Data Center News
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An OTDR, or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, is a diagnostic instrument used to analyze the integrity and performance of fiber optic cables. It works by launching a series of high-speed optical pulses into the fiber and measuring the light that is scattered or reflected back due to imperfections, splices, connectors, or breaks. By calculating the…
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TeraWulf has entered into two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with Fluidstack to deliver over 200 MW of critical IT load at its Lake Mariner campus in Western New York. Contracted revenue for the first ten years is approximately US$3.7 billion, with lease extension options that could raise the total to about US$8.7 billion.…
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According to Axios, OpenAI and United Arab Emirates announced a strategic partnership to build Stargate UAE, a one‑gigawatt AI computing cluster in Abu Dhabi—with an initial 200 megawatts due online in 2026. Per Analytics India Magazine, project will be operated by OpenAI and Oracle, built by UAE tech firm G42, and supported by Cisco, NVIDIA,…
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According to Axios, OpenAI and United Arab Emirates announced a strategic partnership to build Stargate UAE, a one‑gigawatt AI computing cluster in Abu Dhabi—with an initial 200 megawatts due online in 2026. Per Analytics India Magazine, project will be operated by OpenAI and Oracle, built by UAE tech firm G42, and supported by Cisco, NVIDIA,…
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Shelby County Health Department issued an air permit on July 2, 2025, allowing xAI to operate up to 15 methane gas combustion turbines at its Memphis data center powering the Colossus supercomputer. Community activists and environmental groups dispute the legality of the permit, citing months of unpermitted operations that allegedly violated the Clean Air Act. xAI…
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Digihost Technology Inc. has announced a $100 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering in collaboration with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, signaling a major strategic push toward infrastructure growth. The funds are expected to support data center expansions and targeted acquisitions, reinforcing the company’s presence in the competitive Bitcoin mining and AI compute markets. The announcement, confirmed by…
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Nvidia has confirmed it will begin manufacturing AI supercomputers within the United States for the first time, planning to build up to $500 billion in domestic AI infrastructure over the next four years. The move marks a dramatic shift in its manufacturing strategy, as the company localizes critical technology production amid rising demand and global…
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Amazon teams up with Energy Northwest and Dominion to deploy SMRs, providing carbon-free energy for over 770,000 homes
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Crusoe Energy Systems has secured a $3.4 billion joint venture (JV) with Blue Owl Capital and Primary Digital Infrastructure to develop a 200-megawatt AI data center in Texas. The facility, located at the Lancium Clean Campus in Abilene, will cater to the growing demand for AI computing, housing up to 100,000 GPUs to support high-density…
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Hut 8 launches GPU-as-a-Service, enhancing revenue through AI solutions amid traditional mining challenges.
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In 1926, the United Kingdom passed the Electricity (Supply) Act, a landmark policy that unified the nation’s fragmented power networks. The legislation established the Central Electricity Board (CEB) and created a standardized national grid, ensuring reliable electricity distribution. By consolidating private and regional infrastructure, Britain modernized its energy sector, laying the foundation for widespread industrial…
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Japan has announced plans to develop Fugaku Next, a zetta-class supercomputer capable of reaching speeds 1,000 times faster than current models. The project aims to achieve one zettaFLOPS, or a sextillion calculations per second, which would place it far ahead of the fastest supercomputers today. This incredible computing power is expected to drive advancements in…
