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CPP Investments is injecting $1.75 billion into EQT and EdgeConneX for their artificial intelligence data center build-out, with EdgeConneX reporting a substantial 10-gigawatt development pipeline.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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Digital Realty acquired 288 MW of hyperscale capacity in Northern Virginia from Blackstone for $3.5 billion, consolidating the joint venture's infrastructure under full ownership.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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A startup is proposing an innovative solution for data centers by developing a 3D-printed nuclear reactor module for power generation.
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Read at The Register→
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Are 3D-printed nuclear reactors a viable and safe solution for powering data centers?
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May 2026 data center deals show how power and sovereign capital are reshaping the artificial intelligence compute map, distinguishing future hubs from mere announcement sites.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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A significant regulatory order may alleviate the persistent power supply constraints impacting the data center industry.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Capital, power, and policy shifts are actively reshaping global AI infrastructure, with major customers now influencing the supply side.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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Generative artificial intelligence workloads are fundamentally challenging traditional data center planning models, necessitating new approaches to design and capacity management.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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DriveNets has introduced high-capacity artificial intelligence fabric platforms powered by Broadcom silicon, capable of connecting thousands of XPUs to reduce network latency for AI workloads with a 1.6 terabit offering.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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AI workloads are outpacing network capabilities, a problem Mark Rushworth identifies as the switch bottleneck, hindering expensive chip performance and requiring immediate solutions.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Are network switches the primary bottleneck for AI infrastructure growth?
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As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous, context will emerge as the critical factor in future vulnerability management, requiring sophisticated analysis to ensure security.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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FERC filings reveal a convergence between artificial intelligence developers and grid operators on stricter readiness rules. This aims to differentiate actual power demand from speculative projects.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Should AI developers face stricter readiness rules for power demand?
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The CEO of Compass Datacenters suggests that politicians should actively seek input from the data center industry to better understand its needs and challenges.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Oracle has outlined various scenarios where its significant investments in artificial intelligence could potentially result in substantial losses.
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Read at The Register→
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Nvidia is proposing a financing model for data centers that involves multiple revenue streams, aiming to support the industry's growth.
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Read at The Register→
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“linux guy being asked to do windows entraid stuff with hybrid setup”
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A Linux and DevOps specialist is tasked with migrating a small company's infrastructure, including a problematic '.lan' domain and outdated functional levels, to Azure and Office 365, encountering significant technical hurdles.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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“My unseething hatred for WindowsApps”
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A sysadmin expresses profound frustration with the convoluted and non-standard installation and uninstallation processes of WindowsApps, lamenting the design choices that complicate management.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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“1 year as a DCT, hitting a wall with skill development”
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A data center technician with one year of experience feels their technical growth has stalled due to a focus on KPIs over complex troubleshooting and a lack of engineering mentorship, seeking guidance on advancing their skills, particularly in hardware and physical networking, amidst a push towards AI development.
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Read at r/datacenter→
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This article offers insights for data center owners on navigating power quality, cooling, and backup energy challenges to effectively support the increasing demands of artificial intelligence workloads.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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Amazon's carbon emissions increased by 16 percent in 2025 due to record data center capacity additions, with the company acknowledging that rising demand may hinder its net-zero goals by 2040.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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In a world marked by instability, maintaining a consistent sustainability policy is presented as a crucial strategy for businesses.
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Read at The Register→
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The environmental impact of data centers on air quality depends significantly on their power sources, the regional grid mix, and the utilization of on-site power generation.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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NERC's 2026 report highlights AI data centers' grid risks; gigawatt-scale campuses threaten stability, requiring new modeling, coordination, and regulatory standards.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Does the NERC report accurately reflect the grid stability risks posed by AI data centers?
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Two-phase cooling is attracting investment as a successor to water cold plates, indicating a shift in data center thermal management strategies.
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Read at Uptime Institute Blog→
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Blackstone's subsidiary QTS has withdrawn its Digital Gateway project and concluded its legal dispute.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Major technology companies have indicated that data centers must adapt to address and overcome local opposition.
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Read at Bisnow→
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Must data centers fundamentally change to gain local community acceptance?
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