Amazon to pour 8B into UK datacenters through to 2028
AWS is investing £8 billion in UK datacenters to support economic growth and create jobs, potentially contributing £14 billion to the economy.
AWS injects $15B into Japan to expand cloud dominance
AWS plans to invest $15.5 billion in Japan over the next five years to extend its cloud empire.
The investment will drive the construction of datacenters to support the growing volume of data Amazon's network is handling and to facilitate the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
Amazon teams up with Orbital to remove CO2 from the air at one of its datacenters | TechCrunch
Amazon is partnering with Orbital to test a new carbon capture material in AWS datacenters, aiming to uphold climate commitments.
Amazon to pour 8B into UK datacenters through to 2028
AWS is investing £8 billion in UK datacenters to support economic growth and create jobs, potentially contributing £14 billion to the economy.
AWS injects $15B into Japan to expand cloud dominance
AWS plans to invest $15.5 billion in Japan over the next five years to extend its cloud empire.
The investment will drive the construction of datacenters to support the growing volume of data Amazon's network is handling and to facilitate the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
Amazon teams up with Orbital to remove CO2 from the air at one of its datacenters | TechCrunch
Amazon is partnering with Orbital to test a new carbon capture material in AWS datacenters, aiming to uphold climate commitments.
Copper cables hit their limit as AI models bulk up
Datacenters are evolving to support denser, high-power systems driven by demands of larger AI models, necessitating innovations like direct liquid cooling and optics integration.
Equinix to shutter bare metal IaaS service in 2026
Equinix is discontinuing its IaaS offering 'Metal' to refocus on core areas like colocation and interconnection by June 2026.
Energy companies told to recharge for AI datacenter surge
US energy companies must adapt to an AI-driven datacenter boom to meet forecasted power demand increases.
UK could propose special zones for datacenters, 'AI visas'
The UK government aims to attract AI talent by streamlining the visa process and creating special zones for datacenter infrastructure.
Submer secures $55.5M to tackle datacenter sustainability
Submer raises $55.5 million to promote sustainable cooling solutions for energy-intensive datacenters amid the rise of AI workloads.
AI's craving for data is matched only by a runaway thirst for water and energy | John Naughton
Digital technology has a considerable material and energy footprint, contrary to the perception of being weightless.
Datacenters consume substantial amounts of electricity and water, surpassing traditional residential and healthcare consumption.
Microsoft's carbon emissions up nearly 30% thanks to AI
Microsoft's carbon dioxide emissions increased by nearly 30% since 2020, mainly due to indirect emissions from datacenters, challenging its goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
Energy companies told to recharge for AI datacenter surge
US energy companies must adapt to an AI-driven datacenter boom to meet forecasted power demand increases.
UK could propose special zones for datacenters, 'AI visas'
The UK government aims to attract AI talent by streamlining the visa process and creating special zones for datacenter infrastructure.
Submer secures $55.5M to tackle datacenter sustainability
Submer raises $55.5 million to promote sustainable cooling solutions for energy-intensive datacenters amid the rise of AI workloads.
AI's craving for data is matched only by a runaway thirst for water and energy | John Naughton
Digital technology has a considerable material and energy footprint, contrary to the perception of being weightless.
Datacenters consume substantial amounts of electricity and water, surpassing traditional residential and healthcare consumption.
Microsoft's carbon emissions up nearly 30% thanks to AI
Microsoft's carbon dioxide emissions increased by nearly 30% since 2020, mainly due to indirect emissions from datacenters, challenging its goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
UK datacenters to enjoy special protections with CNI status
The UK is designating datacenters as critical national infrastructure to enhance support and security against cyber threats and disruptions.
Objections to DC builds may be overruled in the UK
The UK government classifies datacenters as critical national infrastructure, allowing developers to potentially override local objections in planning processes.
UK datacenters to enjoy special protections with CNI status
The UK is designating datacenters as critical national infrastructure to enhance support and security against cyber threats and disruptions.
Objections to DC builds may be overruled in the UK
The UK government classifies datacenters as critical national infrastructure, allowing developers to potentially override local objections in planning processes.
Microsoft's Emissions and Water Use Shoot Up as It Goes All in on AI Datacenters
Microsoft's water use and carbon emissions have significantly increased due to AI industry pursuits. The AI industry's reliance on energy-intensive data centers poses environmental challenges.
Vodafone signs a 10-year, $1.5B deal with Microsoft
Microsoft and Vodafone have signed a 10-year, $1.5 billion deal that will result in the closure of physical datacenters across Europe in favor of virtual ones using Azure.
Vodafone plans to use Azure OpenAI to deliver personalized experiences and its employees will have access to Microsoft Copilot. Microsoft will also invest in Vodafone's managed IoT connectivity platform.
Microsoft's Emissions and Water Use Shoot Up as It Goes All in on AI Datacenters
Microsoft's water use and carbon emissions have significantly increased due to AI industry pursuits. The AI industry's reliance on energy-intensive data centers poses environmental challenges.
Vodafone signs a 10-year, $1.5B deal with Microsoft
Microsoft and Vodafone have signed a 10-year, $1.5 billion deal that will result in the closure of physical datacenters across Europe in favor of virtual ones using Azure.
Vodafone plans to use Azure OpenAI to deliver personalized experiences and its employees will have access to Microsoft Copilot. Microsoft will also invest in Vodafone's managed IoT connectivity platform.