In this week’s data center news roundup, several significant updates reflect the rapid evolution within the industry.

End-of-Year Data Center Research
As 2024 comes to a close, multiple research firms have published their final insights for the year. Notably, Omdia reports that Foxconn is poised to become the world’s largest server vendor and the first non-US entity to achieve this status. Additionally, hyperscale capital expenditures skyrocketed by 82% in Q3 of 2023, with AI accelerator revenues increasing by 130%, according to Dell’Oro Group research. India, too, is making headlines with its data center market expected to draw $100 billion in investments in the coming years.

Top Stories in 2024
The year has been filled with milestones and challenges that have shaped the data center landscape. Notable articles highlight:

• AI-driven growth has significantly influenced data center construction, leading to substantial investments and sustainability efforts.
• Discussions in our yearly reviews reflect critical insights regarding power and cooling methods, sustainability strategies, and cloud integration trends.

AI Outage
On December 11, OpenAI experienced a significant outage that impacted all its services, including ChatGPT and API functionalities. The downtime lasted over four hours due to issues from a new telemetry service deployment. OpenAI has since discussed measures to prevent similar future incidents, such as improved phased rollouts and enhanced emergency protocols.

Quantum Pilot Projects
The US National Science Foundation has initiated six pilot projects aimed at bridging the gap between existing quantum technology capabilities and practical applications. Each of these projects will receive substantial funding over the next year to create environments conducive to testing quantum innovations.

Other Noteworthy Reads
Additional intriguing articles this week cover various topics, including:

• A government proposal for the construction of AI data centers on federal land.
• Partnerships in nuclear power aimed at meeting growing data center energy demands.
• Research highlighting the regulatory challenges faced by AI data centers, potentially hampering climate objectives.
• Broadcom’s critical performance expectations following significant market gains.

As the data center industry continues to evolve, these updates outline the trends and challenges shaping its future trajectory.

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