Alternative investment giant Ares Management is making a major move into the US data center market. Its Ada Infrastructure platform just acquired a huge 314-acre site in Virginia for a new campus and bought two fully leased facilities nearby.
A 1970s-era newspaper office in Hamilton could get a very 21st-century makeover. McMaster University is considering a proposal to transform the building into a sustainable AI data center and innovation hub.
A progressive political party is looking to turn local anger over data centers into political power. This comes as opposition grows over energy use, costs, and environmental impacts, influencing elections from Virginia to Georgia.
A wave of opposition is stalling datacenter construction needed for AI. Residents are fighting projects over land use and power demands, forcing tech giants to confront a growing “not in my backyard” movement.
Apple’s latest iOS 26.3 developer beta introduces two long-requested features. Users can now directly transfer data to an Android phone and forward iPhone notifications to non-Apple wearables.
A major data breach at credit check firm 700Credit has exposed the personal information of at least 5.6 million people. The company provides services to auto dealerships across the U.S.
AIOps promises to manage complex hybrid IT systems, but in Singapore’s financial sector, regulators demand explainability and control. This creates a major tension for CIOs aiming to boost resilience without crossing regulatory lines.
Sean Farney’s day job is Vice President of Data Center Strategy for the Americas, overseeing more than 900 facilities. Off the clock, he lives a hyper-local lifestyle, hunting and growing most of his food.
Microsoft AI has released its first-ever Copilot Usage Report, based on over 37.5 million chats. The data reveals that health is the most discussed topic, beating out tech, money, and entertainment. People are increasingly turning to the chatbot for personal advice and life guidance.
Couchbase has launched its AI Services platform, now generally available. It integrates data processing, vector search, and AI model hosting to reduce complexity in building production AI agents.
