Amazon is embarking on a massive expansion of its data centers, with plans to spend more than $100 billion over the next decade. This move marks the beginning of what Amazon is calling its “vast expansion era” for data centers, important for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). As the global leader in cloud servers, … Read more
Amazon Q, a conversational AI assistant for enterprises, debuted at AWS re: invention conference in late 2023. It is now getting an update tailored for call center employees to provide real-time, step-by-step guides to solve customer issues without the need for excessive clicking through applications. This update, called Q in Connect, aims to streamline the … Read more
Marvell Technology, Inc. has introduced the Alaska A 1.6T PAM4 digital signal process for active electrical cables, targeting the increasing bandwidth needs of AI and machine learning applications. This device, based on a 5nm process, uses Marvell’s PAM4 DSP technology to enable short-reach copper interconnect solutions for accelerated infrastructure. The AEC silicon market is expected … Read more
Intel has developed a new chiplet called the Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) that utilizes light instead of electricity to enhance data transmission bandwidth. This chiplet is specifically designed to address the increasing demand for computational power and energy in AI applications. By integrating the OCI chiplet with its CPUs, Intel aims to enable processors to … Read more
The collaboration between Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Danfoss aims to provide energy-efficient solutions for data centers, particularly focusing on heat recovery technology to optimize sustainability. As the demand for AI technologies grows exponentially, the energy consumed by data centers is expected to increase significantly. In response, organizations are seeking ways to reduce energy consumption … Read more
Google has announced plans to invest $2.3 billion in building new data centers in Ohio. The tech giant’s investment will create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy in the state. Google’s decision to invest in Ohio comes as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its data center footprint and improve its cloud … Read more
Google has recently acquired 115MW of geothermal energy in Nevada to power its data centers. This move is part of the tech giant’s ongoing efforts to increase its use of renewable energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint. Geothermal energy is a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to generate power, as it harnesses heat from … Read more
At the 2024 Build conference, Azure CTO Mark Russinovich delved into the evolution of Azure’s infrastructure, specifically focusing on the advancements in AI platforms. Azure’s hardware has advanced significantly over the years, from a basic server design to various server types, now including GPUs and AI accelerators for complex workloads. The most recent innovation in … Read more
Hewlett Packard Company and Danfoss have teamed up to offer HPE IT Sustainability Services: Data Center Heat Recovery, a modular heat recovery solution to help organizations manage excess heat and move towards more sustainable IT setups. As the use of AI technologies grows rapidly, the energy demand is expected to increase significantly. To address this, … Read more
Google is increasing its investments in Ohio with an additional $2.3 billion being put into existing data centers in Columbus, Lancaster, and New Albany. This brings Google’s total investments in Ohio since 2019 to over $5 billion. The investment is aimed at further innovation in Google Cloud services and artificial intelligence. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted … Read more