As AI accelerates data center demand, the industry is rethinking grid access, cost-sharing, and power generation, with speed to power emerging as the critical factor for growth and competitiveness.

While fully functional photonic systems are not yet ready for deployment, ongoing research and development suggest their practical adoption may be imminent.

Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are partnering with low-carbon concrete producers and adopting sustainable practices, signaling a critical shift toward decarbonizing construction materials to meet ambitious climate goals.

The company said its new power delivery solution will support advanced AI chips and drastically reduce energy waste.

Poorly designed storage systems create bottlenecks that idle expensive GPUs, while optimized, intelligent storage solutions ensure efficient data delivery, reducing delays and costs across the AI pipeline.

Discover how 2026 will redefine data centers with AI innovation, emerging markets, and strategies to overcome power and scalability challenges.

The data center operator said it will invest $4.5 billion to build an AI-ready facility on the outskirts of Jakarta.

Data center security demands an integrated, adaptive ecosystem to anticipate threats and ensure resilience, writes Michael Giannou.

EPRI’s Chad Boyer shares insights on SMRs, deployment timelines, and the challenges of reshaping data center energy strategies to meet surging demand.

As spending on AI infrastructure reaches new heights, questions persist about the long-term viability of data center investments and whether OpenAI can meet its lofty expectations.

The companies said the multi-year agreement will support Meta’s massive AI data center buildout plans.

Data center operators weigh greenfield vs. brownfield projects, balancing sustainability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for next-gen infrastructure.

Federal initiative aims to expedite approvals for novel cooling chemicals, though it also bring potential environmental concerns to the fore.

Designed on TSMC’s 3nm process, Microsoft’s latest silicon promises faster AI inference processing.

The companies increase their bets on AI infrastructure as Nvidia moves to secure more cloud computing capacity amid soaring demand for its GPUs.

Across eight decades, data centers have evolved from room-sized single machines to globally distributed, hyperscale infrastructure. The transformation continues today as AI reshapes power density, cooling strategies, and capacity planning.

With AI campuses demanding concentrated, near-continuous power, the grid is evolving rapidly. Compressed timelines, diversified generation, and record-scale investment are reshaping electricity planning and delivery.

As data center developers race to secure power to meet booming growth, a new report suggests changing grid strategies will reshape the industry.

Power purchase agreements have evolved from primarily supporting data center sustainability goals to addressing critical energy supply challenges.

The Labour government now accepts that planning permission for the 90 MW Woodlands Park data center in Buckinghamshire should be quashed, according to a campaign group.