Chips & Data Centers

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

AI in Edge Computing Market to Reach $83.86 Billion by 2032, DataM Intelligence Reports

DataM Intelligence projects the global AI in edge computing market to grow from $16.54 billion in 2024 to $83.86 billion by 2032, driven by industrial IoT, 5G, and intelligent infrastructure expansion.

November 06, 2025

China Bans Foreign AI Chips in State-Funded Data Centers

China has ordered that state-funded data centers use only domestically made AI chips, effectively barring foreign suppliers such as Nvidia, AMD, and Intel from participating in these projects. The move reinforces Beijing's efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology and boost local semiconductor production.

November 06, 2025

Microsoft and G42 Plan 200 MW Data Center Expansion in UAE

Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based G42 announced a 200-megawatt expansion of data center capacity in the UAE, to be delivered through Khazna Data Centers as part of Microsoft's $15 billion investment plan in the country.

November 06, 2025

Google Unveils Project Suncatcher to Build AI Data Centers in Space

Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a research initiative to develop solar-powered AI data centers in orbit using satellite constellations equipped with TPUs, with prototype launches planned for 2027.

November 05, 2025

NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom Partner on €1B Industrial AI Cloud in Munich

NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom have announced a €1 billion collaboration to build one of Europe’s largest AI factories in Munich. The project, called the Industrial AI Cloud, will use up to 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to boost Germany’s AI computing power by about 50% and is set to begin operations in early 2026.

November 05, 2025

Gcore Introduces Everywhere AI for Unified Deployment Across Cloud, Hybrid, and On-Prem Environments

Gcore has launched Everywhere AI, a unified platform that enables three-click deployment of AI training and inference across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, offering performance optimization, compliance controls, and GPU lifecycle management.

November 04, 2025

MPLX and MARA Partner on Gas-Powered Data Center Campuses in West Texas

MPLX LP and MARA Holdings have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on integrated power generation and data center campuses in West Texas, with initial power capacity of 400 MW and potential expansion to 1.5 GW.

November 04, 2025

Microsoft to Invest $15.2 Billion in UAE AI and Cloud Expansion

Microsoft announced a $15.2 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates through 2029, including $5.5 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure and new export licenses to ship over 60,000 Nvidia GPUs to the country.

November 04, 2025

Lambda Signs Multibillion-Dollar AI Infrastructure Deal with Microsoft

Lambda has entered a multibillion-dollar agreement with Microsoft to deploy tens of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs, expanding their long-term collaboration on AI infrastructure.

November 04, 2025

Salute Launches Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Operations Service for AI Data Centers

Salute has introduced a new Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling operations service for AI and HPC data centers, announced at NVIDIA GTC Washington DC. The service aims to help operators manage high-density, liquid-based environments safely and efficiently.

November 03, 2025

CleanArc Expands Virginia Hyperscale Campus to Nearly 1GW Capacity

CleanArc Data Centers has acquired 87.5 acres of land to expand its Virginia hyperscale campus by 300MW, increasing total planned capacity to nearly 1GW, with phased power delivery through 2035.

November 03, 2025

XNRGY Opens Mesa 1 Facility for Data Center Cooling Systems

XNRGY Climate Systems has opened its Mesa 1 manufacturing facility in Arizona, expanding its U.S. operations to meet growing demand for data center cooling technologies. The new site is expected to create up to 900 jobs once fully operational.

November 03, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market Projected to Reach $13.9 Billion by 2035

A new analysis by DC Market Insights forecasts the global Data Center Infrastructure Management market to grow from $1.4 billion in 2020 to nearly $13.9 billion by 2035, driven by AI integration and efficiency needs.

November 03, 2025

Meta to Build $1.5 Billion AI Data Center in El Paso

Meta Platforms will invest $1.5 billion to build a new AI-optimized data center in Northeast El Paso, Texas. The facility will employ around 100 permanent workers and is expected to begin operations by 2028.

November 03, 2025

Supermicro to Deliver Next-Gen NVIDIA AI Platforms and U.S.-Made Systems for Government Use

Supermicro announced plans to deliver next-generation NVIDIA AI platforms in 2026 and introduced U.S.-manufactured, TAA-compliant systems optimized for government applications.

November 03, 2025

Northstar Enterprise + Defense Collaborates with Owens Corning on AI-Optimized Modular Data Centers

Northstar Enterprise + Defense announced a partnership with Owens Corning to integrate advanced materials into its AI-ready modular data centers, improving insulation, durability, and sustainability.

November 03, 2025

Data Center Accelerator Market Projected to Reach $372.68 Billion by 2030

A report by MarketsandMarkets projects the global data center accelerator market to reach $372.68 billion by 2030, driven by demand for high-performance computing supporting AI, machine learning, and big data analytics.

October 31, 2025

Caterpillar Stock Hits Record High on AI Data Center Equipment Demand

Caterpillar shares reached an all-time high after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results driven by surging demand for its power-generation equipment used in AI data centers.

October 31, 2025

Delta Electronics Unveils AI Data Center Microgrid Solution at Energy Taiwan 2025

Delta Electronics introduced its AI Data Center Microgrid Solution at Energy Taiwan 2025, featuring solid-state transformers with 98.5% efficiency and an integrated architecture designed to handle rapid load changes in AI data centers.

October 30, 2025

Emerald AI and NVIDIA Unveil Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Emerald AI, NVIDIA, and partners have announced the Aurora AI Factory in Virginia, the first power-flexible data center designed to align AI computing with grid needs. The project aims to unlock up to 100 GW of existing grid capacity for AI infrastructure expansion.

October 30, 2025

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