NxtGen Launches SpeedCloud Global for Cloud and AI Services
NxtGen Datacentre and Cloud Technologies has launched SpeedCloud Global, offering managed cloud and AI services to international customers.
August 24, 2026
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Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.
Primemas Shows CXL Memory Products for Abaco AI System
Primemas showcased CXL memory products at FMS 2026 and detailed its work with Micron on the Abaco Project, a rack scale compute system planned for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
August 24, 2026
Nvidia Customers Warned of AI Server Price Increases
Nvidia plans to raise prices for servers containing its AI chips by more than 15% in many cases for some large customers, with changes expected on systems shipped early next year.
August 24, 2026
Alibaba Launches $10.2 Billion Share Placement for AI Spending
Alibaba Group launched a HK$80 billion, or $10.2 billion, share placement in Hong Kong and plans to use the proceeds for AI capabilities including chips, infrastructure and model deployment.
August 24, 2026
Skanska Wins USD 1.2 Billion Contract for Four US Data Centers
Skanska has signed a USD 1.2 billion contract to build four data centers in the southeast United States. Construction is set to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and finish in the third quarter of 2028.
August 21, 2026
NVIDIA Invests in Cloverleaf Infrastructure for US AI Data Centers
NVIDIA has taken a minority stake in Cloverleaf Infrastructure through a strategic partnership to support AI data center site development in the United States.
August 21, 2026
TrendAI Reaches $1 Billion in AWS Marketplace Sales
TrendAI said it has surpassed $1 billion in global AWS Marketplace sales and added AI security functions for AWS environments in TrendAI Vision One.
August 21, 2026
European AI Data Centres Move Away From Major Cities
JLL data shows planned European AI data centres for 2026 to 2028 are moving farther from major hubs as developers seek cheaper land, power access, and faster grid connections.
August 21, 2026
Trident Solutions and SciTec Partner on Edge Mission Data Processing
Trident Solutions and SciTec have formed a partnership to combine edge mission data processing hardware with mission software for national security space missions.
August 20, 2026
Ramp Launches Router.com for AI Model Routing
Ramp has launched Router.com, an API that routes AI requests to lower cost models that meet a developer set performance level. The service is live now and free through 2026.
August 20, 2026
Vectris Says Waveform Raises AI Inference Throughput on Existing GPUs
Vectris says its Waveform control plane recovered unused AI inference capacity inside deployed GPUs, with tests showing 30 to 73% higher throughput and lower energy use. The product is scheduled to launch October 1, 2026, with limited design partner access.
August 20, 2026
CATL and Quinbrook Start Supernode Phase 2 Operations and Secure Phase 3 Financing
CATL and Quinbrook said Phase 2 of the Supernode battery energy storage project in Queensland has begun commercial operation, while Phase 3 reached financial close on AUD 469 million in debt financing.
August 19, 2026
Dell'Oro Group Sees Data Center Capex Surpassing $3 Trillion by 2030
Dell'Oro Group now projects worldwide data center capital expenditure will surpass $3 trillion by 2030, with AI accelerators driving the largest share of spending.
August 19, 2026
ENGIE Signs 48 MW Solar Supply Deal With QTS in Texas
ENGIE North America has signed a 48 MWac solar power purchase agreement with QTS Data Centers to supply renewable energy for data center operations in Irving, Texas.
August 19, 2026
WhiteFiber Plans $250 Million Notes Offering for AI Data Centers
WhiteFiber plans a $250.0 million private placement of convertible senior notes due 2032. The company intends to use proceeds for data center expansion, GPU servers, potential transactions, working capital, and an exchange of some existing notes.
August 19, 2026
PaleBlueDot AI Gets NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud Status for HGX B300 Cluster
PaleBlueDot AI said its NVIDIA HGX B300 cluster received NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status for large model training after meeting benchmark performance requirements.
August 19, 2026
Relativity Networks Raises $22M and Secures $40M Hyperscaler Order
Relativity Networks raised $22 million through a SAFE investment and secured a $40 million hyperscaler order for its ChronoCore optical networking technology.
August 19, 2026
Etched Raises $700 Million at $21 Billion Valuation
Etched has raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, with Jane Street leading the round after testing and buying its AI hardware.
August 19, 2026
Automus Consulting Launches FAiSAccelerate for Oracle Cloud Implementations
Automus Consulting has launched FAiSAccelerate, an AI powered delivery model for Oracle Cloud Applications implementations that targets a 30 percent reduction in timelines and costs.
August 19, 2026
trutility Launches Grid Infrastructure Platform Backed by Distributed Sun
trutility has launched as a grid infrastructure platform for battery storage, community solar, distributed generation, and microgrids, backed by Distributed Sun assets and capital investment.
August 19, 2026
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