Armenia is building a $500 million data center powered by Nvidia Blackwell GPUs through diaspora connections. The project represents a new model where business leaders act as economic developers in geopolitically sensitive regions. But this approach carries significant risks alongside the potential
A proposed EdgeConneX data center in rural Ohio is drawing criticism from local residents concerned about utility costs and environmental impact. The massive campus would require a 1.8GW substation and comes with a request for 30 years of tax breaks.
European data center operator nLighten has signed an innovative renewable energy agreement covering its entire French portfolio. The deal provides hourly insight into power sources rather than relying on annual certificates.
The battle over data center connections to PJM’s grid intensifies as the market monitor files a formal complaint. Existing and expected data center loads have driven up capacity revenues by $16.6 billion in recent auctions, raising reliability concerns.
Etix has opened its fourth Edge data center in Lille, France, adding 2MW of capacity designed for AI workloads. The company is also boosting its Paris facility by another 2MW as it expands its European footprint with recent financing.
New research reveals most AI projects stall because companies focus on models instead of data quality. Only 6% of businesses have moved Copilot to large-scale deployment, while 40% worry about AI providing wrong information. The solution isn’t better algorithms—it’s better data governance.
Center3, the data center subsidiary of Saudi Telecom, has signed a colocation partnership with IT firm Sahara Net. The deal will see Sahara Net offer dedicated hosting services from Center3’s facilities across the Kingdom, supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation ambitions.
Google is quietly using your Gmail content, including attachments, to train its AI models without explicit consent. Sensitive emails about work, medical issues, and finances could be scanned. Here’s how to turn off the data sharing.
Bitcoin is barreling toward its worst monthly performance since 2022, with prices collapsing below $84,000. The cryptocurrency has erased over $1 trillion in market value amid margin call liquidations and Federal Reserve uncertainty. Analysts warn this could be the start of a genuine bear trend.
Keppel DC REIT has secured approximately $400 million through Japanese loan facilities and green bonds. The funding comes as the company expands its Tokyo data center presence. This substantial capital injection signals continued aggressive growth in the APAC data center market.
