Data center articles

Researchers claim Linux kernel tweak could reduce data center energy use by 30%

Forward-looking: Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers. The proposed alteration comes at a crucial time, as computing currently accounts for about 5 percent of the world's daily energy use, with data centers being major contributors to this consumption.

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani plots world's largest AI data center in India

First-ever data center on the Moon set to launch next month

AI adoption to double storage demands in just 3 years, Seagate survey finds

Most GeForce Now subscription tiers currently unavailable, Nvidia says due to overwhelming demand

Nvidia's data center customers are postponing Blackwell chip orders due to overheating and other issues

Arm considers acquisition of data center chipmaker Ampere

Microsoft develops GreenSKU framework to limit environmental cost of server hardware

Nvidia "Blackwell Ultra" GB300 GPU to include 288GB of HBM3e memory and draw 1,400W

Microsoft surges ahead in AI race with massive Nvidia chip acquisition

The big picture: Microsoft has purchased a staggering number of Nvidia's Hopper chips this year, far outpacing what its rivals have been able to procure. With Microsoft's significant lead and its deep ties to OpenAI, the company is well-positioned as tech giants vie for AI supremacy.

Apple may be working on a custom AI server chip with Broadcom's help

Microsoft's new data center design dramatically decreases water usage

Next-gen Nvidia GPU "Rubin" is ahead of schedule, uses 3nm manufacturing and HBM4

The unsung heroes of chip sales: field application engineers

Tech companies race to build AI superclusters with 100,000+ GPUs in high-stakes competition

Japanese cable maker Fujikura sees stock surge 400% on AI-fueled demand for fiber optics

"The Mountain" from Game of Thrones sets world record by deadlifting 996 pounds of SSDs

Jensen Huang envisions 24/7 AI factories: "Just like we generate electricity, we're now going to be generating AI"

Nvidia's stellar Q3 proves that the age of AI is in full steam

Nvidia Blackwell data center GPUs could face further delays due to overheating problems

The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover

Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.

Next-gen synthetic diamond cooling tech for chips could secure CHIPS Act backing

What just happened? Akash Systems, an Oakland-based startup, has landed a preliminary deal with the US government for major funding under the CHIPS Act. The company, which is developing diamond-based cooling technology for semiconductors, has signed a non-binding memorandum with the Department of Commerce. If finalized, it would net Akash $18.2 million in direct funds and $50 million in federal and state tax credits.

Phison steals Micron's PCIe 5 SSD crown after just one day with a 122TB drive

New thermal material provides 72% better cooling than conventional paste

Why it matters: Data centers are hot, both figuratively and literally. As we feed more and more data and processing demands into these server farms, keeping them from overheating is becoming an increasingly expensive and energy-intensive challenge. But researchers at the University of Texas may have a cool solution – a new thermal interface material that can whisk heat away from processors better than the likes of Thermalright and Thermal Grizzly.

Google Cloud upgrades AI infrastructure with Trillium TPU and Nvidia-powered VMs