that the electricity demand by data centers will nearly double by the end of this decade, with AI as the primary catalyst. This staggering increase raises critical questions about sustainability, infrastructure, and the future of energy use
The global energy landscape is on the brink of a seismic shift as data centers’ electricity consumption is set to double within the next five years. This surge, largely attributable to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), poses significant challenges and opportunities for energy sectors worldwide. The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the pressing need for data centers to accommodate the
