Firmus to supply OpenAI compute capacity in Malaysia
Data Center Dynamics reports that Firmus will provide compute capacity to OpenAI in Malaysia. The article notes this development as OpenAI’s Stargate efforts in South Korea face delays.
IDF and Oaktree finance $1.7bn Bloom Energy fuel-cell deployment
IDF and Oaktree are jointly investing $1.7 billion to support deployment of Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell technology, according to Energy Monitor. The funding is aimed at building infrastructure that can supply clean power for AI and other high-demand data center applications.
Australia Emerges as Major Hub for Large Data Centers
Australia is rapidly becoming a global leader in hosting large data centers, following strong federal and state policies that encouraged renewable energy and infrastructure investment. CleanTechnica reports this shift builds on the country’s rooftop solar success and highlights growing capacity for big-scale data operations.
Anthropic may lease Meta compute in potential $10bn deal
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to lease compute capacity from Meta in a deal that could be worth about $10 billion. The move would see Meta expand its role toward becoming a cloud provider for large AI workloads, according to reports.
Duos Edge to Deliver 10MW for Hyperscaler Under $111M Deal
Duos Edge AI has signed a $111 million agreement to provide 10MW of capacity for five years to an investment-grade hyperscaler, Data Center Dynamics reports. The deal secures short-term compute capacity from Duos Edge without naming the customer.
Sharon AI inks $1.32bn five-year cloud services deal with unnamed lab
Sharon AI has signed a five-year cloud computing services agreement worth $1.32 billion with an unnamed AI laboratory, according to Data Center Dynamics. Financial terms and technical details beyond duration and value were not disclosed in the excerpt.
Power planning for AI infrastructure with Ramboll's Michael Bergstrom
Ramboll’s Michael Bergstrom discusses the evolving challenges of planning, designing, and integrating power systems for AI infrastructure in a DCD interview. He highlights how AI workloads change demand profiles and require more holistic utility and site-level coordination.
Dominion Energy to Pilot LōD Grid-Responsive AI Inference in Ashland
Dominion Energy will pilot LōD’s grid-responsive AI inference technology in Ashland, Virginia, under its Accelerate program. The trial aims to test AI-driven load management and grid interaction in a real-world distribution setting, per Data Center Dynamics.
PJM’s capacity auction struggles amid data center demand
PJM’s latest capacity auction failed to keep pace with surging electricity demand from data centers, highlighting shortcomings in its traditional procurement process. The grid operator is set to adopt a new approach intended to better secure generation and capacity resources.
Grounding strategies for 800V DC in data centers
Data Center Dynamics outlines grounding and protection practices for 800V DC power architectures aimed at improving safety and resilience in next-generation AI infrastructure. The piece presents proven approaches to reduce fault risks and operational disruption in high-voltage DC deployments.
Iren builds a vertically integrated neocloud for AI at gigawatt scale
Data Center Dynamics reports Iren has shifted from crypto mining to developing a vertically integrated neocloud to support large-scale AI workloads. The piece outlines the company’s infrastructure strategy and ambitions for gigawatt-scale capacity.
Polibeli signs MoUs to enter AI data center projects in Thailand and Indonesia
E-commerce firm Polibeli has signed memoranda of understanding for data center projects in Thailand and Indonesia, signaling a move into AI infrastructure. Details on project scale, timelines and partners were not provided in the excerpt.