Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.
Pure Data Centres Group and AVK have launched a 110 MW on-site microgrid at Pure DC’s Dublin campus, marking Europe’s first large-scale microgrid designed for data centers. The system supports early-stage operations and integrates with the national grid over time.
The University of Tulsa has secured $12.6 million in federal appropriations to advance research in AI, cybersecurity, materials, and energy systems, expanding its pilot-scale facilities and industry partnerships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Synopsys has unveiled new software-defined hardware-assisted verification platforms aimed at improving AI chip design performance and automation, following its acquisition of Ansys.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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