Data Centers
Uptime Institute 2026 Survey Highlights Rising Rack Densities and Staffing Pressures
The 16th annual Uptime Institute survey highlights critical workforce shortages, rising outage costs, and increasing rack densities across global data centers.
NVIDIA Cools Data Center Hardware with Warm Water
NVIDIA is using 113-degree Fahrenheit water to cool its modern data center hardware, improving energy efficiency for cloud and AI infrastructure.
Saudi Digital Economy Reaches $139 Billion After 75% Growth
The Saudi digital economy has reached a value of $139 billion following a 75% growth rate over the past eight years, driven by infrastructure expansion.
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Growth
Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital infrastructure to support AI technologies, aiming to build 6.9 GW of data center capacity by 2034.
Saudi Arabia Hosts 60+ Data Centers to Boost AI Position
Saudi Arabia has established over 60 data centers with investments exceeding $4.27 billion to strengthen its global position in artificial intelligence.
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Vertiv Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia to Support AI Demand
Vertiv has opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, to address the growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia.
Vertiv Completes Acquisition of ThermoKey to Expand Data Center Cooling Portfolio
Vertiv has completed its acquisition of ThermoKey to expand its thermal management capabilities and support high-density computing in AI data centers.
Vertiv Introduces High-Capacity Rack Extreme Platform for AI Deployments
Vertiv has launched its new Rack Extreme platform, designed to support heavy and deep IT equipment for high-density AI deployments.
Vertiv and Partners Sign Framework Agreement for GCC Data Center Infrastructure
Vertiv, Edge-Serve, IRCL, and PDC have signed a framework agreement to develop converged data center infrastructure across the GCC region.
Arm and Red Hat Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Stack for Agentic AI Data Centers
Arm and Red Hat have expanded their collaboration to bring enterprise software to the new Arm AGI CPU, optimizing data centers for agentic AI workloads.
Intel Plans New Low-Cost AI Data Center Chip for 2026 Launch
Intel is preparing to launch a new data center processor focused on low-cost AI inference before the end of 2026.
Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio for AI Data Centers
Vertiv has expanded its thermal management systems in EMEA with the launch of the CoolChip CDU 2300 and Fluid Network Row Manifolds.
NVIDIA AI Cloud Network Expands Globally to Meet Computing Demand
The NVIDIA AI Cloud network is expanding across six continents to meet the growing global demand for artificial intelligence computing infrastructure.
NVIDIA Launches Vera CPU Designed for AI Agents
NVIDIA has launched its new Vera CPU, delivering 1.8x faster task completion than x86 processors to power AI agents in modern data centers.
Nokia and Ericsson Take Steps to Advance AI Networking and Operations
Nokia opens an AI Networking Innovation Lab in California while Ericsson partners with SAP to overhaul operations using AI, marking concrete steps toward practical AI deployment.
China Launches Offshore Underwater Data Center Powered by Wind
China’s first commercial underwater data center, powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater, has begun operations 30 feet beneath the East China Sea.
Saudi Aramco and Pasqal Launch First Quantum Computer in Kingdom
Saudi Aramco and Pasqal unveiled the Kingdom’s first quantum computer and the Middle East’s first commercial quantum computing platform on May 18, 2026. The system uses neutral atom technology with 200 programmable qubits and is available to regional organizations.
Phoenix Group Partners with DC Max on $8 Billion European AI Data Center Platform
Abu Dhabi-based Phoenix Group partners with DC Max to develop an 18MW AI data center in Lyon, France, launching a $8 billion European expansion platform targeting over 1GW of capacity.
AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs Enable Enterprise AI Without Infrastructure Overhaul
AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe cards enable enterprises to run AI inference on existing data center infrastructure. The dual-slot cards deliver up to 4,600 peak teraflops and fit standard air-cooled servers.
SpaceXAI Signs Agreement with Anthropic to Provide Colossus 1 Supercomputer Access
SpaceXAI and Anthropic establish a partnership providing access to Colossus 1, featuring 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs for AI training and inference workloads.
Arm AGI CPU: Arm Enters Data Center Silicon Market With First-Ever CPU for Agentic AI
Arm Holdings has launched the Arm AGI CPU, its first-ever self-designed data center chip, targeting agentic AI infrastructure with more than 2x performance per rack versus x86 platforms.
Gradiant Wins Water Contract for UK Hyperscale Data Center in Oxfordshire
Gradiant has been awarded a contract to build a water treatment facility for a hyperscale AI data center in Didcot, Oxfordshire, covering treatment, recycling, and zero liquid discharge.