A new cloud corridor is emerging in Northern Virginia, as data center developers lock down development parcels just west of Dulles Airport. Recent deals value data center sites at more than $1 million an acre.
New AI Chips Seek to Reshape Data Center Design, Cooling
Cerebras Systems has emerged from stealth mode with a wafer-sized chip that completely rethinks the form factor for data center computing. The challenge: Each chip uses 15 kilowatts of power.
The Enterprise IT Migration Gains Momentum, Boosting Data Centers
Public data center providers reported strong momentum from enterprise customers in the second quarter, as corporations re-align their IT operations.
Design
Michael Coleman Joins Aligned Energy as Global Design Lead
Aligned Energy continues to build its executive team with industry veterans. Michael Coleman, a veteran of leadership posts at Google and Yahoo, has joined Aligned as Global Head of Design and Delivery.
Careers
Data Center Jobs: New Positions in Northern Virginia
The August data center job spotlight from Data Center Frontier, in partnership with Pkaza Critical Facilities Recruiting, includes three new positions in Northern Virginia, including a data center facility operations director position.
Special Reports
Companies see Silicon Valley Data Center Space as ‘Strategic Imperative’
Silicon Valley has seen consistent activity from large data center users and colocation/cloud operators over the last five years. This post from a new Special Report explores the history and market position of Silicon Valley in the data center market, and why Silicon Valley data center space is top of mind for today’s enterprises.
Silicon Valley Data Center Market Sees Robust Leasing Activity
The Silicon Valley data center market is entering a dynamic new phase of growth and competition, featuring new providers and a robust cycle of new construction. A new special report outlines what sets the second largest data center market in the U.S. apart.
Trends
The Enterprise IT Migration Gains Momentum, Boosting Data Centers
Public data center providers reported strong momentum from enterprise customers in the second quarter, as corporations re-align their IT operations.
Cloud
The Role of Multi-Tenant Data Centers for Enterprise Cloud Connectivity
Cloud connectivity is becoming mission-critical for many enterprises, leading some to explore options for private, direct connections into the cloud. A new report from Cyxtera and 451 Research explores how multi-tenant data centers (MTDCs) and colocation providers can connect the enterprise to many clouds, SaaS providers and service providers
Amazon Continues its Cloud Expansion in Northern Virginia
Amazon Web Services continues to lease large amounts of new data center space in Northern Virginia, and may be boosting the size of its data centers.
AI and Robotics
AI Startups See Opportunities to Disrupt Medical Imaging
Startups are investing heavily in new applications for artificial intelligence in medical imaging, in the hope that algorithms can bring new capabilities to diagnoses and patient care.
Network
CyrusOne Shares Jump Amid Takeover Rumors
Shares of data center developer CyrusOne jumped Friday following media reports that the company has received takeover interest from private investors.
Executive Roundtable
DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable 2Q 2019
Our 15th Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable features insights from executives from Cyxtera, RagingWire, Iron Mountain, Chatsworth Products, EdgeConneX and Intel DCM.
Edge Computing
Roundtable: Where Are the Best Opportunities in Edge Computing?
What types of edge computing are most relevant in 2019? In our DCF Executive Roundtable, executives from RagingWire Data Centers, Cyxtera Technologies, EdgeConneX, Iron Mountain, Intel and Chatsworth Products debate the topic.
Voices of the Industry
What to Look for in an AI-ready Colocation Provider
AI was once regarded as a futuristic notion, but is now becoming a universally accepted strategy for running businesses. Chelsea Robinson, Product Marketing Manager, Digital Realty, highlights what makes a colocation provider AI-ready, and how today’s enterprises can spot progressive colo companies.
Cooling the High-Performance Computing Center of Atlanta’s Hot New Tech Square
Vlad Friedman CTO at DataBank, explores data center cooling options, and highlights the rear door cooler system, which the company is implementing at its new ATL1 data center in Atlanta.
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