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Data centers in space

CIO

Imagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space. Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting down on power consumption and boosting data transmission speeds.

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The Future of the Internet as a Global Infrastructure

CIO

Atlantic Convergence is the first conference and business event addressing the potential of pan-Atlantic digital infrastructure. First Conference on New pan-Atlantic Business Opportunities Data largely drives digital transformation. It is key for global competitiveness and has great potential for economic growth and innovation.

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AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

CIO

billion in the Middle East kingdom to build data centers and a significant cloud presence in the region. Chinese competitor Huawei also has invested $400 million in cloud infrastructure for its services in Saudi Arabia. If I go back three years, there was limited cloud adoption in Arab states,” he said.

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Spinning out from the cryptocurrency hardware developer Bitfury, LiquidStack pitches a data center cooling tech

TechCrunch

Data centers and bitcoin mining operations are becoming huge energy hogs , and the explosive growth of both risks undoing a lot of the progress that’s been made to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. and research and development in Hong Kong, according to a statement. billion last year. billion last year.

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5 things CIOs must understand about AI infrastructure

CIO

But getting from potential to profitability does not come without risks, such as assuming that your established processes for deploying mainstream enterprise IT infrastructure will work in the new era of complex AI superclusters. A solid technology infrastructure has always been essential.

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IT spending in the MENA region will grow 5.2% this year

CIO

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have witnessed a remarkable surge in Information Technology (IT) spending in recent years with, for example, governments and businesses embracing technology’s transformative power to drive growth and innovation. billion USD in 2024, an increase of 5.2%

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How strategic partnerships are the key to AI-driven innovation

CIO

Innovate or die,” Peter Drucker’s 1985 exhortation on the importance of constant reinvention, was great business advice for the last 40 or so years. In fact, there are five key areas CIOs need to consider when developing an enterprise GenAI strategy, all of which become much more achievable with the right partnerships in place.