Tag: Data Centers
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MLCommons Unveils MLPerf Training v5.1 Results: A New Milestone for AI Training Performance
Overview: A Leap Forward in AI Training Benchmarks MLCommons has released its MLPerf Training v5.1 benchmark results, underscoring a rapid evolution in the AI ecosystem. The latest results highlight improvements in training speed, efficiency, and scalability across a range of models and hardware platforms. As organizations increasingly rely on AI to power decision-making, the v5.1…
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Microsoft-backed VEIR Brings Superconductors to Data Centers
A Leap Forward in Data Center Efficiency The data center industry is under pressure to deliver more performance with less energy. As hyperscale facilities expand from tens of kilowatts per rack to hundreds, and now toward the 600 kilowatt mark in the near future, developers face a steep challenge: how to meet growing demand without…
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Superconductors could redefine data centers with VEIR’s Microsoft-backed push
Introduction: A power challenge for modern data centers As data processing demands surge, the power needs of modern data centers have leapt from tens of kilowatts to hundreds of kilowatts per rack. Industry players are racing to redesign facilities to handle this growth without exploding energy costs or cooling requirements. One promising path gaining momentum…
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Microsoft-Backed VEIR Aims to Slash Data Center Power Use with Superconductors
Reinventing Data Centers with Superconductors The energy demands of modern data centers have surged from tens of kilowatts to hundreds of kilowatts per facility in a short span. This relentless growth puts pressure on developers to rethink infrastructure, cooling, and electrical systems. A new player in this space, Microsoft-backed VEIR, is exploring a radical approach:…
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Voter fury over skyrocketing electricity bills as AI fuels demand and fears of a stock market bubble
Voter fury rises as electricity bills surge amid AI-driven demand Across several states, escalating electricity bills have become a defining issue at the ballot box. In New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, voters faced tough questions about affordability, reliability, and the policies needed to curb rising costs. As campaigns heated up, energy prices – and the…
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Electricity Bills, AI Buzz, and Voter Fury: The Politics of Power in 2024 Elections
Rising Bills, Rising Stakes Across several battlegrounds in the 2024 elections, rising electricity bills emerged as a defining issue for voters. From data center hubs to states plotting energy policy, households felt the squeeze as utility costs climbed, prompting candid conversations about how energy is produced, priced, and regulated. The political narrative centered on who…
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IREN Secures $9.7bn AI Cloud Contract with Microsoft
IREN and Microsoft Strike a Landmark AI Cloud Agreement IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) has announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with Microsoft to deliver high-performance AI cloud services. The deal centers on access to NVIDIA GB300 GPUs, enabling Microsoft to scale its AI workloads, machine learning pipelines, and advanced analytics for enterprise customers worldwide. The agreement…
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IREN Secures $9.7 Billion AI Cloud Contract with Microsoft
IREN Secures a Landmark AI Cloud Agreement with Microsoft In a move that reinforces its position in the high-demand AI infrastructure market, IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) announced a multi-year GPU cloud services contract with Microsoft. The agreement, valued at $9.7 billion, will see IREN provide Microsoft with access to advanced NVIDIA GB300 GPUs, marking a…
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Nvidia to Supply GPUs to South Korea, Accelerating AI Initiatives
Overview: Nvidia’s Expanded Role in South Korea’s AI Push In a move that underscores the rapid globalization of artificial intelligence infrastructure, Nvidia has announced plans to supply hundreds of thousands of its graphics processing units (GPUs) to South Korea. The initiative, backed by both the government and private sector partners, aims to accelerate AI development,…
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Fortune Tech: Apple’s M5 Chip, Aligned Data Centers deal, F5 hacked
Apple unveils the M5 chip, signaling a new era of AI-optimized devices Apple surprised few with its latest hardware reveal, announcing the M5 system-on-a-chip designed to push AI workloads across its lineup. The company claims the new chip delivers over four times the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared with the M4, thanks to…