Data Centres
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Vantage Data Centers completes $9.2 billion equity deal
The company has raised a total of $11 billion in the last nine months and aims to drive $30 billion in data center development
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Colt DCS starts work on third Frankfurt data center
News The new Colt DCS facility will deliver 32.4MW of power for AI and other high-performance applications
By Emma Woollacott Published
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CoreWeave to open three new data centers amid European expansion
News CoreWeave has announced it will build new data center facilities in Norway, Sweden, and Spain just weeks after a landmark UK investment
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Can green tech meet surging energy demands?
ITPro Podcast Tech firms are pinning hopes on the rapid adoption of renewables and more efficient data centers to tackle energy-intensive AI workloads and ballooning data generation
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US data center power consumption is set to double by 2030 amid soaring AI demands
News Power consumption at US data centers is skyrocketing, prompting concerns that energy supply challenges could be on the horizon
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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‘Silicon Sands’ data center campus in Blackpool given green light
News The 40-acre Silicon Sands site boasts excellent connectivity and renewable power options, according to the city council
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Data center staff are getting burnt out – and this could be causing more frequent outages
News Data center staff are placed under significant strain working long hours in a high stakes environment
By Steve Ranger Published
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Data center providers are pouring into secondary markets as key EU regions become increasingly cramped
News Data center providers are looking to bolster existing locations by exploring new areas of growth across the continent
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Inside Google’s plan to use data center waste heat to warm nearby homes and businesses
News Google said waste heat will be reused as part of $1 billion investment to support AI growth
By Steve Ranger Published
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Microsoft's AI-fueled data center rush caused carbon emissions to surge by 29% in 2023
News Microsoft wants to cut carbon emissions, but a drive to create new data centers is making that a lot harder
By Steve Ranger Published
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HPE supercomputer push continues with Aurora
The new HPE supercomputer is the ‘largest AI-capable system in the world’ and will support research into areas including neuroscience, particle physics, and pharmacology
By Jane McCallion Published
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How will energy prices affect data center costs in 2024 and beyond?
In-depth Under pressure to improve their sustainability credentials and offer cost-effective services, data centers are at the forefront of managing the cost of energy
By David Howell Published
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