Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

China Converts Farmland into AI Data Centers with $37 Billion Investment

China is transforming farmland in Wuhu into AI data centers as part of a $37 billion initiative to centralize computing power and compete with the U.S. in AI infrastructure.

September 22, 2025

Equinix Opens AI-Ready Data Center in Chennai

Equinix has launched its first International Business Exchange data center in Chennai, India, marking a significant expansion in the region. The facility, CN1, is designed to support AI and digital services.

September 22, 2025

NVIDIA to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI for AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop AI data centers, enhancing OpenAI's infrastructure capabilities.

September 22, 2025

Huawei Unveils Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0 for Enhanced Data Center Networks

Huawei has introduced Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0, a comprehensive upgrade to its AI Fabric, enabling always-on data center networks with full computing power, as announced in a press release.

September 22, 2025

Oracle and Meta in Talks for $20 Billion AI Cloud Deal

Oracle is negotiating a $20 billion cloud computing deal with Meta to provide computing power for AI model training and deployment.

September 22, 2025

Nvidia Acquires Enfabrica CEO and Technology for $900 Million

Nvidia has invested over $900 million to hire Enfabrica CEO Rochan Sankar and license the company's technology, enhancing its AI networking capabilities.

September 22, 2025

OpenAI to Invest $100 Billion in Backup Servers

OpenAI plans to invest $100 billion over the next five years in renting backup servers from cloud providers, aiming to enhance its AI infrastructure and handle demand surges.

September 22, 2025

Microsoft Unveils Fairwater AI Datacenter in Wisconsin

Microsoft has announced the opening of Fairwater, a 315-acre AI datacenter in Wisconsin, designed to deliver unprecedented computational power with advanced NVIDIA GPUs.

September 22, 2025

Optical Transceiver Market to Reach $36.73 Billion by 2031

The global optical transceiver market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $36.73 billion by 2031, driven by investments in broadband and smart city projects, according to a report by The Insight Partners.

September 21, 2025

firstcolo GmbH Wins Award for Sustainable Data Center Project

firstcolo GmbH has been recognized by the German Datacenter Association for its sustainable data center project, FRA7, in Rosbach vor der Höhe.

September 19, 2025

Lam Research and JSR Corporation Collaborate on Semiconductor Manufacturing

Lam Research and JSR Corporation have entered a cross-licensing agreement to advance semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on EUV lithography and atomic layer processes.

September 19, 2025

WhiteFiber to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell

WhiteFiber, Inc. will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on September 19, 2025, marking its rapid growth in AI infrastructure solutions.

September 19, 2025

Boost Run to Go Public via Merger with Willow Lane

Boost Run, a provider of AI cloud infrastructure, is set to go public through a merger with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp, valued at $614 million.

September 19, 2025

OQC and Digital Realty Launch Quantum-AI Data Center in New York

Oxford Quantum Circuits and Digital Realty have launched New York City's first Quantum-AI data center, integrating OQC's GENESIS quantum computer with NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchips.

September 19, 2025

Microsoft Expands AI Data Center Investment in Wisconsin

Microsoft is nearing completion of its first AI data center in Wisconsin and plans to invest $4 billion in a second facility, bringing its total investment in the state to over $7 billion.

September 19, 2025

Huawei Unveils AI Data Center Solutions at Shanghai Summit

Huawei has introduced new AI data center solutions at the Huawei Connect 2025 event in Shanghai, focusing on green and low-carbon infrastructure for the AI era.

September 19, 2025

MTN Group Plans AI Data Centers Across Africa

MTN Group is in discussions with US and European firms to develop AI data centers in Africa, aiming to address the continent's infrastructure gap.

September 19, 2025

Microsoft Commits $30 Billion to AI Infrastructure in the UK

Microsoft has announced a $30 billion investment in the UK to enhance AI infrastructure, including building the country's largest supercomputer with over 23,000 NVIDIA GPUs.

September 18, 2025

The BESSt Company Introduces Zinc-Polyiodide Battery for AI and Data Centers

The BESSt Company, founded by Tesla alum Joley Michaelson, has launched a zinc-polyiodide REDOX flow battery for data centers and AI infrastructure, offering multi-hour to multi-day energy storage.

September 18, 2025

Groq Secures $750 Million to Expand AI Inference Infrastructure

Groq has raised $750 million in new financing, bringing its valuation to $6.9 billion, announced in a press release. The funding round was led by Disruptive, with contributions from Blackrock and others.

September 18, 2025

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