Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.
Atlas Data Storage and imec have formed a strategic partnership to advance synthetic DNA data storage, combining Atlas's ASIC design and DNA synthesis technology with imec's semiconductor expertise and fabrication capabilities.
Mirantis announced partnerships with emerging 'neocloud' providers to develop large-scale AI infrastructure, focusing on energy access, sovereignty, and vertical integration to meet rising compute demand.
ModelCat AI has announced its new Model Retargeting feature, allowing users to move AI models between different hardware platforms such as GPUs, CPUs, and NPUs without retraining, enabling faster edge inferencing and broader hardware compatibility.
La Caisse has invested CAD 240 million in Cologix’s MTL8 AI-ready data center in Montreal, supporting its expansion and integration with other local facilities. The 21 MW site, powered by hydroelectricity, has achieved LEED Gold certification.
President Donald Trump announced that major technology companies, including xAI, signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure AI data center expansion does not raise electricity costs for U.S. households. xAI will develop 1.2 gigawatts of power for its Memphis-area supercomputer site as part of the agreement.
UK-based AI infrastructure company Nscale has raised $2 billion in Series C funding led by Aker ASA and 8090 Industries, valuing the firm at $14.6 billion. The company also announced new board members Sheryl Sandberg, Susan Decker, and Nick Clegg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekly coverage of AI hardware developments including chips, GPUs, cloud platforms, and data center technology.
