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As data center demand surges, grid access—not land—is deciding which projects move forward, forcing builders to rethink power infrastructure, costs and schedules before construction begins.

This shift from data visualization to data communication needs a more balanced approach to how we design for data, and we need an extended skill set to equip the next generation of data communicators ...

Nobody likes paying a ton of money for internet service (especially if you’re spending a small fortune each month for crappy speeds, like a spotty DSL connection). And while a crafty idea might pop ...

New data centres will only be able to connect to Ireland’s electricity grid if they also generate and supply power to homes and businesses, the regulator that oversees the energy industry has ruled.

Have you ever wished you could share your iPhone’s 3G/4G cellular connection with Wi-Fi-only devices nearby, such as laptops and non-cellular iPads? You’re in ...

IREN Limited announced a major advancement in its Sweetwater data center hub in West Texas by securing a 600MW grid connection agreement for Sweetwater 2, further solidifying its position as a leader ...

A report linked Amazon data centers to miscarriages and rare cancers, drawing concerns about data centers’ presence in ...

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