Data Center Knowledge
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AI data centers strain critical mineral supply chains, especially copper
The burgeoning AI data center industry is facing significant supply chain challenges due to the high demand for critical minerals like copper, lithium, and rare earth elements. These materials are essential for powering…
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UK regulator proposes data center grid connection fee to prioritize viable projects
The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, is proposing a new Data Centre Commitment Fee and deliverability milestones for large data center grid connections. This initiative aims to clear a congested grid queue by prioritizing pr…
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Data Centers Significantly Raise Local Temperatures, Creating Heat Islands
Data centers can significantly increase local temperatures, with studies showing increases of up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit in surrounding areas. This phenomenon, known as the "heat island" effect, is comparable to other …
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Power constraints redirect data center development to secondary markets
Data center development is increasingly being dictated by power availability rather than customer demand, according to a DCByte report. This shift is pushing new projects away from traditional hubs like Ashburn, Virgini…
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CoreWeave expands AI infrastructure to Asia Pacific with new data centers in Indonesia · 2 sources tracked
CoreWeave, a cloud AI infrastructure provider, is expanding into the Asia-Pacific market by building three new data centers in Indonesia. This expansion, totaling 360 MW of contracted IT power and expected to be operati…
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Data center developers face trust gap amid AI infrastructure boom · 1 source tracked
Data center developers are facing significant local opposition across the United States, delaying billions in AI infrastructure investment. The author argues that this resistance stems from a trust gap, not misinformati…
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Data center OT security lags as AI demand strains critical infrastructure
Data centers are increasingly critical infrastructure, yet the security of their operational technology (OT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS) is often overlooked. These systems, including power and cooling, are vulnerab…
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Data centers adopt phased energization to manage power constraints
Phased energization is a strategy for data centers to incrementally increase their power capacity, rather than activating all systems at once. This approach helps manage power constraints and grid connection delays by b…
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AI's orbital expansion faces atmospheric data link bottleneck
As AI workloads increasingly extend to orbital platforms, the primary challenge for data transfer is no longer the technology of optical communication but the Earth's atmosphere. Atmospheric conditions like turbulence a…
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Intel lays off data center staff amid AI infrastructure boom
Intel is implementing layoffs within its data center group, despite increased demand for AI infrastructure. This move, which follows previous reductions, is part of Intel's strategy to improve focus and efficiency as it…
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AI data center boom strains global construction capacity and labor
The global construction sector is experiencing unprecedented strain due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, leading to significant capacity constraints and labor shortages. A report by Turner & Townsend indicates…
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Invisible threat of EMI increasingly impacts data center uptime
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses an increasing and often overlooked threat to data center uptime, driven by denser digital infrastructure and pervasive wireless technologies like 5G. This invisible force can dis…
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IDCA CEO urges global data center policy consensus amid AI demand surge
The International Data Center Authority (IDCA) is urging global consensus on data center development policies to support the accelerating demand from AI. IDCA CEO Mehdi Paryavi highlighted that fragmented national regul…
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Data centers build community trust for AI-driven infrastructure growth
Data center developers are increasingly prioritizing community partnerships to ensure project success and long-term viability. Building trust with local residents and leaders is crucial, especially with the rising deman…
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Quantum computing integrates with data centers, driven by policy and hybrid systems
Quantum computing is transitioning from theoretical research to practical application within data centers, driven by government incentives and vendor roadmaps. The focus is shifting towards integrating quantum processor…
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Data center network redundancy explained: backup connections and equipment
Data center network redundancy is crucial for maintaining reliable connectivity and minimizing downtime. It involves implementing backup connections and equipment, such as multiple ISPs, redundant physical cables, and d…
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Advanced CEMS simplify data center emissions tracking and compliance
Data centers are increasingly implementing advanced Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to track and report pollutants like nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. These new systems utilize technologies such as …
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AI data center boom faces growing US community backlash · 4 sources tracked
Community opposition to AI data center construction is rapidly increasing across the US, with local groups more than quintupling in number since 2025. This growing backlash, fueled by concerns over energy consumption, w…
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Virginia Halts Major AI Data Center Projects Amidst Opposition
Two significant data center projects in Prince William County, Virginia, have been halted due to local opposition and concerns over infrastructure. The first, QTS's $30 billion Digital Gateway project, was abandoned, an…
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Data center brokers accelerate industry growth by navigating complex market dynamics
Data center brokers are crucial intermediaries in the expansion of the data center industry, connecting buyers and sellers of capacity and land. They navigate a complex market characterized by limited scope, technical i…