SoftBank is currently exploring a prospective project to develop an artificial intelligence data center in Borneo. According to information regarding the initiative, the company is engaging in partnerships with the technology firm Grab and a government-owned oil and gas entity to advance the project.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/softbank-eyes-possible-ai-data-center-project-in-borneo/
India has introduced a new policy regarding its national data center infrastructure. The move prompts an assessment of how these regulatory updates will influence future investment trajectories and the pace of infrastructure buildout within the country.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/the-overlooked-impact-of-indias-new-data-center-policy/
Data Center Dynamics has released its North America data center report for midyear 2026. The publication examines the current landscape of the industry, specifically highlighting the ongoing period of historic growth alongside the increasing importance of community acceptance for new projects.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/whitepapers/north-america-data-center-report-midyear-2026/
Astranis has secured a $468 million credit line intended to scale the production of its advanced geostationary (GEO) satellites. The company will utilize these funds to increase manufacturing capacity at its California production facility.
This credit arrangement underscores the growing geopolitical and sovereign significance attached to the deployment of advanced geostationary satellite technology within the broader digital infrastructure landscape.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/astranis-secures-468m-credit-line-to-ramp-geo-satellite-production-at-california-factory/
A data center belonging to the Russian technology company Yandex, located in Vladimir, has been hit during a drone strike. This event represents the third recorded instance of a strike targeting a Yandex data center facility.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/third-strike-on-yandex-data-center-in-russia/
Michael Terrell has departed Google, ending a 19-year tenure at the company. During his time at the organization, Terrell served as the global head of advanced energy.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/googles-global-head-of-advanced-energy-departs-company/
New data released by the Energy Incident Register indicates a significant increase in operational disruptions within the data center sector. According to the report, the total number of fires and power failures at data center facilities has doubled since 2024, highlighting growing concerns regarding infrastructure stability.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/number-of-data-center-fires-and-power-failures-has-doubled-since-2024/
A proposal for a new five-building data center campus has been identified in Metter, Georgia. Details regarding the identity of the developer behind the project remain unknown at this time.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/five-building-data-center-campus-proposed-in-metter-georgia/
Jaime Leverton has been appointed as the new CEO of Fortitude Mining Holdings. Leverton, a former executive at Hut 8, officially assumed the leadership role last month.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/former-hut-8-executive-takes-ceo-role-at-fortitude-mining-holdings/
Telia has confirmed plans to reduce its global workforce by 900 employees. The staff reduction is a component of a broader strategy aimed at achieving $100 million in cost savings. According to the company, the planned layoffs are scheduled to be finalized by the end of this year.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/telia-outlines-plans-to-cut-900-jobs-as-part-of-100m-cost-savings-strategy/