Category: Data Center

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AI Sparks a Surge in Network Switch Sales

The once stagnant market for data center network switches is experiencing a vibrant revival, thanks significantly to the burgeoning AI sector. Recent figures released by IDC spotlight a remarkable surge, with Q1 2025 revenues reaching $11.7 billion—a 32.3% year-over-year growth.…

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ZTE Unveils Comprehensive IT Solutions for AI Advancements

Under the digital revolution, global sectors and lifestyles are undergoing significant transformations. Novel technological dynamics are altering the contours of traditional economies and daily activities. AI combined with next-generation cloud computing is catalyzing industrial revolutions, enhancing productivity and ensuring agility…

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Nvidia Invests in Future Energy Solutions for AI

The demand for sustainable and efficient power in data centers has sparked renewed interest in nuclear technology, notably small modular reactors (SMRs). Nvidia has opted to invest in this area. Recently, Nvidia’s venture arm, NVentures, alongside Bill Gates and HD…

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Mastodon’s AI Ban: A New Reality

Mastodon has updated its terms to prohibit AI models from using its user data, a move that acknowledges the concerns around AI training. The platform informed users via email, stating that data from Mastodon instances shouldn’t be used for training…

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DoD Partners with OpenAI for Massive AI Project

The US Department of Defense has entered into a significant partnership with OpenAI, awarding them a contract worth up to $200 million to spearhead an ambitious AI pilot program. This collaboration seeks to harness ‘frontier AI’ to tackle crucial national…

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BT Boss: AI May Cut More Jobs, Openreach Sale Considered

British telecom giant BT, under the leadership of CEO Allison Kirkby, is exploring the potential for artificial intelligence to significantly reduce its workforce beyond the current target of 55,000 job cuts by 2030. Despite challenges faced by other organizations implementing…

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AI Corporate Investments Slowed by Cloud Charges

Enterprise adoption of AI is facing headwinds primarily due to challenges in predicting ongoing inferencing expenses, coupled with concerns over potentially hefty cloud service bills. Analyst firm Canalys reports an increase in spending on cloud infrastructure and platform-as-a-service to $90.9…

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AMD Pursues Rack-Scale Computing for AI’s Efficiency Leap

Facing the challenges of Moore’s Law’s decline and mounting datacenter power needs, AMD is setting its sights on enhancing chip energy efficiency twentyfold by 2030. Central to this strategy are rack-scale architectures. AMD’s Senior VP, Sam Naffziger, emphasizes that larger…

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UK Banks on Nuclear for DC Power

The UK is significantly investing in nuclear energy as a strategy to meet future energy demands driven by data centers. A major commitment has been made to develop the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, backed by a £14.2…

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Unlocking AI Amid Data Challenges in Asia

AI is now a top priority for boards, rather than just a pilot project. Its integration into areas such as fraud detection and logistics is accelerating across Asia-Pacific. However, data gravity presents significant challenges in scaling AI operations. The issue…

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