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Nuclear Power Could Meet 10% of Projected Data Center Demand

6 days ago | datacenterknowledge.com | James Walker

New nuclear power capacity could potentially meet about 10% of the projected increase in data center power demand over the next decade, a new report indicates. According to analysis from Deloitte, data center electricity demand could rise fivefold to 176 GW by 2035.
Nvidia Sees $5.5B Hit From New Trump China Curbs on Chips

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Nick Turner |Mackenzie Hawkins

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s administration has barred Nvidia Corporation from selling its H20 chip in China, an escalation of Washington’s tech battle with Beijing that will cost the company billions of dollars and hamstring a product line it explicitly designed to comply with previous US curbs.
5 Reasons Why Data Centers May Not Be a Great Investment in 2025

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Christopher Tozzi

By many measures, there has never been a better time to invest in data centers. AI has spawned tremendous interest in expanding data center capacity. Hyperscalers are dumping billions of dollars into data center projects. Data center companies like Digital Realty and Equinix are posting solid revenue numbers. Yet, there is an argument to be made that the financial outlook for the data center industry is not as rosy as it may seem, at least over the short-to-medium term.
Industry Gathers to Tackle Power, AI Scaling Challenges

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | James Walker

Data Center World 2025 officially opened its doors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (April 15), with thousands of delegates from around the world gathering to tackle the twin challenge of scaling for AI and building sustainably. Bill Kleyman, AFCOM Data Center World Program Chair, set the scene during his opening remarks by noting that soaring demand and increased awareness of data centers were being tempered by mounting constraints. “Our industry is having a moment,” Kleyman said.
Subsea Cable Market Expands as AI, Cloud, Geopolitics Reshape Global Networks

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Nathan Eddy

Investment in subsea cable infrastructure is projected to remain high through at least 2029, driven by mounting global demand for digital services and rising concerns over national resilience. According to a 2024 Analysys Mason report on the submarine cable market, spending on new systems and the operation of existing fiber-optic cables is expected to grow from $7.96 billion in 2023 to $9.80 billion by 2029.
Cracking the Code on Cybersecurity ROI

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Christopher Tozzi

Measuring most types of return on investment (ROI) is relatively straightforward: You compare the cost of what you spent to the value of what you gained in return. However, calculating cybersecurity ROI presents a big challenge: It's not always clear how much value cybersecurity investments create because when the investments are effective, nothing happens — meaning no security breaches occur. And you can't easily quantify the monetary value of nothing.
Soluna Expands Wind-Powered Data Center Portfolio with Project Hedy

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Sean Michael Kerner

Modular data center specialist Soluna Holdings is expanding its portfolio of wind-powered facilities with the launch of Project Hedy in South Texas. As data centers worldwide grapple with soaring power demands, an ongoing effort is underway to find sustainable alternatives to traditional energy sources. Wind power is gaining traction among renewable energy options for data centers, as more operators explore its potential to support long-term sustainability goals.
What Are the Biggest Blind Spots for CIOs in AI Security?

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Carrie Pallardy

The AI race is well underway, but eager enterprises could find themselves stumbling into security blind spots. Tension between innovation and security is a tale as old as time. Innovators and CIOs want to blaze trails with new technology. CISOs and other security leaders want to take a more measured approach that mitigates risk. With the rise of AI in recent years regularly being characterized as an arms race, there is a real sense of urgency.
Trump Tariff Turmoil Seeds Uncertainty in Global Data Center Market

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Nathan Eddy

The rollercoaster timeline of the Trump Administration’s “will they, won’t they” tariff plans took another turn on April 9 when a 90-day pause on far-reaching tariffs was announced – save for steep duties still leveraged on Chinese goods. For those working in the data center industry, the threat of higher prices for goods and materials could have a lasting impact on the high-growth sector.
Eamon Akil Farhat | Data Center Knowledge

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Eamon Farhat

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