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Byte Dance begins construction of US$ 38. 44 billion data center in Brazil
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (313+ words) The company joins a growing throng of Chinese firms looking to put down roots in other parts of the world in a bid to overcome energy bottlenecks, expand their presence by catering to international enterprises, and bypass restrictions on the…...
Microsoft signs conditional agreement for potential Grevenbroich data center
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (277+ words) W. Media Microsoft signs conditional agreement for potential Grevenbroich data center Microsoft Deutschland Gmb H has signed a conditional purchase agreement for land in Grevenbroich, Germany as it considers expanding its planned cloud and AI data center network in the Rheinisches…...
Google announces Digital Exchange Port connecting South Africa to India " w. media
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (196+ words) The port's new subsea route to India forms part of America-India Connect, Google's US $15 billion, five-year India infrastructure initiative. For South Africa, this port means more reliable cloud services, and easier access to AI infrastructure that extends into the rest…...
Transgrid pushes "use it or pay for it" rule to manage data centre demand surge
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (513+ words) Transgrid, one of Australia's largest electricity transmission network operators, has called for new rules requiring large data centre developers to pay for the full transmission capacity they reserve, regardless of how much electricity they ultimately consume, arguing the change could…...
African data center investment market expected to top US$ 8. 76 billion by 2031
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (536+ words) W. Media African data center investment market expected to top US$ 8. 76 billion by 2031 According to analysis published by global research and advisory firm Arizton, the African data center investment market is on course to be worth US$ 8. 76 billion by 2031. That's a…...
Ilkari expands European infrastructure footprint with Croatia's DC North integration
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (176+ words) Ilkari, a multinational sovereign infrastructure provider, has integrated Croatian data center operator DC North into its European operations, expanding its infrastructure footprint in the European Union and adding to its existing operations in Iceland and Colombia." The integration extends Ilkari's…...
Singapore's Digital Infrastructure Bill introduces S$1 million fine under new licensing regime
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (200+ words) The new proposals were released today through a public consultation paper issued by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Under the proposed FDI license regime, the affected parties would have to ensure the…...
Tata Communications to invest US$ 152 million to strengthen Singapore-India connectivity " w. media
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (308+ words) Global communications technology firm Tata Communications has announced that it will be investing US$ 152 million in its subsea cable infrastructure connecting Mumbai and Chennai to Singapore in a bid to strengthen the connectivity between India's emerging AI hubs. Tata Communications…...
SK Group announces US$ 1. 36 trillion investment into South Korean expansion
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (405+ words) SK Group, a multinational manufacturing and services firm, has announced that it will invest a total of KRW 2, 100 trillion (US$ 1. 36 trillion) into expanding its South Korean operations. That investment will be split across two of SK Group's operations, SK Hynix…...
Racks Central's AIDC Phase 1 on track to open in 1 Q 2027 " w. media
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (215+ words) Phase 1 comprising 70 MW capacity is already fully committed while Phase 2 with 120 MW is fully pre-booked, said Bobby Wee, CEO of Racks Central in his opening speech. w. media'had reported on the firm's AIDC in an exclusive interview with Wee earlier this…...