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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 role of data centers in building a sustainable future

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The rise of streaming and enterprise cloud adoption have driven an explosive surge in computing demand, giving rise to data centers around the world. Now, a new wave of demand driven by data-hungry generative AI applications is arriving, and it’s bringing with it increasing environmental pressures.

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Qarnot creates green data centers by putting servers in central heating boilers

TechCrunch

Running a data center means that you have to find innovative ways to manage heat from the servers. This is an innovative way of building decentralized data centers. And it turns out that heating networks work all year round. It’s a completely different approach compared to traditional data centers,” Benoit said.

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5 reasons to move to a network platform

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In today’s era of dynamic disruption, IT leaders are taking center stage in navigating a complex and vast network. On top of that, how do you build a resilient network that can protect your people, systems, and data from external threats? The answer is the network platform.

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Pliops lands $100M for chips that accelerate analytics in data centers

TechCrunch

That’s why Uri Beitler launched Pliops , a startup developing what he calls “data processors” for enterprise and cloud data centers. “It became clear that today’s data needs are incompatible with yesterday’s data center architecture. .

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ODC-Noord: The Netherland’s northernmost government data center is committed to a zero carbon future

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One of four government data centers in the Netherlands, Overheidsdatacenter Noord (ODC-Noord), the northernmost facility of its kind in The Netherlands, is located in the picturesque city of Groningen. These experts not only develop, but also manage and maintain all of the organization’s services. “As

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Microsoft acquires Fungible, a maker of data processing units, to bolster Azure

TechCrunch

In December, reports suggested that Microsoft had acquired Fungible, a startup fabricating a type of data center hardware known as a data processing unit (DPU), for around $190 million. But its DPU architecture was difficult to develop for, reportedly, which might’ve affected its momentum.

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