EU opens consultation on data center rating scheme
The European Commission has published a draft regulation for an EU-wide rating scheme for data centers, and opened a four-week public consultation. The Commission said the rating scheme is intended to improve transparency around the energy use of data centers and support public procurement and policymaking. According to a news announcement, the proposal would create […]
New AI and data center to boost research infrastructure in Berlin
Berlin’s research landscape will soon get a new AI facility and data center through a collaboration between the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). The center aims to provide scalable, secure infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC), data management, and AI applications. According to a press release, development will start in 2026-2027 with consolidated […]
Datacom buys T4’s Auckland data centre
Datacom has acquired T4 NZ Data Centres’ 5200 sqm Auckland data centre, bringing its total footprint to five data centres across the country and two in Auckland. The company said that as AI adoption accelerates, the demand for sovereign, in-country digital infrastructure is rising fast. This investment strengthens New Zealand’s compute capacity and provides the […]
Aedan Looking Glass Inc plans a 200 MW data center in South Korea
Aedan Looking Glass Inc. (ALG), an intelligence and scientific research company, on behalf of Turnkey Capital Inc. (TKCI), a publicly traded technology company, is planning to develop a 200 MW data center in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province in South Korea. The project was approved after international developers signed a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement […]
AirTrunk, CDC and Equinix back govt data centre rules, NextDC urges execution focus
Australia’s largest data centre operators have broadly endorsed the federal government’s new expectations framework for digital infrastructure, signalling alignment between policymakers and industry as the country positions itself for the next phase of AI-driven growth. Executives from AirTrunk, CDC Data Centres and Equinix have all welcomed the government’s move to define how data centres should […]
Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for US$ 4.75 billion
Ecolab, a global sustainability company, has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems for US$ 4.75 billion in cash. CoolIT, owned by funds managed by KKR, develops liquid cooling systems for data centers, including coolant distribution units, cold plates and direct-to-chip technologies. It is expected to generate roughly US$ 550 million in sales over the next 12 […]
U.S. DoE and DoC partner with SoftBank and AEP to launch 10 GW data center project in Ohio
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Commerce (DoC) have announced a partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to redevelop federal land and expand energy and computing infrastructure in southern Ohio. Parts of the initiative were previously included in the U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement, which outlined US$ 33.3 billion in Japanese […]
Scaleway expands into Italy with new cloud region in Milan
Scaleway, the European public cloud and AI platform owned by the iliad Group, has launched a new cloud region in Milan, marking its official entry into the Italian market. Artificial intelligence is a key focus for Scaleway. This launch is part of a €3 billion (US$ 3.5 billion) investment program announced by the iliad Group. […]
Google announces GW-scale data center project in Michigan
Google has confirmed plans to build a new data center in Michigan. The facility will be powered by 2.7 GW of new energy capacity, including solar generation, and energy storage systems. While no official announcement has been made about the exact location, Google is currently evaluating a site in Van Buren Township, near Detroit, for […]
RadiusDC to acquire phoenixNAP’s Phoenix colocation facility
RadiusDC, a data center solutions provider, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire phoenixNAP’s Phoenix data center and colocation business in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition covers the existing Phoenix colocation facility, its interconnection infrastructure, and rights for future campus expansion. RadiusDC plans to establish its Phoenix I campus by combining the operational data center […]