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Aug 10, 2026

 
Texas infrastructure development surge

Amazon has reportedly acquired an 8,000-acre site in Pecos, Texas, to develop a large natural gas-powered data center, potentially becoming the largest of its kind in the US.

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Should Amazon's massive natural gas-powered data center in Texas be approved?

Amazon has filed plans to develop two new data center campuses in Texas, specifically targeting Fort Stockton and Floydada, alongside expansion in Boling.

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PowerHouse has submitted plans for a 300MW data center campus near Dallas-Fort Worth, adding to its significant pipeline in Texas.

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Cipher, a reformed crypto firm, is considering a 900MW data center site near San Antonio, Texas, and has brought its Black Pearl site online ahead of schedule.

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Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad, as part of a $20.5 billion investment. The new region will support HDFC Bank and Adani Group, expanding Microsoft's cloud presence alongside existing regions in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai.

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Meta is exploring offering its computing capacity to other artificial intelligence firms to generate short-term revenue amid investor concerns about its AI spending.

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Integrated power and compute

Hut 8's reported NVIDIA lease and the Aalo-Crusoe nuclear partnership represent evolving models for large-scale integration of compute, power, financing, and data center development.

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Volta emerged from stealth with a significant lease, coinciding with financial backing and market events like a Texas freeze, impacting data center infrastructure debt.

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AI hardware and infrastructure

HPE and NVIDIA are collaborating to offer solutions for operationalizing artificial intelligence at scale, providing enterprises with the infrastructure and tools needed for large-scale AI deployments.

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A former NSA chief warns against connecting water system controllers to the internet following suspected Iranian cyberattacks.

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Should critical water system controllers be isolated from the internet?

 
Chatter
The view from Reddit
“Trying to start my career in datacenters.”

A 24-year-old with experience in plumbing and warehousing, and a soon-to-be bachelor's degree in computers and networking, is seeking advice on how to enter the data center industry, expressing a willingness to relocate anywhere in the USA.

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“What M365 technical skills you are studying to stay relevant?”

An M365 administrator, concerned about job security due to potential layoffs and AI advancements, seeks advice on technical skills to study to remain competitive in the field.

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“Job Advice”

A 39-year-old career changer, formerly a chef/general manager, has secured a 6-month contract-to-hire position at a new AWS data center and is seeking advice on how to secure a permanent role after the contract ends.

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MIT researchers developed the TONTOU attack, which bypasses Spectre security flaws affecting Intel and AMD processors.

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Ransomware attacks have seen a significant increase globally, occurring while much of the world's attention is focused on advancements in artificial intelligence.

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Are ransomware attacks increasing because AI is distracting cybersecurity efforts?

 

An examination of whether data centers increase local temperatures, exploring the causes of heat islands and potential mitigation strategies to minimize environmental impact.

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Do data centers significantly increase local temperatures, impacting communities?

 

Data center expansion requires more than land; power, financing, water, and community agreements are critical factors determining project viability across regions like Georgia and West Texas.

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In 2026, ITSM will focus on practical artificial intelligence, FinOps, ESM, and XLAs, guiding CIOs on prioritizing investments based on data maturity and business objectives.

Read at TechTarget IT Infrastructure→

 

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