Data Centers
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5 Fire Suppression Mistakes That Cost Data Center Operators (and How Hawk Fire Protection Avoids Them)
The rapid global expansion of data centers, fueled by cloud computing and AI, has made uptime and operational continuity more critical than ever. According to GM Insights, this growth is a significant driver for the fire…
Masayoshi Son dismisses space data center concept
SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son recently declared the AI race will be won by computing power on Earth, not in space. He dismissed orbital data centers as having 'little merit', according to
US Grid Operators Must Now Fast-Track AI Data Center Power Needs
Federal regulators are now allowing large energy users, primarily AI data centers, to connect to the national grid at an accelerated pace.
Louisiana's $35B tech influx, including Meta's $10B, drives transformation
In a striking economic pivot, Meta alone is investing $10 billion in an AI-optimized data center in northeast Louisiana, part of a staggering $35 billion tech influx reshaping the state.
MediaTek taps TSMC, Intel packaging for AI chip growth
MediaTek, a company primarily known for powering smartphones, has doubled its 2026 forecast for AI data center revenue to an astonishing $2 billion, according to GuruFocus .
SoftBank Invests Billions in French AI Data Centers
SoftBank Group is poised to inject up to €75 billion into France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity — a move that could reshape Europe's technological landscape.
US Data Centers Face AI's Massive Power Consumption Challenge
U.S. data centers consumed 183 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, a figure driven significantly by the surge in AI. This massive power consumption problem is forcing companies like Okta to expand