Tag: Data center

BusinessStartups

DayOne Seeks $1 Billion Investment for Global Data Center Expansion Push

Data center operator DayOne is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion in new funding to accelerate its global expansion strategy. The Series C round could value the former GDS International unit at $4-5 billion as it expands beyond APAC markets.

Major Funding Round for Data Center Expansion

APAC data center operator DayOne is reportedly seeking to raise approximately $1 billion in a new funding round to fuel its expansion beyond the Asia-Pacific region, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, which recently became an independent entity, is said to be tapping both new and existing investors for the Series C round.

by Henry Blakemore
AIBusiness

C-Suite Leaders Chart Course for Physical AI Integration in Business Operations

Corporate leadership teams are navigating the transition from digital artificial intelligence to physical AI systems embedded in real-world operations. The shift requires substantial infrastructure investment and workforce adaptation, analysts suggest, as companies seek sustainable growth through robotics and intelligent automation.

The Emergence of Physical AI in Business Operations

Business leaders are increasingly focusing on what artificial intelligence experts term “physical AI” – intelligent systems embedded directly into physical operations rather than confined to digital interfaces. According to reports, this technology represents the next frontier in AI implementation, moving beyond traditional data center operations into tangible business processes. Sources indicate that manufacturing, healthcare, and global supply chain management are already witnessing transformative benefits from early implementations.

by Nathan Cross
AIInfrastructure

Australian AI Cloud Firm Firmus Expands Nationwide with CDC Data Centres Partnership

Australian AI cloud company Firmus is expanding its GPU infrastructure across mainland Australia through a strategic partnership with CDC Data Centres. The collaboration, known as Project Southgate, represents an initial AU$4.5 billion investment that could scale to AU$73.3 billion by 2028. The expansion will feature Nvidia’s latest GB300 GPUs and utilize CDC’s proprietary LiquidCore cooling technology.

Major AI Infrastructure Expansion Across Australia

Australian cloud computing specialist Firmus has announced a strategic partnership with CDC Data Centres to expand its AI infrastructure across mainland Australia, according to company reports. The collaboration, known as Project Southgate, represents what analysts suggest could become one of Australia’s most significant data center developments, with deployments planned in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth alongside existing operations in Tasmania.

by Henry Blakemore