Power and water are well-known constraints on data center expansion, but increasingly, access to enterprise-grade fiber has emerged as a critical factor that influences both
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to construct a significant 420 terabits per second (Tbps) subsea cable linking Japan and Washington State, enhancing the connectivity
While some alternatives exist for cooling systems, many data centers continue to rely on traditional approaches primarily due to economic and operational factors. Evaporative cooling
A California judge has mandated that Imperial County conduct a comprehensive environmental review for a proposed 330 MW data center, halting plans for its construction
AI is making significant strides in the construction lifecycle, enhancing various stages from design to building performance. At the Ai4 2026 conference held from August
SLB has announced a significant acquisition of thermal management company Kelvion for $4.1 billion, a move aimed at expanding its data center operations to meet
Nvidia has announced an expansion of its rack-scale AI infrastructure, allowing for the integration of custom accelerators, known as XPUs. This initiative aims to provide
Solid-state transformers (SSTs) are becoming a vital component in the evolution of AI data centers, enabling the conversion of medium-voltage alternating current (AC) directly to
President Donald Trump has proclaimed a national emergency concerning the U.S. bulk power system. This directive mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to restrict specific
For decades, advancements in hardware have led to increasingly powerful computing capabilities being packed into smaller spaces. The rise of AI has accelerated this trend