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  • BBVA partners with Nvidia to secure AI agents at the design stage

    BBVA partners with Nvidia to secure AI agents at the design stage

    Spanish financial group BBVA is collaborating with semiconductor and technology firm Nvidia to address the security and governance of AI agents. The partnership aims to explore how security protocols can be integrated into these systems from the initial design phase.

    As AI agents become increasingly prevalent in financial services, ensuring their secure operation and adherence to governance standards is a priority for institutions. By working with Nvidia, BBVA intends to build protective measures into the architecture of its AI-driven tools, rather than treating security as an auxiliary feature.

    The collaboration highlights the industry-wide focus on the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. By addressing governance at the design stage, BBVA seeks to establish a framework that secures AI operations within the complex regulatory and operational landscape of the banking sector.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/48628/bbva-works-with-nvidia-to-boost-ai-agent-security?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Tata Power targets 2.8GW of infrastructure for Indian data center market

    Tata Power targets 2.8GW of infrastructure for Indian data center market

    Tata Power is reportedly aiming to develop 2.8GW of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution capacity specifically tailored to support the expanding Indian data center sector.

    This initiative aligns with broader market projections indicating that India’s total data center capacity is expected to reach 26.3GW by the 2031-32 fiscal year. As the digital economy grows, the demand for reliable power infrastructure has become a critical bottleneck and focal point for utility providers looking to support the rapid development of large-scale digital facilities.

    No further technical specifications or timelines for the rollout of this 2.8GW capacity were disclosed in the current reports. DEROBS will continue to monitor official company announcements regarding the implementation of these energy projects.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tata-power-eyes-28gw-of-generation-transmission-and-distribution-for-indian-data-center-sector/

  • Optiv introduces CyberBOT to support community cybersecurity education

    Optiv introduces CyberBOT to support community cybersecurity education

    Optiv has launched CyberBOT, a new cybersecurity awareness training program aimed at supporting educators, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations. The initiative provides hands-on sessions designed to foster cybersecurity knowledge across these sectors.

    By offering accessible resources, the program seeks to promote year-round awareness and help organizations and community members build greater digital resilience. The program is specifically structured to assist those who play a role in community safety and education.

    Source: Dark Reading
    Original article: https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/optiv-launches-cyberbot-cybersecurity-awareness-training-program

  • SC Capital Partners initiates 40MW data center project in Pohang

    SC Capital Partners initiates 40MW data center project in Pohang

    SC Capital Partners has confirmed an investment in a new data center project located in Pohang, South Korea. The facility is designed to provide 40MW of capacity.

    The development is being undertaken in partnership with NeoAI Cloud. Further details regarding the construction timeline, technical specifications, or investment valuation were not provided in the initial announcement.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/sc-capital-partners-invests-in-40mw-data-center-in-pohang-south-korea/

  • Vantage enters 1GW supply agreement for solid-state transformers with Heron Power

    Vantage enters 1GW supply agreement for solid-state transformers with Heron Power

    Vantage has entered into a supply agreement with Heron Power to provide 1GW of capacity using the company’s Heron Link solid-state transformer (SST) technology. The deal marks a significant step in the procurement of advanced power management hardware for Vantage’s data center portfolio.

    Solid-state transformers serve as a critical component in managing electrical distribution within energy-intensive environments, such as large-scale data centers. By utilizing advanced power electronics, SSTs are designed to offer enhanced control and efficiency over traditional electromagnetic transformer designs, which is increasingly relevant as data centers face growing power density requirements.

    The agreement focuses on the integration of Heron Power’s specific hardware solution, the Heron Link, into Vantage’s infrastructure deployments. As the demand for robust and efficient digital infrastructure grows, the adoption of solid-state power technologies represents an evolving effort to optimize grid connectivity and electrical delivery for hyperscale and enterprise facilities.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/vantage-signs-1gw-solid-state-transformer-supply-deal-with-heron-power/

  • Profiling TorchNeuron: System-level performance analysis on AWS Trainium

    Profiling TorchNeuron: System-level performance analysis on AWS Trainium

    Hugging Face has published technical guidance regarding the profiling of TorchNeuron, specifically focusing on system-level performance analysis when deploying models on AWS Trainium hardware. The documentation serves as the first part of a series intended to help developers optimize their machine learning workloads for Trainium-based infrastructure.

    Profiling is a critical process in AI development, enabling engineers to identify performance bottlenecks and resource utilization inefficiencies during model training or inference. By utilizing profiling tools compatible with TorchNeuron, users can gain insights into how their PyTorch models interact with the specialized architecture of AWS Trainium chips.

    This technical initiative by Hugging Face aims to improve the accessibility and efficiency of high-performance computing tasks on Amazon Web Services’ custom silicon. The provided content highlights the necessity of monitoring system-level operations to ensure that compute-intensive AI applications are effectively utilizing the underlying hardware acceleration capabilities.

    Source: Hugging Face
    Original article: https://huggingface.co/blog/amazon/profiling-torchneuron-part-1

  • Visa introduces new tools to enhance trust in business payments

    Visa introduces new tools to enhance trust in business payments

    Visa has announced the introduction of a new suite of tools developed to improve trust and administrative control within the business payments sector. The initiative aims to address the growing complexities associated with modern business-to-business (B2B) financial transactions.

    By providing these new capabilities, Visa intends to help organizations better manage their payment workflows and reduce risks often associated with business commerce. The announcement reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize payment infrastructure and provide businesses with greater transparency and security when processing financial transfers.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/48629/visa-targets-trust-in-business-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • GigaCenter data center facility in Kyiv destroyed

    GigaCenter data center facility in Kyiv destroyed

    The GigaCenter data center in Kyiv, Ukraine, has been destroyed by Russian forces, according to reports from Data Center Dynamics. The facility, which served as a piece of critical digital infrastructure, was impacted during ongoing military conflicts in the region.

    Reports indicate that the destruction of this site coincides with broader military engagement targeting telecommunications infrastructure within Russian-occupied territories, including Donetsk and Luhansk. The loss of the GigaCenter facility marks a significant development in the impact of the conflict on regional digital connectivity and data storage capabilities.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/russian-forces-destroy-gigacenter-data-center-in-kyiv-ukraine/

  • BT expands 5G standalone network and initiates AI-RAN trials

    BT expands 5G standalone network and initiates AI-RAN trials

    BT has announced plans to extend its 5G standalone (5G SA) network coverage. Alongside this infrastructure expansion, the company confirmed it will initiate trials for AI-Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology.

    These upcoming trials, scheduled to take place next year, involve collaborations with technology partners Nokia and Nvidia. The integration of artificial intelligence into the Radio Access Network is intended to explore new operational efficiencies for mobile infrastructure.

    While further technical specifications regarding the extent of the 5G rollout and the specific parameters of the AI-RAN trials remain limited, these developments represent BT’s ongoing effort to modernize its network capabilities through both standalone 5G architecture and AI-driven optimizations.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/bt-bolsters-5g-standalone-footprint-confirms-ai-ran-trials-with-nokia-nvidia/

  • Neocloud Aolani secures letter of intent for 500MW of data center capacity in Malaysia

    Neocloud Aolani secures letter of intent for 500MW of data center capacity in Malaysia

    Startup company Neocloud Aolani has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to secure 500MW of data center capacity in Malaysia. This development significantly scales the company’s regional footprint, bringing its total committed capacity to 580MW.

    As the digital economy continues to drive demand for large-scale compute infrastructure, such commitments underscore the ongoing expansion of data center projects within the Malaysian market. The agreement marks a substantial increase in Neocloud Aolani’s planned infrastructure pipeline.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/startup-neocloud-aolani-signs-loi-for-500mw-of-capacity-in-malaysia/