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Texas is constructing its first extra-high-voltage network, signaling a significant shift towards building substantial electrical capacity for data centers and other large loads proactively.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Should Texas prioritize building new transmission lines before confirming data center demand?
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A new coalition aims to accelerate clean power deployment for artificial intelligence by facilitating energy co-development and streamlining the 'speed to power' process.
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Read at Data Center Richness→
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In a DCD Studio discussion, Paulo Pilu of Turner & Townsend addresses Italy's expanding data center market, detailing permitting and power challenges, and proposing public-private collaboration strategies to accelerate development.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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Should Italy pursue public-private partnerships to accelerate data center development?
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The article argues that frictionless power is becoming the key competitive advantage in the data center industry, highlighting the race for the fastest megawatt delivery.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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A report indicates that power availability is the primary limiting factor for data center development in the EMEA region, as grid infrastructure struggles to support the transition from planned to operational capacity.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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AI infrastructure network demands
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The increasing demand from artificial intelligence workloads necessitates a re-evaluation of uninterruptible power supply batteries to manage dynamic power swings and ensure resilient power infrastructure.
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Read at Data Center Dynamics→
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At Cisco Live 2026, experts cautioned that the accelerating growth of artificial intelligence necessitates a networking supercycle, making network infrastructure as critical as GPUs and power.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Will AI drive a 'network supercycle' as critical as GPUs and power?
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During the Q2 Executive Roundtable, infrastructure leaders discussed interconnected challenges in power, cooling, integration, and operational readiness crucial for successful AI factory deployment.
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Read at Data Center Frontier  →
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Samsung is reportedly considering a 2028 debut for a data center designed to operate on the sea.
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Read at The Register→
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The evolution of DPI is critical for supporting AI infrastructure data center deployments, adapting engineering and design principles to meet new demands.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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Utah's primary election outcomes offer valuable lessons for the data center industry regarding the limitations of top-down expansion strategies and the importance of local considerations.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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Foresight has received the 2026 Pinnacle Technology Award for its advancements in infrastructure project delivery, recognizing its contributions to the field.
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Read at Data Center POST→
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“My company was recently acquired... now what?”
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An IT professional with 25+ years of experience faces potential job obsolescence after their company's acquisition, as the new parent corporation plans to replace all existing server and network infrastructure with remotely managed systems, prompting a search for new opportunities and career path considerations.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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“Org keeps expanding service offerings. How do you deal with this?”
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A seasoned sysadmin expresses deep frustration with their current large organization's tendency to rapidly deploy half-baked solutions without proper planning or support structures, leading to immense stress and job insecurity when advocating for due diligence.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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“Feeling guilt for wanting to move companies and a new role”
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A sysadmin, overwhelmed by a broad range of responsibilities and burnout, experiences imposter syndrome and guilt while seeking new opportunities that offer better work-life balance and professional growth.
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Read at r/sysadmin→
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AI's accelerating electricity demand is increasing the value of existing power generation assets, as these can reach the grid faster than new projects.
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Read at Data Center Knowledge→
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Data center design decisions, encompassing Tier economics, redundancy, and long-lead procurement, are more critical for locking in value than initial spending.
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Read at Global Data Center Hub→
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SAP is cutting back on travel and hiring expenses to redirect funds towards its artificial intelligence initiatives.
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Read at The Register→
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Should companies like SAP cut hiring to fund AI initiatives?
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