A Scottish renewable energy firm is planning three massive data centers across Scotland’s central belt. Dubbed “The Stoics,” the £15 billion project aims to power AI growth while creating a green digital network. Each facility has secured grid connections and land rights, with planning now underway.
Scientists are struggling with cloud computing costs and availability despite promises of on-demand resources. A recent performance study showed one lab incurred $4,000 in charges while waiting for nodes that were never allocated. The fundamental mismatch between business models and scientific workf
Sony has officially launched cloud streaming for PS5 games on the PlayStation Portal. The feature goes live today at 6PM PT and requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. This marks the graduation from last year’s beta with significant new capabilities.
Deutsche Bank is scrambling to hedge its massive exposure to data center financing after lending billions to the booming AI infrastructure sector. The German lender is considering shorting AI stocks and buying default protection as concerns mount about a potential bubble. With hyperscalers planning
Salesforce’s new channel chief Phil Samenuk says the company “will not be a successful consumption company” without its 16,000+ partners. This comes as Salesforce aims for $60 billion in revenue by fiscal 2030, up from about $41 billion this year. The shift toward consumption pricing and AI implemen
The AI boom is triggering an unprecedented data center construction spree. New projects would consume power equivalent to 44 million US homes, creating massive grid challenges and energy investment needs.
The world’s first gigawatt-scale renewable project that operates 24/7 just broke ground in Abu Dhabi. It pairs 1 GW of solar with 19 GWh of battery storage to provide continuous power as AI reshapes global energy demand. This could be the blueprint for powering the digital revolution without reversi
OpenAI’s $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon Web Services marks a fundamental shift in AI infrastructure strategy. This partnership breaks Microsoft’s exclusive hold while creating new competitive dynamics in the cloud AI market.
Microsoft’s $9.7 billion agreement with Australian firm IREN for AI cloud capacity represents one of the largest infrastructure deals in the AI era. This massive commitment signals how cloud providers are scrambling to secure compute resources amid unprecedented demand for AI services.
Microsoft is committing $7.9 billion to transform the UAE into a Middle Eastern AI powerhouse. The massive investment includes unprecedented GPU access and strategic positioning in global tech competition. Here’s what this means for the region’s technological future.
