The Data Center Rundown
   people here now
Today's top stories in Data Center

The Data Center Rundown

Aug 12, 2026

 
Large Scale AI Financing

AI data center developer 5C has raised $500 million in new financing to support its existing project pipeline and expansion plans.

Read at Data Center Dynamics→

 

Should AI data center developers prioritize aggressive expansion with new financing?

Nvidia has partnered with financial giants Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to establish a $500 billion financing program for its customers.

Read at Data Center Dynamics→

Australian AI cloud company Firmus has successfully raised $2 billion through an equity sale, with notable investors including Blackstone, Coatue, Nvidia, and Jane Street.

Read at Data Center Dynamics→

 
Community and Regulatory Opposition

SpaceX plans to power its $16.8 billion Texas Terafab chip campus using onsite generation and batteries, bypassing traditional grid connections per a county agreement.

Read at Data Center Knowledge→

 

Should SpaceX's chip facility bypass the grid for power, relying solely on onsite generation and batteries?

AWS withdrew from a Maryland data center project citing infrastructure priorities, reflecting growing community and political resistance to such developments.

Read at Data Center Knowledge→

A US lawmaker has proposed a Data Center Bill of Rights to grant local communities more influence over data center development, particularly concerning artificial intelligence.

Read at Data Center Dynamics→

 
Strategic AI Infrastructure Partnerships

Fermi has secured the first tenant for its Project Matador data center campus, overcoming previous construction and financial setbacks in a significant $6.5 billion deal.

Read at Bisnow→

 

An internal Defense Department memo suggests potentially awarding Palantir up to $244 million through 2028, indicating continued reliance on the company's data analysis and software platforms.

Read at The Register→

 

Together AI has secured a $240 million deal with IBM Cloud, signaling a significant partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence development and deployment.

Read at The Register→

 

Federal authorities are warning about the Gunra ransomware, which is actively exploiting known software vulnerabilities to compromise critical infrastructure.

Read at The Register→

 
Chatter
The view from Reddit
“When I say (With my security/compliance hat) SSO coverage 91%, I feel like a fraud”

A GRC professional confesses to feeling fraudulent about reporting SSO coverage percentages derived solely from the IdP, admitting the lack of a comprehensive app inventory and the unreliability of published figures from vendors.

Read at r/sysadmin→

“Giving up on AWS (DCT L3)”

After two unsuccessful attempts and assurances of good performance, a candidate expresses deep disappointment and frustration at being repeatedly rejected for entry-level AWS DCT roles, while simultaneously preparing for a final loop interview with Google.

Read at r/datacenter→

“4 years of steam power plant experience + CS degree + electrical background — would I be a good fit for data center work?”

An individual with steam power plant operator experience, electrical background, and a forthcoming BS in Computer Science seeks advice on transitioning into data center roles, inquiring about the transferability of their skills, potential for higher-level positions, relevant job titles, and salary expectations.

Read at r/datacenter→

 

Behring Cos. is developing a 20-megawatt artificial intelligence data center in Oakland, enhancing the East Bay Area's AI infrastructure.

Read at Bisnow→

 

A discussion with Dr. Atif Ansar explores the digital race and the economic implications of delays in digital infrastructure development and deployment.

Read at Data Center POST→

 

India's central bank is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to assess loan applications, aiming to approve loans that human reviewers might reject.

Read at The Register→

 

Should India's central bank use AI to approve loans that human reviewers would reject?

 

The Open Compute Project is promoting fleet-scale hardware management for AI data centers as APAC operators face rapid growth, increased rack densities, and limited power availability.

Read at TechRepublic→

 

Subscribe

Get The Data Center Rundown delivered to your inbox.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

The Data Center Rundown Trending topics Issue archive Companies & orgs About Privacy Terms
© 2026 Rundown Club
For Executives & Investors For IT & Cloud Architects For Infrastructure Engineers For Operators & Facility Managers For Sustainability & Compliance For Vendors & Service Providers