Data Center

IBM targets AI edge with Power server, software upgrades

IBM aims to bolster infrastructure rollouts with autonomous, AI-assisted portfolio.

How data centers cope with heat waves

High temperatures are putting a strain on IT infrastructure. In Spain, data center operators have refined their strategies to ensure they can survive the heat waves.

Severe weather an increasing risk for data center construction

Data center operators are grappling with risks that include weather, fire, labor, energy constraints, and power and water supplies.

AI tie-in accelerates quantum usefulness, early adopters say

Quantum computers are being seen as partners for AI, and specialist firms are emerging to help take quantum technology from research labs into the real world.

From outdated to outstanding—revolutionizing manufacturing data centers

Gartner: Data center electricity consumption to grow 26% in 2026

AI-optimized servers to account for 31% of data center power consumption in 2026

IBM grows mainframe family with rack, frame models targeting AI, hybrid clouds

The z17 and LinuxONE Rockhopper offer power and security in small, customizable packages.

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

The would-be AI infrastructure provider aims to solve the problem of rising memory prices in a cost-effective way.

Cheap Chinese chips could offer way out of RAM price crisis, Apple suggests

The US government is discouraging, but not yet forbidding, buying from certain Chinese manufacturers. But following other hardware manufacturers and making those deals is a risky move for Apple and a potentially riskier move for IT buyers.

Cisco details Live Protect’s real-time threat mitigation capabilities

Cisco Live Protect for Nexus promises increased security and less downtime for data center networks.