Opinion Recent conversations with industry peers highlight growing AI demand juxtaposed with a perceived decline in HPC. This article argues against the notion that AI is overshadowing HPC investment. My assertion, here on The Reg, is that the idea of…
The US datacenter sector is benefiting from significant state-level subsidies, but information about these incentives is limited. Reports indicate that projects are mostly funded at taxpayer expense, with most states concealing beneficiary details. According to Good Jobs First, a watchdog…
As the demand for AI infrastructure grows, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming integral to datacenter operations. Analysts are seeing a potential deployment of 20 GW of capacity over the next ten years. Leading tech companies view BESS as…
Enterprise infrastructure is at a pivotal moment. Companies are juggling cost pressures, ransomware defenses, and AI implementation while dealing with complex multi-vendor technology stacks. Traditional infrastructure, with its separate tools for virtualization, storage, and networking, is outdated. The real solution…
As AMD prepares to launch its Helios rack-scale architecture in 2026, the company is positioning itself to compete directly with Nvidia in the AI infrastructure space. This ambitious move hinges on the integration of AMD’s forthcoming MI400 series GPUs and…
Lenovo argues that current datacenter facilities fall short of sustainability needs, urging transformation to support businesses’ future in the EMEA region. According to their research, nearly half of IT executives find their current infrastructure inadequate for energy efficiency. In a…
Microsoft’s recent study employing the Magentic Marketplace simulation warns against relying on AI agents for transactions involving credit cards. These agents, employed by many companies as customer-facing assistants, are still easily manipulated during transactions and by misleading strategies like fake…
Colt Data Centre Services has received the go-ahead for a substantial £2.5 billion investment in the expansion of its Hayes Digital Park, located in west London. This initiative includes the addition of three hyperscale data centers, collectively aiming to more…
Supermicro, known for its server-making and design capabilities, has pledged to enhance its performance after falling short of revenue expectations and admitting to weaker margins. Awareness among investors about upcoming financial struggles was present after Supermicro warned of a significant…
A recent survey of data center professionals highlights significant obstacles in scaling AI data center capacities, primarily due to supply chain limitations and insufficient power availability. The Turner & Townsend 2025-2026 Data Center Construction Cost Index, built from insights into…
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