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The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).

What to know about Data centers

Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.

This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.

Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.

Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.

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Recent Data centers News

AIP, MGX & GIP buy Aligned Data Centres for USD $40bn
Energy efficient

AIP, MGX & GIP buy Aligned Data Centres for USD $40bn

A USD $5 billion growth injection will back rapid expansion as the consortium bets on soaring demand for AI-linked computing capacity.

4 days ago

Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth
Semiconductors

Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth

As AI chips strain power delivery, the Arizona firm is adding senior packaging veterans to turn its technology into commercial sales.

6 days ago

Corsha appoints new chief operating & product officers
Manufacturing

Corsha appoints new chief operating & product officers

Demand for secure industrial connectivity is rising as Corsha expands its leadership team to target manufacturers, defence and critical infrastructure.

Last week

PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus
DataCentre infrastructure

PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus

The deal gives ECL a firmer power plan for its Santa Clara AI campus as data centre operators face tightening electricity constraints.

Last week

Zayo appoints Verizon's Sampath as Chief Executive
Network Infrastructure

Zayo appoints Verizon's Sampath as Chief Executive

Rising AI traffic is squeezing fibre networks, prompting Zayo to bring in Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as Chief Executive Officer from 1 September.

Last week

DE-CIX & South Front extend Chicago access in Midwest
Gaming

DE-CIX & South Front extend Chicago access in Midwest

Smaller Upper Midwest internet providers can now reach Chicago content and gaming networks without building their own city PoP, cutting costs and latency.

This month

StorONE version 4.0 lets active arrays power tiering
Disaster Recovery

StorONE version 4.0 lets active arrays power tiering

Existing flash arrays can now be reused for tiering, as StorONE aims to cut reliance on scarce new hardware and lower storage costs.

This month

Amazon says Georgia investment tops USD $18 billion
Education, Learning & Training

Amazon says Georgia investment tops USD $18 billion

The state is seeing jobs and seller sales boost from the retailer's logistics, cloud and community spending since 2010.

This month

NVIDIA unveils Vera CPU for AI agent data centre workloads
Semiconductors

NVIDIA unveils Vera CPU for AI agent data centre workloads

AI agents could run faster and keep graphics processors busier as Nvidia's Vera chip targets the bottlenecks that slow data centre workloads.

This month

Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment
Sustainability

Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment

The spending now supports more than 41,000 jobs in Ohio, while Amazon's local sellers and suppliers add further economic lift across the state.

This month

Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs
Small Business

Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs

Jobs and local suppliers in Florida have benefited from Amazon's USD $27 billion spending spree since 2010, the company says.

This month

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion
Small Business

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion

Louisiana's economy has gained more than USD $33 billion in GDP from the company's spending and pay since 2010, Amazon said.

This month

NVIDIA expands US AI manufacturing with partner network
Semiconductors

NVIDIA expands US AI manufacturing with partner network

NVIDIA says US AI demand will add USD $485 billion to GDP in 2026 as it expands chip, systems and data centre manufacturing.

This month

Gimlet Labs joins MLCommons to shape agentic inference
Semiconductors

Gimlet Labs joins MLCommons to shape agentic inference

The partnership could shape how buyers compare AI hardware as agentic workloads demand more realistic, vendor-agnostic performance tests.

Last month

NASA tests offline medical AI assistant for astronauts
Large Language Models

NASA tests offline medical AI assistant for astronauts

The system could help crews diagnose and treat illness during deep-space missions when contact with Earth is delayed or cut off.

Last month

Salute & UHP to train veterans for data centre jobs
Skills shortage

Salute & UHP to train veterans for data centre jobs

A veteran pipeline for data centre work is set to ease staff shortages as Salute and UHP target more than 10,000 recruits.

Last month

Serial Cables expands PCIe Gen5 retimer boards with Phison
DataCentre infrastructure

Serial Cables expands PCIe Gen5 retimer boards with Phison

The partnership has already delivered more than 1,500 boards and cut Serial Cables' time to market by 12 weeks for server customers.

Last month

Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year
Managed Services

Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year

The award strengthens Myriad360's standing as enterprises seek fewer suppliers for networking, security and artificial intelligence projects.

Last month

Skeleton launches GrapheneUPS to steady AI data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Skeleton launches GrapheneUPS to steady AI data centres

Tighter grid rules are pushing AI data centres towards site-level power smoothing, as Skeleton's system aims to cut connection sizes and protect uptime.

Last month

Edged tops out second Aurora data centre in Chicago
Energy efficient

Edged tops out second Aurora data centre in Chicago

Demand for AI computing is driving a fully pre-leased 72 MW build in Aurora, which is due to start operating in the second quarter of 2027.

Last month

Job Moves