Facing massive latency issues, Alaska’s Department of Transportation is using Armada’s “Galleon” edge data centers to process drone imagery on-site. This cuts decision-making from over a day down to real-time for monitoring disasters like landslides and typhoons.
SPhotonix is commercializing a 5D glass storage technology that’s incredibly durable and dense. A single 5-inch disc can hold 360TB of data, theoretically preserving it for billions of years. The catch? The hardware to write and read it costs tens of thousands of dollars.
ABB is acquiring UK-based electrical monitoring specialist IPEC. The deal aims to bring predictive maintenance tech for power infrastructure into ABB’s service portfolio for data centers.
The hyperscale provider has acquired 2.4 million sq ft of land for its first Saudi facility. The move is a direct play to support the country’s Vision 2030 and national AI goals.
Two companies, Vema Hydrogen and Verne, have inked a deal to supply clean hydrogen power for data centers in California. The plan is to start operations by 2028, producing over 36,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually. This is a direct response to the soaring energy needs driven by artificial intelli
The CEO of South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has resigned following a catastrophic data breach. Hackers stole the personal information of 33.7 million people—nearly two-thirds of the country—over five months without detection.
Duke University researchers have launched a new dashboard ranking the competitiveness of the power sector in 12 Southeast states. The analysis reveals a clear split, with northern states in regional transmission organizations leading, while more southern states lag due to fragmented, utility-dominat
A hacking group is posing as police officers to trick tech giants into forking over users’ private information. They claim hundreds of successful requests, revealing a massive security loophole that companies seem unable to close.
Data centers are full of non-linear electrical loads that create harmonics, distorting power and causing massive inefficiency. This can lead to a 2-10% increase in electricity costs and cut equipment life in half. The problem is getting worse with AI.
A new Pew Research Center report finds that AI chatbot usage among teenagers is exploding, with ChatGPT leading the pack. But this widespread adoption comes alongside alarming studies about AI’s potential negative effects on learning and mental health.
