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Blackstone has successfully launched its data center real estate investment trust (REIT), BXDC, raising $1.75 billion in its initial public offering, backed by significant sponsor commitment and a hyperscaler lease structure.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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The data center industry is witnessing a shift from traditional project finance to permanent capital platforms, involving listed vehicles, funds, and sovereign partnerships for financing AI infrastructure.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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Nuclear energy for AI infrastructure
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The U.S. Secretary of Energy announced plans to fund components for ten nuclear reactors, intended to supply power for data centers.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Do you believe U.S. federal financing for nuclear reactors is a viable solution for data center power needs?
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Oklo is collaborating with Idaho National Lab to leverage artificial intelligence for the design of advanced reactors and fuel systems, specifically supporting the Pluto reactor system's development.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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A new data center model has been proposed for the EMEA region, offering a strategic framework designed for AI-ready data center deployments across the area.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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Emmanuel Becker of Mediterra discusses operating European data centers, expanding into tier two markets, and developing resilient, modular infrastructure to support digital sovereignty and regional growth in conversation with Seb Moss.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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Concerns regarding artificial intelligence infrastructure are shifting from GPU expansion to operational efficiency, as enterprises and data center operators re-evaluate build and measurement strategies due to power constraints, utilization inefficiencies, and escalating operating costs.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Should AI infrastructure focus shift from GPU availability to operational efficiency?
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Emerging data from a new marketplace indicates that artificial intelligence compute pricing is becoming more transparent, fragmented, and volatile due to the expansion of neocloud capacity and the availability of live GPU rental listings, suggesting early signs of price compression.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Data center operators are retrofitting older facilities to accommodate artificial intelligence workloads, but many are encountering significant limitations in power distribution, cooling capacity, and rack density.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Are existing data center retrofits capable of meeting AI workload demands?
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Advanced cooling technologies are significantly influencing the design decisions made for data centers.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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This field guide provides practical instructions for integrating high-density liquid cooling systems into existing air-cooled data center environments.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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The process of hyperscale data centers moving from initial site discovery to a final investment decision involves complex stakeholder roles, specific site selection criteria, utility interconnection, hyperscaler lease structures, EPC delivery, and capital sequencing.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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The era of large-scale data center development, characterized by significant client acquisition, may be concluding.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Is the era of massive 'whale hunting' data center development deals truly over?
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The CEO of Compass Datacenters stated that they are prepared to relocate a significant 12 million square foot project to a different site after deciding to abandon the current location.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Chad Williams, founder of QTS, is launching a new artificial intelligence infrastructure platform through QII, focusing on developing energy-first data center campuses in a "second chapter".
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Read at Data Center Richness→
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“23, working in data centers, ambitious but feeling lost sometimes — anyone been there?”
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A 23-year-old critical facilities engineer at Equinix, feeling technically behind despite strong process skills, is seeking advice on career focus, leveraging AI for administrative tasks, and managing ambitious personal projects amidst a feeling of procrastination, while also asking for recommendations on personal growth and finance resources.
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Read at r/datacenter→
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“Coming from industrial maintenance, how do you handle vendor coordination for PMs on UPS and cooling?”
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A professional transitioning from industrial maintenance seeks to understand the vendor-driven nature of data center facility maintenance and the associated coordination efforts.
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Read at r/datacenter→
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“When do I stop feeling like a failure?”
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A 24-year-old sysadmin with six years of experience and certifications expresses persistent feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, questioning when they will feel competent despite positive feedback from peers and superiors.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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This article discusses the inflection point of artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of digital infrastructure.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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Expansion of fiber network connectivity
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Lightpath has established a new long-haul route connecting the cities of Columbus and Chicago, enhancing network infrastructure between these key locations.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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Anthropic has achieved a breakthrough in artificial intelligence capacity, alongside other notable data center links from May 9, 2026.
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Read at Data Center Richness→
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