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DCP21 Apr 2026
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Fermi America’s Datacenter Saga Continues
Over a whirlwind weekend, the leadership at Fermi America underwent sweeping changes, as the datacenter aspirant strives to enhance its West Texas site to the ambitious target of 17 gigawatts. CEO Toby Neugebauer resigned abruptly, with CFO Miles Everson stepping…
DCP21 Apr 2026
IOWN Forum Aims to Enhance AI Infrastructure via Datacenter Links
The IOWN Forum is setting its sights on the potential of datacenter interconnects to improve AI infrastructure. During its recent assembly in Sydney, leaders from the Forum discussed the transformative capacity of their high-speed optical networks, designed to replace traditional…
DCP18 Apr 2026
AI Policies Can Trigger Voter Fury
The UK government risks facing significant public opposition unless it can convincingly demonstrate the advantages of introducing AI technology across the nation. This technological push is advocated as a means to achieve growth, but the public remains skeptical. Recent demonstrations,…
DCP17 Apr 2026
Data Centers Face Local Pushback in Maine
Datacenters are often seen as modern technological hubs, but for many communities, they’re becoming increasingly unwelcome neighbors. Known for their relentless power and water demands, these facilities have sparked a wave of local opposition due to their perceived environmental and…
DCP17 Apr 2026
GenAI Surge with Cloud Strategies
In the rapidly evolving landscape of IT in the Asia Pacific, organizations are advancing cloud maturity alongside AI adoption. While cloud computing paves the way for AI-enhanced services, it brings forth challenges such as cyber threats and regulatory compliance concerning…
DCP16 Apr 2026
States Overlook Datacenter Tax Shortfalls
A report from Good Jobs First has highlighted that several US states and local governments are not adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by neglecting to report revenue losses from datacenter tax breaks. This issue is becoming increasingly prominent…
DCP16 Apr 2026
States Skirting Data Disclosure on Datacenter Tax Subsidies
A significant number of U.S. states fail to properly account for tax revenue lost to datacenter subsidies, says Good Jobs First. The non-profit organization highlights that many local governments are non-compliant with GAAP by not disclosing financial losses from these…
DCP16 Apr 2026
Orbital’s Space Ambitions Hit Economic Snag
Orbital is planning an ambitious project to launch a 10,000-satellite network into space, but its success relies on dramatically reduced launch costs—something currently unfeasible. CEO Euwyn Poon admitted that while the theoretical benefits of orbital datacenters exist, today’s economics don’t…
DCP16 Apr 2026
Oracle Powers Up Data Centers with Bloom’s Fuel Cells
Bloom Energy has expanded its partnership with Oracle to bolster energy supply for Oracle’s extensive US datacenter expansion, which will see up to 2.8 GW of Bloom’s fuel cell systems deployed. Oracle has already committed to 1.2 GW of this…
DCP16 Apr 2026
AI Overloads Network Capacity
The rise of AI is placing immense pressure on network infrastructures, catching many businesses off guard. Despite scaling up compute resources for AI, neocloud providers are facing network bottlenecks. Analyst firm Omdia suggests enterprises scrutinize network capabilities alongside compute power…
DCP16 Apr 2026
Orbital CEO Pushes Space Datacenter Vision Amid Cost Challenges
Orbital, a tech startup, has unveiled an ambitious plan to deploy a massive array of 10,000 satellites to form a ‘neocloud’ infrastructure in outer space. This initiative could revolutionize data processing but currently faces significant economic hurdles. Speaking with industry…
DCP16 Apr 2026