The data landscape is undergoing a radical transformation driven by AI advancements. Organizations must adapt to new trends including agentic AI, automated data engineering, and stricter regulations to remain competitive. Here’s what to expect in 2026 and how to prepare.
The Social Security Administration has made official what was already happening: sharing citizenship and immigration data with the Department of Homeland Security. This comes months after the Trump administration began pooling sensitive government data for immigration enforcement, bypassing normal p
Google is making its largest-ever investment in Germany with €5.5 billion for data centers and office expansion. The plan includes a new facility in Dietzenbach that will heat local homes and continued investment in existing campuses. This comes amid fierce competition from Microsoft and AWS in the
Data centers are facing unprecedented power demands from AI workloads. Schneider Electric’s innovation VP explains how new technologies will dramatically improve efficiency while keeping operations running smoothly.
An investigation reveals Google and Microsoft’s data centers in Chile created only 1,547 direct jobs, far below the promised 81,000. Local officials say specialized roles often aren’t filled locally, questioning the real economic benefits.
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.
ZincFive has unveiled the BC 2 AI, an AI-optimized UPS battery cabinet using nickel-zinc technology. It’s designed to handle the intense power surges from GPU clusters while maintaining traditional backup capabilities. The system promises to reduce space requirements and infrastructure costs for AI
The University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that hackers successfully stole data during a recent breach. The attack exploited social engineering tactics and appears to have targeted systems with MFA exceptions for high-ranking officials.
The Houston-based lunar lander company is making a massive $800 million play to become a full-service space prime. This acquisition would combine Intuitive Machines’ lunar expertise with Lanteris’ satellite manufacturing capabilities, creating a company with nearly $1 billion in contract backlog.
Spotify hit 713 million monthly active users but posted a €72 million loss in Q3 2025. The company is using creative accounting to paint a rosier financial picture than reality suggests.
