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📈 Extending Server Lifespan: Cost-Saving Strategies for Data Centers

Learn how to extend server lifespan with actionable strategies that reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and improve operational efficiency.

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Extending Server Lifespan: Data Center Cost-Saving Strategies
Learn how to extend server lifespan with actionable strategies that reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and improve operational efficiency.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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BlackRock’s 2026 Investment Outlook highlights how AI ambitions in the US and Europe face land and energy constraints.

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Physical Constraints Threaten US and European AI Ambitions
BlackRock’s 2026 Investment Outlook highlights how AI ambitions in the US and Europe face land and energy constraints.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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🔌 Data Center Interconnect: Taming the Wildest, Fastest Growing Part of the Network

In this insightful piece, Nokia's Tim Doiron dives into the challenges and opportunities of managing this explosive growth.

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Taming Data Center Interconnect
Data center interconnect stands out as the fastest growing part of the network and shows no signs of slowing with the data center boom.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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🌐 New Data Center Developments: December 2025 🌐

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December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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New: AWS launches Tranium3 chip to challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance

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AWS Launches Tranium3 Chip to Challenge Nvidia
The cloud giant says its latest AI chip delivers better energy efficiency, enhanced performance, and affordability for AI workloads.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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🚰 Beyond Municipal Water: Alternative Solutions for Data Center Cooling Needs

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Beyond Municipal Water: Data Center Cooling Solutions
Data centers rely heavily on water for cooling, but alternative sources can reduce strain on municipal systems and support sustainability.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Cloud computing provider Vultr is building a 50 MW cluster of Advanced Micro Devices artificial intelligence processors at a data center in Ohio.

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AMD-Backed Vultr to Build $1B Chip Cluster in Ohio
The facility is slated to come online in the first quarter of 2026.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Digital Realty has marked the next phase in its European expansion with the launch of its 12th data center in the Netherlands.

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Digital Realty Expands Amid Dutch Data Center Growth
The opening of AMS11 underscores the Netherlands’ position as a leading data center market in Europe.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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⚡ Comparing Data Center Backup Power Systems

Data centers require backup power systems to maintain operations during grid failures, with three main options available: UPS systems, generators, and on-site power generation.

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Comparing Data Center Backup Power Systems
Data center backup power systems are critical for maintaining operations during power grid failures. Learn about three standard options.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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🌐 Dr Hajar El Haddaoui, director general of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), on why traditional economic metrics miss the data center opportunity.

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Measuring Digital Economy Progress Better
New research across 80 economies shows digital infrastructure drives measurable growth beyond GDP – validating data centers' critical economic role.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Potential health impacts tied to California data center pollution tripled between 2019 and 2023, according to an analysis from University of California, Riverside researchers.

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California Data Center Health Impacts on the Rise
UC Riverside study finds the potential health impacts from data center pollution may have tripled from 2019 to 2023.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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75% of New Data Center Projects Target AI Workloads – Report

Nearly half of those surveyed in a new industry study expect AI data centers to account for more than half of workloads within the next two years.

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AI Workloads to Dominate Data Centers Within Two Years
Nearly half of those surveyed in a new industry report expect AI data centers to account for more than half of workloads within the next two years.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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⚡ Ducker Carlisle’s Global Energy Transition Outlook report examines the impact of global energy policies on data centers and outlines three potential pathways for the global energy mix.

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What the Global Energy Shift Means for Data Centers
Ducker Carlisle’s Global Energy Transition Outlook report examines the impact of global energy policies on data centers.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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OpenAI has announced a collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group, widely known as Foxconn, that will focus on design work and US manufacturing readiness for next-gen AI infrastructure hardware.

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OpenAI Partners With Foxconn to Develop Data Center Kit
The partnership will focus on developing “multiple generations” of data center hardware to keep pace with the rapidly advancing needs of AI models.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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🔒 Why Cybersecurity Mesh Failed and What SSE Offers Data Centers Instead

Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture fell short due to its complex integrations. Security Service Edge offers a practical approach with immediate operational benefits.

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Why SSE Matters More Than Mesh for Data Centers
Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture failed due to its complex integrations. Security Service Edge offers a practical approach with quick operational benefits.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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New: Google and Westinghouse have joined forces to optimize the construction and operation of 10 planned nuclear reactors slated to begin construction in 2030.

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Google, Westinghouse Team up on AI Nuclear Boost
The companies said Google Cloud’s AI optimization will cut construction costs and time for 10 new reactors.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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🏢 Data Center Modernization: Alternatives to Expensive Retrofits

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Data Center Modernization: Alternatives to Retrofits
Data center modernization doesn’t require expensive and time-consuming retrofitting projects. Learn about six practical retrofit alternatives.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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📢 Data Center Knowledge is expanding our Industry Perspectives column, and we want YOUR voice to be part of the conversation.

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Share Your Expertise with the Data Center Community
Data Center Knowledge is seeking thought leaders and industry experts to contribute to our renowned Industry Perspectives column.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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#SC25: AMD, Nvidia, Dell Unveil Next-Gen Supercomputing Products

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SC25: Next-Gen Supercomputing Product Spotlight
Major tech giants unveiled AI-powered supercomputers, next-gen servers, and exascale systems at the supercomputing world's premier showcase.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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SC25: AI Will Supercharge Human Potential but Create a Data Center Crisis

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SC25: AI Boosts Humans but Breaks Data Centers
The keynote for the supercomputing industry’s flagship event focused on AI’s collision course: supercharging human potential and breaking the grid.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Live from Ignite today, Microsoft unveiled its next-generation Cobalt 200 CPU, featuring a massive 50% performance boost, as well as expanded Azure AI tools for generative and agentic AI applications.

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Microsoft Launches Cobalt 200, Expands Azure AI
At Microsoft Ignite, the company aggressively positioned Azure as the unified platform for all data and AI workloads.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Cloudflare has implemented a fix to resolve a widespread outage that affected web applications, including ChatGPT, X, and various government services.

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Cloudflare Outage Resolved After Widespread Disruption
The internet infrastructure company says the incident is resolved, though some residual issues may persist.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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As AI demand surges, experts warn that data center design must evolve – fast.

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How AI Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power
As AI demand surges, experts warn that data center design must evolve.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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💻 Don't let expensive GPU infrastructure become a sunk cost. Here's how to repurpose GPU hardware for ongoing business value.

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GPU Repurposing Strategies: From Sunk Cost to Cash Flow
Your expensive GPU infrastructure doesn’t have to become a sunk cost when you repurpose GPU hardware strategically.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The International Energy Agency’s annual report highlights the geopolitical risks associated with the AI boom’s relentless strain on energy.

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World Energy Outlook 2025: Data Center Energy Drain
The International Energy Agency’s annual report highlights the geopolitical dangers of the AI boom’s relentless strain on energy.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM