Category: Data Center

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Master Generative AI Storage

The ascent of Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the business landscape, sparking innovation and unlocking new opportunities. Yet, the sheer volume of data required by AI applications presents logistical challenges. From synthetic data generation to retrieval-augmented generation workflows, the necessity…

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AI Merges Networking with Computing

Sponsored Insight: The telecom and computing sectors have long pursued modular approaches for enhanced agility and performance. Yet, as AI transforms technological landscapes, ZTE’s Xu Ziyang advocates a strategic re-integration. The goal? Sustainable power delivery and capacity that precisely meets…

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Jet Engines Boost Datacenters

With AI driving significant power requirements, datacenters face a shortage in gas turbines, prompting some to repurpose old aircraft engines. As they increase computing capacity, power demands are outstripping grid capabilities, especially in the US where datacenters proliferate. This has…

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UK Struggles to Power AI Ambitions Amid Energy Crunch

The UK’s ambitious AI goals are heavily dependent on energy, raising the pressing issue of how to power rapidly expanding data centers without risking blackouts or increasing consumer energy bills. At the recent Energy UK conference in London, Energy Secretary…

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Meta’s Mega Deal: Blue Owl Finances Hyperion Hub

Social media giant Meta has secured an agreement with Blue Owl Capital to finance its massive Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The financial backing equates to approximately $27 billion in debt and an additional $1.5 billion in equity.…

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Apple Unveils M5 Series with Major AI Boost

Apple has begun releasing its fifth generation of M-series processors, starting with the M5 chip powering new releases like the MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pros. While updates for other devices like the MacBook Air and Mac Mini are pending, the…

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AI: The Mind’s Soaring Vehicle

Column: Steve Jobs may not have recalled the countless times he scraped his knees while learning to bike, yet he likened a personal computer to a ‘bicycle for the mind.’ The analogy highlights how tools can propel us further with…

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Oracle to Unleash Massive AI Power with New GPU Clusters

Oracle announced plans to bring over 18 zettaFLOPS of AI infrastructure to its cloud offerings by the latter half of next year, leveraging both Nvidia and AMD technologies. This ambitious deployment will feature a staggering 800,000 Nvidia GPUs reaching up…

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Microsoft Advances AI in Washington Education

Microsoft, determined to integrate AI into every possible facet, is now targeting Washington’s education system. Through its new Elevate Washington program, the tech giant aims to reduce AI accessibility disparities across the state, especially targeting underrepresented districts. Analysis by Microsoft’s…

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Broadcom Joins OpenAI for Massive Chip Collaboration

In a strategic move, Broadcom has teamed up with OpenAI to bolster its ambitious AI infrastructure endeavors. The collaboration, announced today, involves the development of custom silicon designed specifically for AI accelerators, with a monumental capacity of 10 GW. This…

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