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Jul 22, 2026

 
New data center campus developments

The proliferation of small, distributed data centers, even those built by individuals, is noted, with Fujitsu reportedly selling off five such facilities.

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Google has filed plans for two new data centers in Vernon, Texas, representing a combined investment of approximately $1 billion in facilities.

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Should Vernon, Texas welcome Google's $1 billion data center investment?

CyrusOne has announced its sixth data center campus in San Antonio, Texas, with the new facility slated for completion by June 2027.

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Hut 8 has signed a significant lease for a 352-megawatt data center in Texas with an unnamed hyperscaler, fully occupying its Beacon Point campus.

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AI infrastructure financing and buildouts

Meta is shifting a multi-billion dollar AI infrastructure project off its balance sheet through a Blue Owl joint venture, supported by Morgan Stanley and Entergy.

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Amazon raised significant debt as free cash flow declined, while Meta committed to substantial future obligations, impacting their financial profiles and infrastructure investments.

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BlackRock has financed a $12 billion Meta data center and completed the acquisition of Aligned.

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The International Finance Corporation plans to invest up to $175 million in two AirTrunk data centers in Johor, Malaysia, funding expansion and completion.

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Data center power and resource challenges

The global construction sector is facing significant capacity constraints, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and associated labor shortages.

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Will global construction capacity meet AI data center demand?

Spain is developing a 300 MW AI campus, one of Europe's largest, which aims for fast-track approval by utilizing on-site generation and a dedicated power strategy.

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Steve Altizer discusses the modular revolution and the artificial intelligence data center boom, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to building next-generation infrastructure.

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Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff discusses how geothermal and distributed generation, leveraging oil and gas drilling capabilities, can address the immediate need for dispatchable power to meet AI infrastructure demand.

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The data center industry is rapidly acquiring capital, land, and power, but faces increasing organized resistance concerning resource use and community benefits from this expansion.

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Should communities welcome AI data centers despite potential resource strain?

 
AI security and regulatory concerns

New artificial intelligence labeling regulations mandated by the European Union are set to take effect next month across member states.

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Malicious actors leveraging cloud infrastructure pose a significant risk, with the potential to disrupt power grid stability through sophisticated attacks.

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The HOLLOWGRAPH campaign exploits Microsoft 365 calendar functionalities, turning them into potential conduits for sensitive data exfiltration.

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Spencer Levy of CBRE offers commentary on the potential for controlled market conditions or significant turbulence in 2026.

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Business leaders and executives require AI knowledge for effective transformation; leading programs offer varying depth and cost, focusing on strategy, governance, and implementation.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“Sick of working in IT”

An IT veteran of over 15 years, despite loving their job and workplace, expresses deep burnout from the constant demands and interruptions of the IT field and seeks advice on how to reset and regain enjoyment.

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“not sure if cloud is actually cheaper anymore”

After migrating everything to the cloud two years ago with high hopes for flexibility, a user is now facing monthly bills double the budget and questions whether the cloud is truly more cost-effective than on-premise solutions.

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Is cloud computing no longer a cost-effective solution for businesses?

“OVH won't let me delete my account and support is a complete joke”

A user recounts a frustrating two-week ordeal attempting to delete unused OVH accounts, citing issues with automatically assigned services, broken deletion processes, conflicting support advice, and an inability to remove their data despite GDPR claims.

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