Foxconn and TECO’s strategic share-swap alliance is set to revolutionize the AI infrastructure market by leveraging Foxconn’s expertise in AI server production and TECO’s prowess in industrial systems. Their collaboration aims to provide modular AI data center solutions globally, aligning with evolving market demands for scalable and sustainable infrastructure.
The Department of Energy will establish AI data centers at four federal sites in Idaho, Tennessee, Kentucky and South Carolina. These centers will use existing energy resources and infrastructure to accelerate AI and semiconductor projects.
SoftBank is expanding its AI infrastructure with the world’s largest Nvidia DGX SuperPOD using more than 4,000 Blackwell GPUs. The upgrade boosts total capacity to over 10,000 GPUs, enabling 13.7 exaflops of computing power.
The United Kingdom is set to supercharge its computing capabilities with a target of 6 gigawatts of AI-capable data center capacity by 2030. The ambitious Compute Roadmap aims to redefine current infrastructures, heavily focused on general workloads, to support cutting-edge AI applications.
Pennsylvania emerges as a key player in AI and energy sectors with over $90 billion in investments. The focus on data centers, energy infrastructure, and AI workforce training promises extensive job opportunities.
The evolution of technology brings Elon Musk’s xAI into focus with its plan to expand data centers into Saudi Arabia, drawn by competitive electricity rates and favorable regulations. By leasing facilities, not building anew, xAI aims to strengthen its global infrastructure.
CoreWeave is investing over $6 billion in a new data center in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to support advanced artificial intelligence workloads. The facility will initially deliver 100 megawatts of power with plans to scale.
EXA Infrastructure sets a new benchmark in digital connectivity by launching the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years. This 1,200 km fibre route, including a critical 115 km subsea segment, connects London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels, enhancing Europe’s capabilities.
CityFibre has secured a remarkable £2.3 billion funding to accelerate its expansion in the UK’s altnet market. This financial boost includes £500 million in new equity and a £960 million debt extension, aiming to strengthen CityFibre’s position against competitors like Openreach.
Khazna Data Centers and Eni are launching a 500 MW data center in Lombardy, Italy, focused on AI and sustainable energy. Powered by low carbon blue power with CO2 capture, the project marks a key step in UAE Italy cooperation to expand digital infrastructure.
