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Aligned data centers expands with new facility in mansfield, TX

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Aligned data centers expands with new facility in mansfield, TX

What happened: Aligned data centers expands DFW footprint with new data center in mansfield, TX Aligned Data Centers, a provider of data center solutions, has announced the opening of a new data center in Mansfield, Texas, expanding its footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)…

Feb 20, 2025
Top tech news today: February 20, 2025

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Top tech news today: February 20, 2025

From payment platform innovations to AI fraud prevention and data center expansions, industry leaders drive digital transformation.

Feb 20, 2025
Yondr breaks ground on 40MW data center in London expansion

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Yondr breaks ground on 40MW data center in London expansion

What happened: Yondr begins construction on 40MW data center in London expansion Yondr Group, a global data center developer and operator, has officially begun construction on a new 40MW data center in London. This project is part of Yondr’s broader plan to expand its London data…

Feb 12, 2025
AMD reports record revenue amid data centre boom

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AMD reports record revenue amid data centre boom

AMD reports record revenue growth in 2024, driven by data centre demand, and accelerates MI350 GPU launch to stay competitive.

Feb 6, 2025
Top tech news stories today: February 4, 2025

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Top tech news stories today: February 4, 2025

1. Data centre technology advances boost telco sustainability New data centre technologies are helping telecom operators reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency, supporting sustainability goals in a rapidly growing industry. TelecomTV 2. NGSO LEO satellites become…

Feb 4, 2025
AIMS unveils KL2 Data Centre with uptime guarantee and AI-optimised design

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AIMS unveils KL2 Data Centre with uptime guarantee and AI-optimised design

AIMS Group has officially introduced Bangunan AIMS (KL2), a 7.5MW IT load data centre located adjacent to Menara AIMS (KL1) in Kuala Lumpur’s central business district. Designed to address the growing need for carrier-neutral ecosystem data centres, KL2 is poised to cater to…

Jan 3, 2025
What is colocation?

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What is colocation?

Businesses need robust and scalable IT infrastructure to support their operations. Colocation, also known as “colo,” provides a solution by allowing companies to rent space, power, cooling, and network connectivity in third-party data centers for their servers and hardware. By…

Dec 24, 2024
What is a data centre?

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What is a data centre?

Nowadays, data is generated and processed at an unprecedented rate. To manage this vast volume of data, businesses and organizations rely on data centres. But what exactly is a data centre, and why is it so critical to the modern digital ecosystem? This article will delve into…

Dec 19, 2024
Vertiv and compass launch innovative cooling solution

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Vertiv and compass launch innovative cooling solution

What happened: Hybrid cooling system designed to optimize AI data center Vertiv and Compass Datacenters have unveiled a new hybrid cooling solution tailored for AI data centers, addressing the growing challenges of managing heat and energy efficiency in high-performance computing…

Dec 12, 2024
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AMD shares plummet as the AI revenue forecast dissatisfactory

What happened Shares of AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) fell nearly 10% on Wednesday as its fourth-quarter earnings forecast. It is because that the 2025 revenue target for artificial intelligence data center chips failed to meet the high expectations of AI-focused investors. Since…

Nov 4, 2024
Top tech stories today: October 22, 2024

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Top tech stories today: October 22, 2024

RIR comparative policy Q3 overview A detailed overview of the Q3 2024 policies across all five RIRs, highlighting key changes in IP address allocations and registry management practices. NRO Macquarie expands data centre business Macquarie is investing in data centre growth…

Oct 22, 2024
Amazon bets on nuclear power to fuel future data center growth

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Amazon bets on nuclear power to fuel future data center growth

What happened Amazon is stepping up its efforts to secure new sources of clean energy to meet the increasing power requirements of its data centers by signing three major agreements to explore the use of small modular reactors (SMRs). In a bold move, the tech giant is now working…

Oct 17, 2024
Top tech stories today: October 16, 2024

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Top tech stories today: October 16, 2024

Ripple challenges giants with new stablecoin Ripple is launching a stablecoin to compete with other major cryptocurrency players, marking a significant expansion in its financial services. This could reshape the digital payments landscape. MSN Blackstone to invest $8.2 billion in…

Oct 16, 2024
Blackstone confirms $13.3B investment in AI data centre in Britain

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Blackstone confirms $13.3B investment in AI data centre in Britain

Blackstone confirms $13.3 billion investment in an AI data centre in Blyth, creating 4,000 jobs, revitalising a derelict site previously meant for an EV battery factory.

Sep 26, 2024
Link Datacenter: Driving innovation in Middle Eastern and African IT solutions

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Link Datacenter: Driving innovation in Middle Eastern and African IT solutions

Link Datacenter, established in 1996, grew from a niche data centre to a regional leader through strategic expansions and partnerships, serving major internet firms and diversifying its client base.

Sep 18, 2024
What is a virtual server farm and how does it work?

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What is a virtual server farm and how does it work?

Virtual server farms are interconnected servers that work together to streamline data processing and hosting tasks for businesses.

Aug 30, 2024
AMD’s $4.9B acquisition to boost AI dominance

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AMD’s $4.9B acquisition to boost AI dominance

AMD acquires ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, enhancing its data center AI capabilities and competing more in the growing AI accelerator market.

Aug 21, 2024
What does a data centre operator do on a daily basis?

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What does a data centre operator do on a daily basis?

Data centre operators ensure that mainframes and large computers are functioning efficiently in a data centre organisation. Their job is to ensure that network servers are running well, and need to escalate issues centres face to data centre managers. They must have excellent…

Aug 14, 2024
Equinix boosts earnings forecast amid surging data centre demand

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Equinix boosts earnings forecast amid surging data centre demand

Equinix has raised its annual adjusted core earnings forecast amid robust data center demand, driven by the increasing generative AI adoption. The company has also provided a revenue forecast for the third quarter and reported a sequential increase in adjusted core earnings and…

Aug 8, 2024
CtrlS invests $47M in new Patna data centre

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CtrlS invests $47M in new Patna data centre

CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.

Aug 6, 2024