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Meta linked to $1bn DC development in Wisconsin

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:05:50 +0000

Meta Platforms is reportedly behind a planned data centre development in central Wisconsin valued at close to $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. The project is part of a broader push by major tech firms to expand infrastructure in support of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Wisconsin approved an incentive package […]

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Oracle in talks to establish cloud hub in Batam, Indonesia

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:39:11 +0000

Oracle is in talks with the Indonesian Government to set up a cloud services centre on Batam Island, according to people familiar with the discussions. The move reflects Oracle’s effort to expand its data centre presence in Southeast Asia. According to Bloomberg, the company is apparently looking into Nongsa Digital Park in Batam as a […]

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The 6 practices that ensure more sustainable data centre operations

Neil McRae — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:21:00 +0000

The rapid development of new technologies – such as artificial intelligence (AI) – paired with immense data processing needs, is leading to a significant increase in power consumption by global data centres. Recent figures show that energy usage is predicted to increase six-fold throughout the next decade in the UK alone. This rapid increase, in combination […]

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Alibaba Cloud opens its first data centre in Mexico

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:53 +0000

Alibaba Cloud has launched its first data centre in Mexico, as part of its ongoing effort to extend its digital infrastructure and cloud computing services into new global markets. The facility is the company’s latest step toward expanding its presence in Latin America, where demand for cloud solutions is rising. With this launch, Alibaba Cloud […]

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Alibaba Cloud expands Thai presence with second data centre

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:05:33 +0000

Alibaba Cloud has reinforced its presence in Thailand, launching a second data centre to meet the country’s growing demand for cloud services. The new facility joins Alibaba Cloud’s first Thai data centre, which opened in 2022, and is part of the company’s broader push to strengthen its cloud infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Together, the two […]

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Data centre cooling crisis: UT Austin’s game-changing fix

Dashveenjit Kaur — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:10:11 +0000

The relentless march of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing data centre cooling systems to their absolute limits. Inside these massive computing facilities, densely packed servers generate enough heat to require industrial-scale cooling solutions, with some areas reaching critical temperatures exceeding 100°F (37.8°C). As AI workloads continue to multiply exponentially, traditional cooling methods are struggling to […]

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UK Government classifies data centres as critical as NHS and power grid

Muhammad Zulhusni — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:27:19 +0000

Data centres are going to be classified as critical national infrastructure by the UK Government, which means they will be in the same group as emergency services, finance, healthcare, energy and water. This classification will ensure that data centres receive more government protection than before in the event of a major incident, such as a […]

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Google reportedly plans first US tech data centre in Vietnam

Muhammad Zulhusni — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:48:21 +0000

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is reportedly considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, according to an unnamed source familiar with the plans. If realised, this would mark the first major investment of its kind by a U.S. technology giant in the Southeast Asian country. According to a confidential source, Google is assessing the […]

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Alibaba Cloud shutters Australian and Indian data centres, contradicting earlier claims

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:19:47 +0000

Alibaba Cloud has announced the imminent closure of its data centre operations in Australia and India – a move that contradicts its previous assurances to The Register about the stability of its Australian presence. The Chinese cloud giant recently disclosed this decision, framing it as part of a broader infrastructure strategy update. In a statement, […]

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Google’s global expansion: Investing in geothermal energy in Nevada and a major data centre in Malaysia

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:20:25 +0000

Google has teamed up with NV Energy, an electric utility subsidiary of Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway, in a groundbreaking deal that will see its Nevada data centres powered with cutting-edge geothermal electricity. Subject to regulatory approval by state utility regulators, the deal is set to nearly double the power output. This increase in carbon-free geothermal […]

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