Category: Data Center

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Amazon’s Nuclear Data Center Plans Hit Regulatory Wall

Amazon’s endeavor to power its US datacenters with nuclear energy has met a significant challenge. Federal regulators have blocked a proposal to extend its power draw from Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna nuclear facility, citing potential risks to grid reliability and higher energy…

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Broadcom Enhances VeloCloud for Edge AI

VMware Explore – Amid the ongoing discussions about Broadcom’s purchase of VMware, there’s a renewed focus on VeloCloud, VMware’s SD-WAN unit, now operating independently. Recently, Broadcom highlighted this division by introducing advanced technology aimed at optimizing edge networking for AI…

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Apple Claims Its M4 Chips Outpace AI PCs

This week, Apple unveiled its latest M4 silicon for Mac, positioning it as a clear leader over AI PC processors. At the launch event, Apple touted the M4 Pro’s superior performance metrics, indicating it surpasses Intel’s Core Ultra series, particularly…

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UK Considers Tech Zones, AI Skill Visas

The UK government is taking steps to make itself more attractive to tech professionals, considering the creation of ‘computing zones’ where datacenters can thrive with less bureaucracy. A recent report advises a streamlined visa process for AI talent and creating…

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Schmidt Advocates Drones Over Tanks

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, advocates for the US Army to replace tanks with AI-controlled drones. During an event in Saudi Arabia, he argued that tanks are obsolete in modern warfare, referencing conflicts like the war in Ukraine, where…

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Optimizing AI with Private Clouds

Artificial intelligence (AI) projects often face demands for rapid value generation, prompting enterprises to evaluate the benefits of on-premises deployments. As hyperscalers continuously upgrade their infrastructures to handle increasing AI workloads, enterprises are exploring private cloud solutions for enhanced control…

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Army Embraces ‘Scylla’ AI to Secure Facilities

The US Army is trialing an advanced AI system, ‘Scylla’, touted to detect threats from a significant distance without requiring new hardware. Named after the fabled Greek sea monster, Scylla has been under evaluation at the Blue Grass Army Depot,…

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xAI Opts for Ethernet in Massive Training Cluster

In a departure from the norm, xAI’s groundbreaking Colossus training cluster is sidestepping InfiniBand in favor of Ethernet connectivity. This decision marks the system as distinct within the realm of AI training infrastructures. The hardware includes an impressive 100,000 Nvidia…

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US Expands Blacklist on Chinese Tech Investments

The United States has expanded its restrictions on investments tied to certain Chinese technologies, including semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. As of January 2, investments in China, Macau, and Hong Kong will require notification to the US Treasury if…

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Power Delays Halt Data Projects

A prominent UK property developer has highlighted an urgent challenge in expanding data center infrastructure: securing adequate power supply. David Sleath, CEO of Segro, expressed in an interview with The Times that their commitment to investing substantial amounts in new…

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