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Recent developments indicate that data centers may require enhanced protection measures against drone warfare. This includes the integration of blast-resistant concrete, jamming equipment, and missile-defense systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. The necessity for these protective measures...
Yandex, a prominent technology company, experienced significant disruptions to its ride-hailing, navigation, and payment services in Russia. This incident occurred after Ukraine targeted several of Yandex's data centers using drones, leading to widespread service outages for users. The impact of th...
Ukraine is experiencing a surge in Russian attacks on its data centers, prompting urgent calls for improved underground networks and enhanced anti-ballistic and counter-drone capabilities. Recent strikes, including a drone attack on Kyivstar's headquarters and Vodafone Ukraine's data center, highlig...
InSpatio has inaugurated China's first simulation-led embodied AI data center in Hangzhou. This facility is designed to generate an impressive one million hours of robot training data each month. The establishment of this data center is significant as it positions InSpatio at the forefront of spati...
Hyundai Motor Group is intensifying its AI data center project in Korea with the inauguration of the HMG Saemangeum Office in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. This office will lead the initiative, which includes two special purpose companies focused on hyperscale construction and high-performance comp...
Chevron Corp. is set to proceed with the Microsoft Corp. data center project in West Texas as planned, despite a recent suspension of digital infrastructure permits by Governor Greg Abbott. This decision underscores Chevron's commitment to the timeline of the project, which is crucial for both compa...
Microsoft reported a slight acceleration in revenue growth, indicating a positive trend in its financial performance. However, the company faces challenges with cash flows due to increased investments in data centers, which are essential for supporting its cloud services. This duality highlights the...
Microsoft reported a slight acceleration in revenue growth, driven by strong demand for its cloud services. However, the company faces challenges with cash flows due to increased investments in data centers, which are essential for supporting its expanding cloud infrastructure. This investment is cr...
Data center rack density has surged to an average of 27 kW, significantly impacting development planning as operators rush to deploy AI-capable infrastructure. This rapid growth highlights a critical bottleneck in the physical infrastructure necessary for effective power and thermal management, whic...
ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026, significant advancements in its counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities, moving its Single Integrated Operating Picture (SIOP) and Tactical Airspace and C-UAS Operations (TACO) systems from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to TRL 7. T...
Percepto has launched Axion, a software platform designed to enhance the analysis of data collected by industrial drones. This new platform utilizes AI to provide insights from existing drone fleets and inspection records without requiring companies to purchase new hardware. By leveraging over 160 s...
Honeywell Technologies has raised its full-year 2026 guidance following a robust third quarter, as reported by CEO Vimal Kapur during an earnings call. The company experienced significant year-over-year sales growth, with an 8% increase in Building Automation and a 16% rise in Process Automation and...
xMEMS Labs has commenced mass production of its XMC-2400 and XMC-4800 solid-state cooling chips, targeting AI glasses, smartphones, and data-center hardware. The first XMC-2400 products are anticipated to hit the market in early 2027, utilizing xMEMS’ innovative all-silicon piezoMEMS technology to f...
Brightray has announced plans for a 10-megawatt AI data center in Indiana, utilizing factory-built modules to aim for a one-year delivery timeline. The project, revealed on October 14, involves a letter of intent with a US mission-critical infrastructure partner to manufacture and integrate data hal...
Ambrosia Energy has commenced construction on a battery factory in Austin, Texas, aimed at supporting its solar-powered plants for data centers. The facility, spanning 150,000 square feet, is expected to produce 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries, with full production anticipated in two to three years....
Ambrosia Energy has announced the construction of a 10 gigawatt-hour battery factory near Austin, Texas, as revealed by co-founder and CEO Ben Longmier at TechCrunch Disrupt. The facility, covering 150,000 square feet, aims to achieve full production within two to three years, enabling the company t...
KONST, a Taiwan-based AI compute operator, has successfully raised $30 million in Series B funding, primarily led by ADATA Technology. This funding aims to enhance the company's AI data center buildout across Asia and to further develop its Token Factory strategy, which is crucial for meeting the in...
Amazon has announced it will discontinue the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in negotiations for data center deals with local governments. This decision follows a similar move by Microsoft earlier this year and comes in response to community backlash against the secrecy surrounding such agre...
Amazon has announced it will cease using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) during negotiations for data center deals with local governments. This decision follows a similar move by Microsoft earlier this year and aims to address community concerns regarding the secrecy surrounding AI infrastructure p...
Meteomatics, a Swiss weather technology company, has introduced the Strato multicopter drone, which achieved an altitude of 34,245 feet (10,438 meters) to gather atmospheric data. This drone is designed to measure critical weather parameters such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, and wind spee...
The Satellite Applications Catapult has announced the establishment of the National Autonomy and Drone Innovation Centre (NADIC) at Westcott Venture Park, supported by £2.25 million from Buckinghamshire Council. This facility aims to provide UK companies with a controlled environment to generate reg...
Teradyne, Inc. has unveiled its Titan™ HP platform, which features advanced burn-in capabilities tailored for high-power AI and automotive devices. This innovative system allows for per-device thermal control and realistic workload testing, optimizing reliability stress functions and reducing costs...
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched its first family of low-voltage 100V enhancement mode GaN-based discrete power transistors. This new lineup includes models RTP100E005G1FL, RTP100E2P6G1FL, RTP100E1P8G1FL-DSC, and RTP100E1P2G1FL-DSC, designed to deliver ultra-fast switching speeds and imp...
Public opposition to data centers is escalating beyond the U.S., impacting investments in Europe and Asia. Concerns over electricity, water, and land use are leading to project delays and stricter regulations, with approximately $42 billion in European investments affected. The tension between the A...
Efficient Computer has announced it raised over $97 million in Series B funding, achieving a valuation of $650 million. This funding will support the mass production of its Electron E1 processor, which boasts a 10 to 100 times improvement in energy efficiency for AI applications. The company aims to...
Researchers have projected that electricity demand from AI data centers could reach 1% of global consumption by 2030. This significant increase highlights the growing reliance on AI technologies and the infrastructure needed to support them. The implications of this projection are substantial, as c...
As the complexity of AI and data center devices increases, particularly with multi-chiplet designs and power envelopes reaching thousands of watts, the need for effective testing has become critical. Testing each device under real-world conditions is essential to ensure reliability and performance i...
The rapid increase in robot model parameters has not been matched by the availability of high-quality physical interaction data. Current compliant data in China stands at only 500,000 hours, while commercial deployment requires tens of millions of hours, resulting in a gap exceeding 99%. The China A...
EagleNXT has successfully delivered nine eBee VISION drone kits to the U.S. Army’s National Training Center located at Fort Irwin, California. This shipment fulfills an order announced in April 2026 and marks a significant step in the company's commitment to domestic production of drones and sensors...
On September 23, it was reported that China has successfully launched key components for an orbital datacenter. These components include on-board AI computing capabilities, cloud-native satellite software, and advanced 100 Gbps-class laser communication links, developed through multiple concurrent p...
Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Motion, recently highlighted the company's new portfolio of data center racks aimed at addressing the increasing power and computing demands of AI infrastructure. He noted that the power requirements at the rack level are surging, with deployments expected to reach...
Watney has successfully raised $80 million to enhance its robotic solutions for data centers, focusing on the physical tasks necessary for increasing compute capacity. The funding round, announced on September 17, includes co-leads Valor Atreides AI Fund and Hummingbird Ventures, alongside returning...
Emerald AI, Google, and NVIDIA have announced the formation of the AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA), aimed at advancing data centers that can dynamically manage electricity usage based on grid conditions. This initiative seeks to enhance AI infrastructure by enabling more efficient energy use, u...
Wall Street is evaluating the potential effects of a slowdown in AI model development on data center investments. Companies like Oracle, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar have heavily invested in AI infrastructure, but recent proposals for a slowdown have led to stock declines across the sector. The sign...
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Amazon to create customized silicon for large-scale AI data centers, focusing on AI inference. This partnership aims to enhance data center infrastructure by improving computing and connectivity capabilities, as highlighted by Qualcomm...
AirData has enhanced its Live Streaming platform by adding recording and rewind capabilities, allowing authorized viewers to review the previous 10 minutes of an active stream. This feature addresses the challenge of remote drone operations where key events may occur while the necessary personnel ar...
Panmnesia, in collaboration with Meta, has proposed a new architecture that enables AI data centers to function more like a unified computer rather than a collection of separate machines. This design utilizes Compute Express Link (CXL) to connect CPUs, AI accelerators, and memory across racks, addre...
Residents and community groups across Asia, from Australia to India, are increasingly opposing the establishment of large AI data centers due to concerns over their impact on local electricity supplies and community well-being. In Moss Vale, Australia, opposition began within a local WhatsApp group,...
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have announced a new integration that incorporates Remote ID data into the Airwise Nexus common operating picture. This partnership aims to provide operators with a comprehensive view of low-altitude airspace activity, enhancing the management of complex drone missions...
Teradyne, Inc. has launched three advanced instruments for its UltraFLEXplus platform, specifically designed to address the growing complexities of AI and data center semiconductor testing. The UltraPin5000-EM, UltraPort-PCIe6, and UltraVS64-HP instruments enhance scalability, flexibility, and perfo...
AirData, a drone fleet management platform based in California, has announced it has tracked over 65 million drone flights globally, encompassing more than 850,000 drones and 470,000 pilots. This milestone arrives as the FAA's Part 108 rule, which would permit routine beyond visual line of sight (BV...
Nvidia has announced a strategic investment in Cloverleaf, a data center developer established in 2024. Cloverleaf has successfully executed gigawatt-scale projects throughout North America, showcasing its capability in the energy sector. This investment is significant as it highlights Nvidia's com...
Japanese trading house Itochu is set to enter the data center market, planning to invest several hundred billion yen by 2030 to establish around 10 facilities across Japan. These centers will be leased to major tech companies, including U.S. firms, before potentially being sold off. This move is si...
Artificial intelligence relies heavily on physical infrastructure, particularly data centers that require substantial electrical systems and cooling equipment. A 2026 study indicates that copper is the most critical metal, accounting for 83% of the modeled mineral mass needed for AI data-center infr...
Molex, a global leader in electronics, is investing in CAEPlus to develop BoundaryCool, an active liquid cooling platform aimed at managing heat from advanced AI and high-performance computing systems. This investment is crucial as data centers face challenges from rising processor temperatures, nec...
Researchers in the United States have introduced a novel photonics design platform aimed at expediting the creation of high-performance chips for data centers. OpenLight, a semiconductor company based in California, and Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor have enhanced their PH18DA photonics ecosy...
Canadian police and defense agencies have gained a new capability to operate their situational-awareness tools without relying on foreign cloud services. ThinkOn, a Canadian sovereign cloud provider, and AVSS, a drone technology firm, have successfully integrated the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) with in...
AI is transforming the infrastructure that supports it, particularly at the compute layer. As server architectures and AI accelerators become increasingly intricate, the demand for effective testing has surged. This evolution necessitates advanced testing methodologies to ensure reliability and perf...
Microsoft has officially opened its fourth data center region in India, expanding its cloud services footprint in the country. This new region aims to support the growing demand for cloud solutions among businesses and enhance digital transformation efforts across various sectors. The establishment...
Emerson has introduced its DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers, which features an automation portfolio tailored for AI-scale data centers. This platform integrates thermal, mechanical, and electrical subsystems within a scalable architecture, enhancing the monitoring and control of data cent...
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