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Photonic computing is emerging as a realistic path to higher‑throughput, more energy‑efficient data centers, potentially arriving before general‑purpose quantum machines. By using photonic integrated circuits to perform linear‑algebra operations in the optical domain, these systems promise faster speeds, greater bandwidth, and massive parallelism for AI training and inference. Recent breakthroughs include ultra‑fast photonic memory and prototype light‑based AI accelerators, though a fully functional, general‑purpose photonic computer is not yet deployed. Operators may need to adapt rack layouts and networking as the technology matures.
Data center construction will need 2 million metric tons of cement by 2030, potentially releasing 1.9 million tons of CO₂ if conventional concrete is used. Tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon and Meta have signed low‑carbon concrete offtake agreements with startups like...
California fabless chipmaker AmberSemi announced its new PowerTile, a quarter‑size, 1,000‑amp vertical power‑delivery module designed to sit behind AI processors in servers. The device claims to cut board‑level power distribution losses by 85%, potentially saving 225 MW of electricity per year...
AI performance hinges not just on GPUs or LLMs but on the storage layer that feeds data to accelerators. A Meta‑Stanford white paper shows storage can consume up to one‑third of the power used for deep‑learning training. When storage cannot...
Digital Edge announced a $4.5 billion investment to build a 500 MW AI‑ready hyperscale data‑center campus in Bekasi, Indonesia, with scalability to 1 GW. The CGK Campus will roll out in three phases, delivering the first building by Q4 2026 and completing the initial...
Bruce Momjian delivered a talk at Prague PostgreSQL Developer Day titled “What’s Missing in Postgres?” highlighting that most gaps in the open‑source database are performance‑related rather than functional. He fielded audience questions that ranged from the role of extensions to...
The UK government has launched a suite of free and subsidised AI training courses aimed at upskilling the adult workforce. Designed with input from Amazon, Google and Microsoft, the programme offers 14 modules that culminate in a virtual badge. The...
Meta Platforms has entered a multi‑year, $6 billion agreement with glassmaker Corning to supply optical fiber, cable and connectivity solutions for its expanding U.S. data‑center portfolio. The partnership will boost Corning’s manufacturing capacity in North Carolina, adding up to 20 % more...
AI‑driven workloads are pushing rack power densities beyond 100 kW, forcing data‑center operators to adopt hybrid cooling that blends direct liquid cooling with traditional airflow. Greenfield projects offer a clean slate for liquid‑first designs, heat‑reuse systems, and renewable integration, but they...
The article explains how unused PostgreSQL indexes silently degrade performance by slowing write operations, increasing vacuum workload, and wasting disk space. It outlines a systematic, production‑safe process for identifying such indexes using statistics, constraint checks, and usage counters. The guide...
In this episode, Genetec highlights data‑privacy best practices for physical‑security systems ahead of International Data Protection Day. Principal Security Architect Mathieu Chevalier stresses the need for clear data‑use limits, privacy‑by‑design controls, and continuous protection throughout the data lifecycle. The company recommends...
The article introduces the concept of a financial weather map, using data analytics to turn static financial reports into dynamic, forward‑looking risk and opportunity visualizations. By blending historical records with real‑time inputs, organizations can spot early warning signals such as...
Artificial intelligence is now being used to map the ripple effects of late payments across enterprises. By correlating invoice delays with cash‑flow strain, borrowing costs, and operational bottlenecks, AI turns raw payment data into actionable insight. Predictive models flag high‑risk...
Financial analytics is exposing the hidden expense of keeping legacy systems, revealing that seemingly functional tools mask productivity losses, delayed decision‑making, and compliance risks. The analysis shows minutes wasted on manual workarounds compound into millions of labor hours, while slower...
Enterprises are racing to adopt AI, yet 77% fear hallucinations and 70‑85% of projects fall short. Multi‑model AI, also called ensemble or consensus AI, tackles this by running several independent models and using majority agreement to validate outputs. Early adopters...
The article reviews five leading data‑visualization platforms—Dimensions, Tableau, Fullstory, Flourish and Sisense—highlighting each tool’s core capabilities for research projects. Dimensions pairs with VOSviewer for bibliometric network mapping, while Tableau excels at drag‑and‑drop dashboards across multiple data sources. Fullstory offers session‑replay...
The article evaluates enterprise‑grade cybersecurity platforms, outlining key criteria such as AI/ML capabilities, coverage breadth, autonomous response, total cost of ownership, and scalability. It reviews five leading solutions—Darktrace, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks, and Microsoft Defender—detailing each vendor’s strengths and...
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have long helped data‑center operators meet sustainability targets, but rising grid constraints are prompting a reassessment of their role. As AI workloads drive higher electricity demand, PPAs can provide fixed‑price, volume‑guaranteed contracts that may grant priority...
Machine learning is now central to satellite‑object tracking, where algorithms scan thousands of orbital coordinates to flag collision risks far earlier than traditional radar. With over 12,000 active satellites, manual monitoring is infeasible, prompting platforms like Orb to blend telescope,...
DayOne, the Singapore‑based data‑center operator, announced an early‑stage plan to build a up‑to‑560 MW facility in Nurmijärvi, Finland, following a $2 billion Series C equity raise. The project, located in Klaukkala, will partner with Finnish utility Fortum to secure zoning approvals and grid...
FuelCell Energy and Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL) have signed a letter of intent to deliver up to 450 MW of fuel‑cell power for data‑center applications worldwide. The partnership focuses on Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells that can operate behind the meter, supplying...
The digital infrastructure sector is poised for trillion‑dollar growth as demand for cloud, AI and emerging technologies fuels massive data‑center expansion. Owners and operators must adopt holistic risk‑management that addresses interdependent threats from construction delays to cyber attacks. Advanced risk‑transfer...
The article clarifies the distinct responsibilities of data center technicians and data center engineers, highlighting that technicians focus on hands‑on hardware installation, cabling, and component‑level maintenance, while engineers design, plan, and manage the overall infrastructure. It notes education gaps—engineers typically...
Data centers are outpacing the broader commercial‑real‑estate market as hyperscalers and emerging neo‑clouds lock in record leasing and absorption levels across the U.S. and Europe. Power availability, not tenant appetite, is the primary bottleneck, steering new builds toward regions with...
President Trump and governors of key Northeastern states are pushing an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would obligate major tech firms to fund new power plants through 15‑year contracts. The plan aims to secure roughly $15 billion of generation capacity for...
The article reviews the five most diverse research‑dataset platforms for 2026—Dimensions, Scopus, Web of Science, Lens, and OpenAlex—highlighting each service’s unique data breadth and analytical tools. Dimensions links publications, grants, and patents with AI‑driven search; Scopus offers a curated 100 million‑record...
CJ Darcl Logistics in India has deployed AI‑enabled driver assistance, fatigue monitoring, and its cloud‑native MoveX platform to bring operational discipline to its complex multimodal supply chain. Within three months, harsh braking and overspeeding fell 35% and 28% respectively, violations...
Navi is treating artificial intelligence as core infrastructure rather than a peripheral feature, aiming to embed AI across its UPI, lending, insurance and mutual‑fund businesses within the next 12‑18 months. The company reports that its GenAI‑powered bot AISHA now resolves...
In this episode, Tristan Handy talks with Lauren Anderson, head of Okta's enterprise data platform, about how identity underpins the emerging challenges of AI agents and open data lakes. Lauren explains the need for central governance and a shared semantic...
