Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

Microsoft and Stegra Partner for Near-Zero Emission Steel in Data Centers

Stegra has announced a partnership with Microsoft to supply near-zero emission steel for Microsoft's data centers, as stated in a press release. This agreement includes the purchase of environmental attribute certificates to promote green steel demand.

September 23, 2025

Efficient Computer and BrightAI Partner for Edge AI Deployment

Efficient Computer has partnered with BrightAI to integrate its Electron E1 processor into BrightAI's platform, enabling real-time AI processing at the edge, as announced in a press release.

September 23, 2025

Teledyne LeCroy Unveils 1.6Tbps Ethernet Traffic Generator

Teledyne LeCroy has launched the Xena Z1608 Edun, a 1.6Tbps Ethernet Traffic Generator designed for AI and high-performance computing applications.

September 23, 2025

Flex Launches Modular Rack-Level Cooling Unit for Data Centers

Flex has introduced a new Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit, offering scalable cooling solutions for AI and HPC workloads, announced in a press release.

September 23, 2025

360Quadrants Recognizes Leading Data Center Solution Startups and SMEs

360Quadrants has released its 2025 report on Data Center Solutions, highlighting top startups and SMEs like Chatsworth Products, CoolIT Systems, and DDC Solutions for their innovation and market presence.

September 23, 2025

China Converts Farmland into AI Data Centers with $37 Billion Investment

China is transforming farmland in Wuhu into AI data centers as part of a $37 billion initiative to centralize computing power and compete with the U.S. in AI infrastructure.

September 22, 2025

Equinix Opens AI-Ready Data Center in Chennai

Equinix has launched its first International Business Exchange data center in Chennai, India, marking a significant expansion in the region. The facility, CN1, is designed to support AI and digital services.

September 22, 2025

NVIDIA to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI for AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop AI data centers, enhancing OpenAI's infrastructure capabilities.

September 22, 2025

Huawei Unveils Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0 for Enhanced Data Center Networks

Huawei has introduced Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0, a comprehensive upgrade to its AI Fabric, enabling always-on data center networks with full computing power, as announced in a press release.

September 22, 2025

Oracle and Meta in Talks for $20 Billion AI Cloud Deal

Oracle is negotiating a $20 billion cloud computing deal with Meta to provide computing power for AI model training and deployment.

September 22, 2025

Nvidia Acquires Enfabrica CEO and Technology for $900 Million

Nvidia has invested over $900 million to hire Enfabrica CEO Rochan Sankar and license the company's technology, enhancing its AI networking capabilities.

September 22, 2025

OpenAI to Invest $100 Billion in Backup Servers

OpenAI plans to invest $100 billion over the next five years in renting backup servers from cloud providers, aiming to enhance its AI infrastructure and handle demand surges.

September 22, 2025

Microsoft Unveils Fairwater AI Datacenter in Wisconsin

Microsoft has announced the opening of Fairwater, a 315-acre AI datacenter in Wisconsin, designed to deliver unprecedented computational power with advanced NVIDIA GPUs.

September 22, 2025

Optical Transceiver Market to Reach $36.73 Billion by 2031

The global optical transceiver market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $36.73 billion by 2031, driven by investments in broadband and smart city projects, according to a report by The Insight Partners.

September 21, 2025

firstcolo GmbH Wins Award for Sustainable Data Center Project

firstcolo GmbH has been recognized by the German Datacenter Association for its sustainable data center project, FRA7, in Rosbach vor der Höhe.

September 19, 2025

Lam Research and JSR Corporation Collaborate on Semiconductor Manufacturing

Lam Research and JSR Corporation have entered a cross-licensing agreement to advance semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on EUV lithography and atomic layer processes.

September 19, 2025

WhiteFiber to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell

WhiteFiber, Inc. will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on September 19, 2025, marking its rapid growth in AI infrastructure solutions.

September 19, 2025

Boost Run to Go Public via Merger with Willow Lane

Boost Run, a provider of AI cloud infrastructure, is set to go public through a merger with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp, valued at $614 million.

September 19, 2025

OQC and Digital Realty Launch Quantum-AI Data Center in New York

Oxford Quantum Circuits and Digital Realty have launched New York City's first Quantum-AI data center, integrating OQC's GENESIS quantum computer with NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchips.

September 19, 2025

Microsoft Expands AI Data Center Investment in Wisconsin

Microsoft is nearing completion of its first AI data center in Wisconsin and plans to invest $4 billion in a second facility, bringing its total investment in the state to over $7 billion.

September 19, 2025

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