Microsoft's Project Silica promises eternal storage. It can't get there from here
Zong and ZTE Achieve First AI-based FDD Massive MIMO Commercial Deployment in Pakistan
AWS Middle East Outage After Data Center Hit by Unidentified Objects
Localized power issues in the UAE Region disrupted EC2, S3, RDS, and dozens of other services, with AWS warning recovery could take multiple hours.
Oak Ridge spawns institute to curb AI datacenter power surge
Why Effective Facilities Management Is Essential for Today’s Data Centre Operators
Originally posted on Datalec LTD. In a digital economy where uptime is non-negotiable, effective critical facilities management (FM) is becoming a primary lever for managing outage risk in high‑density, AI‑driven data centres. As infrastructure grows more complex and AI-driven compute places unprecedented strain on power and cooling systems, operators face escalating risks, making the cost […] The post Why Effective Facilities Management Is Essential for Today’s Data Centre Operators appeared first on Data Center POST.
Hyundai Drives South Korea’s $6.3B AI Push with Data Center, Energy Plan
The company’s massive investment would see a 50,000-GPU AI data center built on the country’s western coastal region.
50 GW of datacenter demand queues up for UK grid access
AI ‘Virtual Residents’ Offer Early Read on Data Center Sentiment
Researchers are using AI agents to simulate early community sentiment on data centers, but experts emphasize that it cannot replace direct human engagement.
Equinix, CPP Investments Confirm $4B Purchase of atNorth
The deal aims to accelerate atNorth’s growth, supporting rapid scaling to meet increasing AI and data center demand across the Nordics.
So Far, Nobody Turns Tokens Into Money Like Nvidia
The Impact of Fiber Internet on Northeast Pennsylvania
By Kevin Dickens, CEO at Empire Fiber Internet Reliable, high-speed Internet access is essential for economic growth, education, and online engagement in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, many communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania struggle with limited access to affordable broadband options and are often stuck with suboptimal methods such as traditional cable. These factors restrain […] The post The Impact of Fiber Internet on Northeast Pennsylvania appeared first on Data Center POST.
Wall Street’s Sour Response to Nvidia’s Record Earnings
While the GPU king reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, the company’s stock dipped as much as 5% in Thursday trading.
VAST broadens AI platform push with Nvidia tie-up and control plane
Equinix, CPPIB Near $4B Deal for Data Center Firm atNorth – Report
A consortium of bidders is putting the finishing touches on a purchase that could value atNorth at about $4 billion, Bloomberg reports.
Retrofits vs. Rebuilds: Approaches to Adapting Legacy Data Centers for AI
Adapting legacy data centers for AI can be faster and more sustainable than rebuilding, but challenges like power and cooling must be addressed.
AMD puts $250M into Nutanix to get it building an AI stack for its GPUs
Nvidia hasn't made a cent in China lately – and might not need to given $120B profit
SambaNova Pits Its Engineering Against Nvidia For Agentic AI
Will Hollow-Core Fiber Change the Latency Rules of Data Center Networking?
Low latency is becoming increasingly important for AI inference needs. Can hollow-core fiber save the day?
Index Engines flags rise of polymorphic, shadow-encrypting ransomware
HPE Expands Juniper PTX Line to Power AI Data Center Fabric
The company says its new line of Juniper PTX routers and server products will enhance enterprise AI infrastructure with low-latency, high-capacity, AI-native solutions.
Firefox 148 adds master switch for browser bot bother
DVSA drives up online theory test contract value to £700M with no explanation
How Data Centers Are Adapting to Extreme Weather
From Texas to São Paulo, data center operators are adopting smarter site selection, resilient design, and operations playbooks to withstand extreme heat, flooding, and grid stress.
It's only Tuesday and AI chip startups have already soaked up $1.1B in funding
AMD, Meta Strike $100B, 6 GW Chip Deal as AI Race Heats Up
The companies’ agreement is another major challenge to GPU king Nvidia in the high-stakes global AI arms race.
AMD and Meta Expand Partnership with 6 GW of AMD GPUs for AI Infrastructure
AMD’s strategic struggle to carve out a growing piece of the GPU pie from market dominator NVIDIA took a positive turn for the challenger today with the announcement that AMD and Meta have agreed to a 6-gigawatt deal for AMD Instinct GPUs in an agreement estimated at $100 billion. The companies said ..... The post AMD and Meta Expand Partnership with 6 GW of AMD GPUs for AI Infrastructure appeared first on Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence.
Quantum: IonQ Selected to Support Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ Contract
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — February 23, 2026 — Quantum company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced it was awarded a contract under the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion. This contract encompasses a range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of […] The post Quantum: IonQ Selected to Support Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ Contract appeared first on Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence.
Designing for What’s Next: Data Center CEO Priorities in 2026
Leaders must design infrastructure not for current needs but for future demands, with a focus on high-density workloads, strategic planning, and community engagement.