Category: Digital Infrastructure

Data centers are increasingly focused on the role of standardized testing to bolster operational reliability. By implementing consistent testing protocols across critical systems—specifically power, cooling, and network connectivity—operators aim to reduce the risk of downtime and ensure steady performance metrics.

Standardization in testing processes is viewed as a foundational step for managing the complex interplay between physical infrastructure components. As data centers continue to support high-density workloads, the ability to maintain uniform testing standards across diverse hardware and environmental systems becomes essential for long-term stability.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/whitepapers/one-fluke-to-rule-it-all-in-the-data-center/

OpenAI has expanded its regulatory team by hiring a new lead focused on energy matters. Will Friedman, who previously worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), has joined the organization to take on this role.

The appointment comes as AI companies increasingly navigate complex regulatory environments surrounding the energy demands of large-scale data centers and computing infrastructure.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/openai-hires-new-energy-regulatory-lead/

Era4 has released initial details regarding a new hyperscale data center project situated at the site of a former steelworks in Newport, Wales. The company indicated that the facility is part of a significant infrastructure development, with the first graphics processing units (GPUs) scheduled to come online next year.

While the project is currently in its early stages of deployment, the scale of the development is substantial, with the site potentially reaching a capacity of 1GW as it progresses.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/era4-reveals-details-of-hyperscale-data-center-planned-for-former-steelworks-in-newport-wales/

Soluna and Applied Digital have announced a joint project to develop a 50MW data center facility located at Soluna’s existing Dorothy 3 site in Texas.

Under the terms of the agreement, the new infrastructure will be leased to ChronoScale, an Applied Digital spin-out. The project leverages Soluna’s site capacity to support the expanding operations of the Applied Digital ecosystem.

Further technical details regarding the timeline for construction or specific operational features of the facility have not been disclosed.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/soluna-and-applied-digital-to-build-50mw-data-center-in-texas/

Nebius has entered into an agreement to establish 50MW of data center capacity at Oxagon, the industrial and innovation hub located within the Neom development in Saudi Arabia. The initiative involves a partnership with Humain and DataVolt.

The deployment at Oxagon is part of the ongoing infrastructure expansion within the region. Further details regarding the technical specifications or the timeline for the commencement of operations at the facility have not been disclosed in the current report.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nebius-signs-on-for-50mw-at-neoms-oxagon-data-center-in-saudi-arabia/

Telecommunications provider Virgin Media O2 has conducted a demonstration of Starlink’s satellite coverage in a remote region of North Wales. The testing initiative was designed to evaluate how satellite-based connectivity performs when compared to traditional terrestrial network infrastructure.

The trial highlighted the technical challenges and performance differences that satellite systems encounter when operating alongside or serving as an alternative to established terrestrial networks. As connectivity needs persist in rural locations, the industry continues to explore hybrid approaches to bridge coverage gaps.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/virgin-media-o2-demos-starlinks-satellite-coverage-in-remote-north-wales/

Recent land records indicate that there are 35 data center-related projects currently under consideration for development on public land in the United States. According to the data, these projects are categorized into two primary types: 17 of the developments involve data center campuses, while 13 are related to broader artificial intelligence infrastructure.

These figures highlight ongoing interest in utilizing public land to meet the expanding physical footprint requirements of the digital economy. The distinction between campus-based facilities and broader AI infrastructure suggests a focus on both traditional hosting capacity and the specialized compute environments necessary for large-scale artificial intelligence operations.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/us-considering-35-data-center-related-developments-on-public-land-land-records-say/

As the demand for high-performance computing and AI-ready infrastructure grows, industry focus is shifting from the initial capital expenditure (CAPEX) phase of development toward long-term operational performance. This transition highlights the importance of deploying services designed to ensure reliability and efficiency from the first day of operations.

For operators of data centers and AI factories, balancing the heavy upfront costs of construction and hardware acquisition with the need for immediate, scalable performance is a critical challenge. The ability to maintain optimal operational output is becoming a defining factor in the success of these facilities, as stakeholders seek to maximize the utility of their digital assets.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/marketwatch/when-capex-becomes-operational-performance/

Shadeform has officially launched its new service, Spot, aimed at helping infrastructure providers better manage and monetize their idle computing resources. The platform allows providers to resell unused GPU capacity through Shadeform’s marketplace.

According to the company, this capability is designed to help providers address the issue of rising compute costs. Shadeform estimates that by offloading idle time via the Spot marketplace, providers can reduce their total contract value by an average of 29 percent.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/product-news/idle-gpus-can-now-earn-their-keep-shadeform-launches-spot-to-help-providers-recoup-rising-compute-costs/

General Compute has officially entered into an agreement to procure artificial intelligence hardware from Positron. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will initially deploy Positron’s Atlas systems to support its operations.

Following the initial implementation phase, General Compute plans to transition to the newer Titan hardware architecture. The acquisition marks a significant move in the procurement of specialized AI infrastructure to support the company’s compute requirements.

Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/general-compute-signs-on-to-purchase-positron-ai-hardware/