Google’s plans to establish a large data centre in Dublin were recently thwarted by the South Dublin County Council, citing energy consumption and environmental impact concerns. The data centre, expected to operate by 2027, faced issues over the strain on the national power grid and insufficient on-site renewable energy, sparking a broader debate about sustainable digital growth.
LiquidStack has launched the CDU-1MW, a Coolant Distribution Unit built for direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling in data centers. With a robust 1,350kW cooling capacity, the CDU-1MW is tailored for high-performance computing, AI, and large-scale language models. This innovative unit ensures energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and seamless integration with diverse cooling systems.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra to enhance data center cooling in Singapore using AI-driven autonomous systems. This collaboration marks Phaidra’s first AI deployment in Asia, targeting a 10% initial energy saving, potentially rising to 30%. This initiative aligns with STT GDC’s carbon neutrality goal by 2030.
Businesses using VoIP must navigate complex regulations to ensure compliance. Key areas include licensing, security, data protection, emergency services, and international laws, making regulatory adherence crucial for safe and effective VoIP usage.
BT Group and Edgio are revolutionizing live television streaming with the first Content Delivery Network (CDN) enabled by Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD) technology. This collaboration promises reduced costs, improved content quality, and scalable, sustainable streaming practices.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
Neterra, a leading global communications service provider, has achieved carbon neutrality for 2023, certified by Verra. This milestone emphasizes Neterra’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting ecological sustainability, specifically through initiatives like the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary project, contributing significantly to biodiversity and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its own satellite, ‘Tyche’, revolutionizing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This pivotal event marks the UK’s leap forward in space-based defense. As part of a broader initiative, Tyche will bolster military operations, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, reinforcing national security and technological innovation.
AMD has announced a major acquisition of ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its AI and compute infrastructure. This move will enhance AMD’s data center AI capabilities and customer enablement. With ZT Systems’ expertise, AMD plans to rapidly scale AI solutions for cloud and enterprise customers, bolstering its AI ecosystem.
Barcelona-based Sateliot has launched four LEO nanosatellites via SpaceX to expand its satellite IoT services. This move aims to connect eight million devices and secure €30 million in funding. Utilizing a 5G core through AWS, Sateliot’s NB-IoT constellation targets 100% global coverage and offers cost-saving IoT solutions.
