Big Data News and Headlines

How Teams Using Multi-Model AI Reduced Risk Without Slowing Innovation
NewsJan 24, 2026

How Teams Using Multi-Model AI Reduced Risk Without Slowing Innovation

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...

By SmartData Collective
5 Top Data Visualization Tools for Research Projects
NewsJan 24, 2026

5 Top Data Visualization Tools for Research Projects

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...

By SmartData Collective
Evaluating the Best Value Cybersecurity Platforms for Enterprises
NewsJan 24, 2026

Evaluating the Best Value Cybersecurity Platforms for Enterprises

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...

By SmartData Collective
Can PPAs Help Data Centers Navigate the Energy Crisis?
NewsJan 23, 2026

Can PPAs Help Data Centers Navigate the Energy Crisis?

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
How Machine Learning Improves Satellite Object Tracking
NewsJan 22, 2026

How Machine Learning Improves Satellite Object Tracking

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,...

By SmartData Collective
DayOne Consolidates Finland Expansion With 560 MW Data Center Development
NewsJan 22, 2026

DayOne Consolidates Finland Expansion With 560 MW Data Center Development

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
FuelCell Energy, SDCL Connect for 450 MW Fuel Cell Power Plan
NewsJan 21, 2026

FuelCell Energy, SDCL Connect for 450 MW Fuel Cell Power Plan

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
Integrated Risk and Capital Strategies Drive Digital Growth and Resilience
NewsJan 21, 2026

Integrated Risk and Capital Strategies Drive Digital Growth and Resilience

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
Data Center Technician Vs. Data Center Engineer: What’s the Difference?
NewsJan 19, 2026

Data Center Technician Vs. Data Center Engineer: What’s the Difference?

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
With All Eyes on AI, Data Centers Are Commercial Real Estate’s Jewel for 2026
NewsJan 16, 2026

With All Eyes on AI, Data Centers Are Commercial Real Estate’s Jewel for 2026

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
Trump Moves to Have Tech Giants Pay for Surging Power Costs
NewsJan 16, 2026

Trump Moves to Have Tech Giants Pay for Surging Power Costs

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...

By Data Center Knowledge
The 5 Best Platforms Offering the Most Diverse Research Datasets in 2026
NewsJan 15, 2026

The 5 Best Platforms Offering the Most Diverse Research Datasets in 2026

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...

By SmartData Collective
How CJ Darcl Is Using AI to Bring Discipline to One of India’s Most Complex Supply Chains
NewsJan 15, 2026

How CJ Darcl Is Using AI to Bring Discipline to One of India’s Most Complex Supply Chains

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...

By ET EnterpriseAI (Economic Times India)
How Navi Is Embedding AI as Infrastructure, Not an Add-On
NewsJan 13, 2026

How Navi Is Embedding AI as Infrastructure, Not an Add-On

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...

By ET EnterpriseAI (Economic Times India)
AI Agents and the Data Lake (W/ Lauren Anderson)
NewsJan 11, 2026

AI Agents and the Data Lake (W/ Lauren Anderson)

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...

By dbt Roundup (Transform) – Newsletter