The explosive growth of AI data centers is compressing utility planning cycles from a decade down to just three years. With transmission projects taking 7-10 years and data centers needing power in 18-36 months, the entire system is out of sync. The solution requires a fundamental shift in how we bu
Google has pulled its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft only a week after European regulators launched a formal investigation. The sudden reversal comes after Google had accused Microsoft of restricting customers to its Azure cloud platform.
Altron has launched what it claims is South Africa’s first operational AI factory, powered by Nvidia infrastructure. The platform already has multiple launch customers and addresses critical data sovereignty concerns by keeping sensitive information within local jurisdiction.
Nscale and investor Aker have purchased land in Fauske, northern Norway for a new data center project. The site currently has 13MW grid capacity with potential for expansion, targeting a 2027 launch. This continues Norway’s data center expansion beyond Oslo into northern regions.
Xbox Cloud Gaming just launched in India, joining 28 other countries where the service is available. Microsoft reports cloud gaming hours have surged 45% compared to last year, with console streaming up 45% too.
GPU-as-a-service providers are caught between commoditization and competing with their biggest customers. CoreWeave’s Q2 results show explosive growth but also massive losses and heavy customer concentration. The path forward requires careful strategic navigation.
Global technology solution provider Presidio has acquired Achieve One to expand its mid-Atlantic market reach. The deal brings 35+ employees and strengthens Presidio’s presence in the DMV region. This marks Presidio’s third acquisition in just two months.
Xbox Cloud Gaming has finally addressed one of its most persistent frustrations with a new save sync indicator. Players can now see exactly when their game last synced before launching. This prevents the dreaded scenario of overwritten saves and lost progress.
Google’s AI infrastructure head Amin Vahdat told employees the company needs to double capacity every six months and achieve 1000x scaling in 4-5 years. The announcement comes as OpenAI plans massive data center expansion to serve 800 million weekly ChatGPT users.
Google is making its largest single-state investment with a $40 billion data center expansion in Texas. The three new facilities will support the company’s cloud and AI infrastructure needs. All centers are expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
