Data Centres
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Google and Microsoft's electricity consumption was greater than over 100 countries in 2023
News Spiraling data center energy demands on the back of generative AI are largely to blame for the figures
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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First of two new Yondr data centers in Slough ready to start operation
News More than 30 sites are in operation in Slough, which has become a major location for data centers, thanks largely to its good transport links and fast fiber optic connections
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Microsoft's underwater data center project was never going to work
News Project Natick was largely a success, but didn’t make sense from an operational or practical perspective
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Environmental product declarations are the latest big tech obsession in the fight to improve data center sustainability
News EPDs could play a key role in helping data center operators keep on top of sustainability metrics
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Google's greenhouse gas emissions have skyrocketed
News Google is struggling to balance long-term sustainability goals while keeping pace with key competitors in the generative AI race
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Digital Realty acquires Slough data center site in latest expansion
News The facility will add to Digital Realty's expanding portfolio in the London area
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK government to re-open planning process for two rejected data centers
News Plans for two data centers could go ahead if the potential regional and national gains warrant it, according to chancellor Rachel Reeves
By Emma Woollacott Published
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AWS’ nuclear-powered data center deal just hit a major roadblock
News AWS' $650 million nuclear-powered data center deal with Talen Energy could be in jeopardy as US utility companies hit back against the plans
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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AI demand and power shortages placing pressure on European data center capacity
News A report from real estate firm CBRE finds a booming market in Europe - but supply problems persist
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Microsoft strikes £106 million deal to build hyperscale data center in Yorkshire
News The move comes as Microsoft continues to ramp up data center infrastructure across the UK
By Emma Woollacott Published
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CIOs are scrambling to expand data center capacity as AI demand surges
News Many CIOs report that accelerated use of the technology is causing demand for data center capacity to surge, creating major supply shortages
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Google thinks geothermal energy is the key to meeting surging data center power demands
News Google’s new partnership with Nevada-based NV Energy will provide clean, reliable geothermal energy to power its data center ambitions
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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