Chips & Data Centers

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

Nokia to Deploy AI-Ready Network Solutions in Telefónica’s Edge Data Centers Across Spain

Nokia has been selected by Telefónica to deploy AI-ready network solutions across 17 new edge data centers in Spain, with 12 already operational, under an exclusive multi-year agreement.

March 07, 2026

Equinix and CPP Investments to Acquire atNorth for $4 Billion

Equinix and CPP Investments have agreed to jointly acquire Nordic data center provider atNorth for $4 billion, expanding Equinix’s capacity to serve AI and hyperscale customers across Northern Europe.

March 06, 2026

CoreWeave Faces Investor Lawsuit Following $452 Million Quarterly Loss

CoreWeave reported a $452 million net loss for Q4 2025 and issued weaker-than-expected guidance for early 2026, prompting a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company concealed operational delays and overstated its scaling capabilities.

March 06, 2026

CIQ Introduces Enterprise Linux Kernel for AI and HPC Performance

CIQ has launched the CIQ Linux Kernel (CLK), an enterprise-grade Linux kernel designed to maximize performance and hardware support for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Built on the upstream Long Term (LT) Linux branches, CLK delivers continuous hardware enablement, performance optimizations, and security updates for production environments.

March 06, 2026

Aikido Technologies Unveils Offshore Datacenter Platform for AI Compute

Aikido Technologies has introduced the AO60DC, a floating offshore wind platform that combines renewable energy generation with AI-grade datacenter capacity. The company plans to deploy its first commercial unit in the UK by 2028.

March 06, 2026

University of Tokyo, NTT, and NEC Demonstrate Real-Time AR Assistance on 6G/IOWN Platform

The University of Tokyo, NTT, and NEC have demonstrated real-time augmented reality assistance by integrating three new technologies on a 6G/IOWN platform, optimizing data transmission and computation for AI agents.

March 06, 2026

Huawei’s OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage Validated by ESG at MWC 2026

At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei’s new-generation OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage received technical validation from Enterprise Strategy Group, confirming its high performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.

March 05, 2026

Tencent Cloud Expands European Infrastructure with New Frankfurt Availability Zone

Tencent Cloud announced at MWC Barcelona the opening of a new availability zone in Frankfurt, expanding its European infrastructure to three zones in Germany and supporting growing demand for AI and cloud services across the region.

March 05, 2026

Flex Begins U.S. Production of AMD Instinct MI355X AI Platform

Flex has started manufacturing AMD's Instinct MI355X 8x GPU platform at its Austin, Texas facility, marking a step toward expanding domestic AI infrastructure production. The collaboration will extend to future generations of AMD Instinct platforms.

March 05, 2026

Vertiv Expands PowerBar Track Busway for High-Density AI Data Centers

Vertiv has introduced a new double-stack configuration for its PowerBar Track busway system, designed to deliver flexible, high-capacity power distribution for AI-driven data centers.

March 05, 2026

SK Telecom, Supermicro, and Schneider Electric Sign MOU for Modular AI Data Centers

SK Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Supermicro and Schneider Electric to develop a pre-fabricated modular solution for AI data centers, aiming to reduce construction time and improve scalability.

March 04, 2026

Akash Systems Launches Diamond-Cooled AI Servers with AMD Instinct GPUs

Akash Systems has introduced the first commercially available AI servers using its Diamond Cooling technology, featuring AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs and manufactured by MiTAC Computing.

March 04, 2026

Qualcomm Unveils AI-Native Wi‑Fi 8 Portfolio for Unified Connectivity

Qualcomm Technologies introduced its Wi‑Fi 8 portfolio at MWC Barcelona 2026, featuring the FastConnect 8800 mobile connectivity system and new Dragonwing networking platforms designed for AI‑native performance across devices and networks.

March 04, 2026

Blackstone Plans Publicly Traded AI Data Center Acquisition Company

Blackstone is preparing to launch a publicly traded company focused on acquiring AI data centers, aiming to raise tens of billions of dollars from global investors. The new entity will target pre-built and leased facilities and could debut later this year, pending regulatory approval.

March 03, 2026

EdgeConneX Plans 1GW Data Center Campus in Sweden

EdgeConneX has announced plans to develop a data center campus in Skellefteå, Sweden, with a potential capacity of up to one gigawatt. The facility will support AI and cloud workloads and be primarily powered by renewable energy.

March 02, 2026

Duos Technologies Signs $200M GPU Hosting LOI and Names Doug Recker as CEO

Duos Technologies Group has signed a non-binding $200 million letter of intent with Hydra Host to deploy a high-density NVIDIA GPU cluster and appointed Doug Recker as its new CEO effective April 1, 2026.

March 02, 2026

SoftBank Unveils Telco AI Cloud Vision for Distributed AI Infrastructure

SoftBank Corp. announced its Telco AI Cloud vision, integrating GPU cloud, AI-RAN, and a new software stack to build distributed AI infrastructure leveraging its telecommunications network.

March 02, 2026

Supermicro Expands AI-RAN and Sovereign AI Infrastructure at MWC Barcelona

Supermicro announced expanded support for AI-RAN and Sovereign AI infrastructure at MWC Barcelona, showcasing systems powered by NVIDIA technologies and collaborations with Nokia, SK Telecom, and Telenor.

March 02, 2026

Axelera AI Raises $250 Million to Expand Edge AI Chip Production

Dutch AI chipmaker Axelera AI has raised $250 million to scale manufacturing and commercialization of its energy-efficient inference chips designed for edge computing, according to Sifted.

February 27, 2026

SWI Stoneweg Icona Group Acquires Majority Stake in Polarise to Build European AI Infrastructure Platform

SWI Stoneweg Icona Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Polarise, a German NVIDIA Cloud Partner, to expand its AI infrastructure capabilities. The deal includes a €1 billion investment to develop GPU- and AI-as-a-Service offerings across Europe.

February 27, 2026

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