As the world of data center news accelerates, we aim to assist industry professionals in navigating through the chatter to uncover the week’s most significant stories.

The Data Center Knowledge News Roundup provides the latest updates and advancements in the data center sector – encompassing investments, mergers, security issues, and prevailing industry trends.

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As the year approaches its end, notable data center transactions are on the rise. This week, DigitalBridge revealed its agreement to acquire the UK-based data center developer and operator Yondr Group, as the investment firm explores opportunities within the artificial intelligence boom. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed.

In a significant move, investment firm KKR has established a $50 billion strategic partnership with Energy Capital Partners to drive growth in the AI sector. This collaboration is set to enhance the development of power and transmission infrastructure necessary for the swift advancement of AI and cloud computing on a global scale.

As third-quarter earnings reports begin to emerge, data center and major tech companies are sharing their financial results. Notably, Intel and Amazon have provided key updates on their performance.

Intel’s stock saw a notable surge after the company projected a stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, indicating positive momentum in its recovery efforts. Similarly, Amazon’s third-quarter results surpassed forecasts, with a revenue increase of 11% amounting to $158.9 billion.

According to a recent research paper from DoubleLine, there is a favorable opportunity to invest in asset-backed securities associated with data centers, as the industry plays a crucial role in supporting technologies that have become essential in people’s daily lives.

Vantage Data Centers has made headlines in Ohio recently by initiating the construction of a 192 MW campus located just outside Columbus. This OH1 campus marks Vantage’s debut in the Midwest. This announcement coincided with reports that Microsoft is set to invest $1 billion to establish several data centers near Columbus.

In other developments, Cologix has obtained $1.5 billion in capital through a blend of debt and equity financing to support its upcoming growth phase, while GDS has raised $1 billion aimed at data center operations beyond China.

Meanwhile, in India, data center company RackBank has commenced construction of what it claims is “India’s first state-of-the-art, purpose-built AI data center.” The facility is projected to accommodate 60,000 GPUs with a power capacity of 80 MW.

CDC Data Centres has initiated work on its 504 MW facility in the Marsden Park Industrial Precinct located in Sydney, Australia.

In other news this week, Data Center Knowledge writer Nathan Eddy took a closer look at an ambitious hydrogen fuel cell project that underscores the rising interest in sustainable power solutions for data centers.

Caterpillar, in collaboration with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems, recently won the ‘Systems Development and Integration’ award at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2024 Hydrogen Program Merit Review Awards.

The project, hosted at Microsoft’s Cheyenne, Wyoming, data center, tested the feasibility of large-format hydrogen fuel cells for reliable backup power over a simulated 48-hour outage.

The initiative highlights a growing focus on hydrogen as a pathway toward zero-emissions data centers and sustainable energy alternatives in the data industry. Read more.

For data center operators aiming to draw in investors and unlock their full potential, conveying their brand’s vision and growth strategy has become increasingly important.

This sentiment echoes the thoughts of Lucia Barbato, CEO of Ilex Content Strategies, who recently emphasized that a clearly defined narrative can showcase the unique value proposition of a data center business, setting it apart as an appealing acquisition opportunity in a highly competitive market.

“A strong data center infrastructure is seen as a vital backbone for future readiness,” Barbato stated. “However, if your aim is to exit the business and sell, how can you distinguish yourself from the growing number of competitors in this congested arena?” Read on to discover the answer.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Discusses Leadership, Future of Generative AI. The GPU chipmaking giant’s CEO says it’s important for CIOs to get started with AI and called for a more positive outlook on the emerging tech’s impact on the workforce.

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