Omdia’s Vlad Galabov on Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Data Center Challenge
At the Data Center Knowledge News Desk during Data Center World 2025, Omdia’s Vlad Galabov made a bold claim: global data center capex could surpass $1 trillion by 2030 – and even that might be conservative. In our interview, Galabov discussed the industry’s biggest hurdles – power distribution, cooling, and the ongoing talent crunch – […]
Silicon Valley’s era of open debate fades as companies clamp down on employee dissent
Through the looking glass: As the tech industry continues to tighten control over employee speech and activism, a culture once defined by open dialogue and political engagement gives way to one marked by silence and fear of reprisal. “It’s different now; employers feel they can get away with stuff,” said a former Google employee. In […]
NVIDIA’s CEO Reveals Next Chip For China Will Likely Be a Blackwell Model, Says H20 Cannot Be Modified Anymore
NVIDIA is reportedly preparing for a more potent chip for the China AI market, as CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that they won’t cut down on Hopper any further. NVIDIA Won’t Leave China Anytime Soon, Plans To Rival Huawei Through Its New Blackwell & Hopper AI Options After the recent H20 export restriction by the […]
218 Layers With Superior Scaling
Kioxia’s booth at FMS 2024 was a busy one with multiple technology demonstrations keeping visitors occupied. A walk-through of the BiCS 8 manufacturing process was the first to grab my attention. Kioxia and Western Digital announced the sampling of BiCS 8 in March 2023. We had touched briefly upon its CMOS Bonded Array (CBA) scheme […]
San Francisco 49ers, NetApp Build an Intelligent Data Infrastructure
The San Francisco 49ers will install a unified data storage system from NetApp as part of a bigger project to build an intelligent data infrastructure at Levi’s Stadium. The technological upgrades are part of a plan to help Levi’s Stadium prepare for two big events in 2026: the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LX. […]
Is it Right for Your Business?
If you haven’t yet heard about edge AI, you no doubt soon will. To listen to its many supporters, the technology is poised to streamline AI processing. Edge AI presents an exciting shift, says Baris Sarer, global leader of Deloitte’s AI practice for technology, media, and telecom. “Instead of relying on cloud servers – which […]
PSA: the Galaxy S25 Edge is free at every major carrier right now with a trade-in
There’s a brand new Samsung flagship in town, and as expected, the major carriers are out in force looking to tempt prospective customers into the upgrade. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all have major trade-in rebates on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge right now with massive discounts of up to $1,099, which conveniently is enough to […]
Microsoft workers face a fresh round of layoffs – here’s who could be impacted
Microsoft has confirmed plans to cut around 3% of employees as part of a fresh cost-cutting scheme. Initially reported by CNBC, the layoffs are set to affect around 6,000 workers globally and will span a range of divisions, locations, and seniority levels. Among these are workers at the company’s Redmond headquarters. The state of Washington […]
The Data Center Industry Is ‘Having a Moment’ – But Can It Keep Up?
The data center industry isn’t just evolving – it’s being redefined in real time. That’s the message from AFCOM Data Center World program chair Bill Kleyman, speaking from the Data Center Knowledge News Desk at DCW 2025 in Washington, D.C. Describing the current climate as “extraordinary,” Kleyman likened the AI-driven shift to a world discovering […]
Student demands $8,000 refund after catching professor using ChatGPT in class materials
A hot potato: Recent reports suggest that students’ use of generative AI to cheat on school assignments is approaching endemic levels. While many worry that tools like ChatGPT erode young people’s critical thinking skills, some students have also caught teachers using the same tools, often with unsatisfactory results. The New York Times writes that a […]
A Compact PC With A Powerful CPU-GPU Combo Of Core Ultra 7 265F And GeForce RTX 5070
The Predator ORION 3000 offers a balanced yet powerful configuration for playing modern titles and allows easier upgrades down the line. Acer Predator ORION 3000 Gets the Latest From NVIDIA and Intel; Also Offers Modern Connectivity on a Gorgeous Chassis Acer has unveiled a bunch of new products at Computex and one of them is […]
The Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC Cooler Review: Notoriously Big, Incredibly Good
When you buy a retail computer CPU, it usually comes with a standard cooler. However, most enthusiasts find that the stock cooler just does not cut it in terms of performance. So, they often end up getting a more advanced cooler that better suits their needs. Choosing the right cooler isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal – […]
Open RAN 2025 Outlook: A Rebound in Progress?
After a down year for open radio access networks in 2024, mobile operators worldwide hope that multivendor products based on open interfaces will finally let them tap the architecture’s potential. What is Open RAN? Open RAN is a broad movement that seeks to virtualize RAN functions with standardized interfaces. The goal is to let operators […]
Surge Development withdraws land rezoning proposal for Indiana data center
A land rezoning proposal for a potential data center in Buck Creek Township, Indiana, has been withdrawn amid local opposition. The proposal was originally set to be heard on May 27 by the area planning commission, but the agenda, uploaded May 13, shows that it has been struck off. The proposal, which would have rezoned […]
Kubernetes 1.33 ‘Octarine’ Delivers Major Upgrades
The first major update in 2025 of the open source Kubernetes container orchestration platform is now available, bringing with it some “magic” to help organizations with cloud-native deployments. Kubernetes 1.33 became generally available on April 23 and follows the Kubernetes 1.32 release that debuted at the end of 2024. Code-named “Octarine,” Kubernetes 1.33 significantly increases […]
I tested the RTX 5060 – is 8GB of VRAM really enough in 2025?
It’s almost here: Nvidia’s RTX 5060 has been a hotly-discussed upcoming GPU, with arguments on both sides about pricing, performance, and of course, the much-maligned 8GB of video memory. Well, I’ve got my grubby little mitts on one of these new GPUs ahead of its official launch on May 19, and Nvidia was kind enough […]
Global tablet shipments grew by almost 9% in Q1, Canalys finds
Worldwide tablet shipments saw an 8.5% year-over-year growth during Q1 2025, new research from Canalys has revealed, with the segment reaching 36.8 million. According to the market analyst firm’s data, growth was recorded across all regions, primarily driven by consumer and education-led refresh cycles. Greater China was found to be the fastest-growing major region, with […]
Microsoft and Amazon Capex in Focus Amid Potential AI Pullback
(Bloomberg) — When the two biggest players in cloud computing report earnings this week, the amount the companies are spending will be just as interesting to investors as how much they are making. Ahead of results from Microsoft on Wednesday and Amazon on Thursday, there have been reports suggesting that both companies may be cutting […]
Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
In context: As Google users complain about the worsening quality of search results and GenAI integration, European organizations are working to plant the seeds of alternative solutions. One such initiative aims to build a public index to support new search engines and reduce Europe’s reliance on Google and Bing. Early trials of the Open Web […]
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Launch Shrouded In Mystery As Rocket Ships Back & Debris Warning Starts From May 27th
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 launch might have slipped once again, suggests a fresh navigational warning notice from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The warning covers hazardous operations in the Indian Ocean and warns mariners about space debris from May 27th to June 4th. A May 26th launch date falls within the range of aviator notices […]
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