Fujitsu has unveiled its groundbreaking Monaka processor, a 144-core Armv9 behemoth designed for next-generation data centers. Built using cutting-edge technology, Monaka promises superior energy efficiency and performance, challenging industry giants AMD and Intel.
Equinix announces a US$260 million investment in a state-of-the-art data center in Singapore, designed to support the surge in AI and next-generation workloads. This strategically located facility, SG6, will be Equinix’s sixth IBX data center in Singapore and a key component of the nation’s digital infrastructure expansion.
Phison has launched the Pascari D205V, a groundbreaking 128TB data center SSD designed to tackle the growing data storage demands of modern data centers. This PCIe Gen5 drive boasts impressive speeds and capacity, exceeding previous generations by a significant margin.
Micron has unveiled the ION 6550, a blazing-fast 60TB SSD aimed squarely at data centers and demanding workloads. This PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive boasts impressive performance, energy efficiency, and endurance, making it a potential game-changer for AI, cloud storage, and content delivery.
Financial analyst Yiannis Zourmpanos believes Nvidia’s stock could soar to $204, driven by its strong third-quarter performance and booming demand for its high-performance GPUs. This bullish outlook is fueled by the company’s leadership in AI and data-intensive applications, despite some supply chain challenges.
SolarBank Corporation, a leader in renewable energy, announces its strategic entry into the rapidly growing data center market. Recognizing the industry’s significant energy needs and commitment to sustainability, SolarBank aims to become a key player in developing, owning, and partnering on data center infrastructure. This move aligns with SolarBank’s mission to create a clean energy grid and deliver innovative, scalable solutions that power industries and communities.
Meta’s ambitious plans to construct a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. have hit a roadblock due to the discovery of a rare bee species on the proposed site. The project, which aimed to provide emissions-free electricity for the new data center, faced several environmental and regulatory hurdles, forcing Meta to explore alternative energy sources.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares took a hit on Thursday, plummeting by 14% despite exceeding third-quarter revenue expectations. While its data center business thrived, driven by strong demand for EPYC and Instinct products, a decline in gaming revenue and a conservative fourth-quarter outlook dampened investor sentiment. However, analysts remain optimistic about AMD’s future, highlighting its growing AI capabilities and potential to challenge NVIDIA’s dominance in the AI market.
DataBank, a leading data center colocation provider, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commitment to green power for the fourth consecutive year. The company climbed to the 54th spot on the EPA’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users, showcasing its dedication to sustainability and its ambitious goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
AMD CEO Lisa Su outlines the company’s ambitious plans for the data center AI market, predicting strong growth and highlighting its competitive edge against Nvidia. Su emphasizes the rapidly expanding total addressable market, AMD’s robust product roadmap, and its ability to cater to diverse AI workloads.
