Data Centres
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Meta working on a 5GW data center to supercharge AI infrastructureNews Mark Zuckerberg detailed plans for a huge infrastructure investment program in a post on Threads earlier this week – here's what you need to know.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Where next for data center cooling?In-depth As data centers use more water to meet surging cooling needs, are viable alternatives waiting in the wings?
By John Loeppky Published
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Google emissions have surged 51% in five yearsNews While overall carbon emissions have increased significantly, the company is making solid progress in bolstering data center energy efficiency.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Data center water consumption is out of control, but cloud providers want EU lawmakers to go easy on themNews The European Commission says water shortages are being exacerbated by leaks and pollution, but also points to high usage from data center operators.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Plans announced to resurrect former steelworks as a ‘green’ data centerNews Plans have been put forward to transform the former Ravenscraig steelworks in Scotland into a green AI data center.
By Ross Kelly Published
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The AI disruption: Challenges and guidance for data center designWhitepaper Energy Management Research Center
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Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumptionNews The International Telecommunication Union shows a sharp rise in energy consumption even prior to the advent of generative AI in late 2022.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Microsoft invests $400 million to expand Swiss data centersNews Growing AI and cloud demand, plus data sovereignty requirements, are fueling European data center investment
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Why data center demand is so challenging to meetFrom power demand to skills, data center buildout is a far from simple process
By John Loeppky Published
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Inside the Sines DC, possibly the coolest data center in the worldCase Study This sustainable AI data center in Portugal has repurposed the ocean cooling infrastructure of a discontinued coal plant
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Microsoft says this data center cooling technique can cut emissions by one-fifthNews In a cradle-to-grave environmental assessment, Microsoft has examined manufacturing, transportation, deployment, and end-of-life disposal
By Emma Woollacott Published
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$200 billion to build a data center? Soaring AI demands mean costs could skyrocket within a few yearsNews AI infrastructure expansion has changed ownership patterns for massive computer systems
By Nicole Kobie Published
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