Chips & Data Centers

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

Pilot Photonics Lasers to Power Finchetto’s Optical Network Switch

Pilot Photonics has partnered with Finchetto to supply nanosecond tunable lasers for Finchetto’s fully optical passive network switch designed to boost AI and data communications efficiency.

March 16, 2026

Eoptolink Introduces 12.8T Liquid-Cooled Optical Module for AI Data Centers

Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd. has launched its 12.8T XPO optical transceiver, an industry-first liquid-cooled pluggable module designed to support high-density AI data center networks, and joined the XPO Multi-Source Agreement as a founding member.

March 16, 2026

VIAVI Solutions Launches 1.6T Test Appliance for AI and Cloud Data Centers

VIAVI Solutions has introduced the TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance to support 1.6T Ethernet network validation for AI and cloud infrastructure, offering high-capacity traffic generation and analysis tools.

March 16, 2026

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has entered an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies, a U.S. manufacturer of thermal management and energy efficiency solutions. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

March 16, 2026

Ampace Showcases AI Continuity Infrastructure at DCW London 2026

Ampace presented its AI Continuity Infrastructure at DCW London 2026, highlighting the PU Series for handling volatile AI workloads and semi-solid LFP cell technology for improved safety and stability in data centers.

March 12, 2026

Synopsys Introduces Software-Defined Verification Platforms for AI Chip Design

Synopsys has unveiled new software-defined hardware-assisted verification platforms aimed at improving AI chip design performance and automation, following its acquisition of Ansys.

March 12, 2026

HighBrook Investors Closes $266 Million Fund for 300MW Data Center Development in Virginia

HighBrook Investors has closed its first data center fund with $266 million in commitments to develop 300 megawatts of capacity across three sites in Fairfax County, Virginia, supported by Centra’s operating platform.

March 11, 2026

Atlas Data Storage and imec Partner on DNA-Based Data Storage

Atlas Data Storage and imec have formed a strategic partnership to advance synthetic DNA data storage, combining Atlas's ASIC design and DNA synthesis technology with imec's semiconductor expertise and fabrication capabilities.

March 11, 2026

Mirantis Partners with Neocloud Providers to Build AI Infrastructure

Mirantis announced partnerships with emerging 'neocloud' providers to develop large-scale AI infrastructure, focusing on energy access, sovereignty, and vertical integration to meet rising compute demand.

March 11, 2026

ModelCat AI Introduces Model Retargeting for Cross-Device AI Model Portability

ModelCat AI has announced its new Model Retargeting feature, allowing users to move AI models between different hardware platforms such as GPUs, CPUs, and NPUs without retraining, enabling faster edge inferencing and broader hardware compatibility.

March 09, 2026

La Caisse Provides CAD 240 Million Financing for Cologix’s AI-Ready Montreal Data Center

La Caisse has invested CAD 240 million in Cologix’s MTL8 AI-ready data center in Montreal, supporting its expansion and integration with other local facilities. The 21 MW site, powered by hydroelectricity, has achieved LEED Gold certification.

March 09, 2026

xAI Commits to 1.2GW Power Development Under White House Energy Pledge

President Donald Trump announced that major technology companies, including xAI, signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure AI data center expansion does not raise electricity costs for U.S. households. xAI will develop 1.2 gigawatts of power for its Memphis-area supercomputer site as part of the agreement.

March 09, 2026

Nscale Raises $2 Billion in Record Series C Funding, Adds Sandberg, Decker, and Clegg to Board

UK-based AI infrastructure company Nscale has raised $2 billion in Series C funding led by Aker ASA and 8090 Industries, valuing the firm at $14.6 billion. The company also announced new board members Sheryl Sandberg, Susan Decker, and Nick Clegg.

March 09, 2026

Nokia to Deploy AI-Ready Network Solutions in Telefónica’s Edge Data Centers Across Spain

Nokia has been selected by Telefónica to deploy AI-ready network solutions across 17 new edge data centers in Spain, with 12 already operational, under an exclusive multi-year agreement.

March 07, 2026

Equinix and CPP Investments to Acquire atNorth for $4 Billion

Equinix and CPP Investments have agreed to jointly acquire Nordic data center provider atNorth for $4 billion, expanding Equinix’s capacity to serve AI and hyperscale customers across Northern Europe.

March 06, 2026

CoreWeave Faces Investor Lawsuit Following $452 Million Quarterly Loss

CoreWeave reported a $452 million net loss for Q4 2025 and issued weaker-than-expected guidance for early 2026, prompting a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company concealed operational delays and overstated its scaling capabilities.

March 06, 2026

CIQ Introduces Enterprise Linux Kernel for AI and HPC Performance

CIQ has launched the CIQ Linux Kernel (CLK), an enterprise-grade Linux kernel designed to maximize performance and hardware support for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Built on the upstream Long Term (LT) Linux branches, CLK delivers continuous hardware enablement, performance optimizations, and security updates for production environments.

March 06, 2026

Aikido Technologies Unveils Offshore Datacenter Platform for AI Compute

Aikido Technologies has introduced the AO60DC, a floating offshore wind platform that combines renewable energy generation with AI-grade datacenter capacity. The company plans to deploy its first commercial unit in the UK by 2028.

March 06, 2026

University of Tokyo, NTT, and NEC Demonstrate Real-Time AR Assistance on 6G/IOWN Platform

The University of Tokyo, NTT, and NEC have demonstrated real-time augmented reality assistance by integrating three new technologies on a 6G/IOWN platform, optimizing data transmission and computation for AI agents.

March 06, 2026

Huawei’s OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage Validated by ESG at MWC 2026

At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei’s new-generation OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage received technical validation from Enterprise Strategy Group, confirming its high performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.

March 05, 2026

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