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Google Cloud unveils AI-optimised infrastructure enhancements

Google has announced game-changing updates to its AI-optimized cloud, featuring fifth-generation TPUs and NVIDIA H100 GPUs. Companies like Gridspace have reported a 5x increase in AI model training speed using the TPU v5e. This move highlights the demands of generative AI and large language models, which have seen their ‘parameters’ increase tenfold annually. Another notable advancement is the introduction of Multislice technology, which supports scaling of AI models beyond the physical limits of TPU pods. This capability is expected to materially boost Google Cloud’s performance. Lastly, as Google and other hyperscalers industrialize, it is increasingly evident that compute is migrating to regional hubs of power with friendly development environments. These hubs are revitalizing our industrial stock and evolving into the central backbone of our modern compute industry.

Data Center Finance: Colt Group Acquires KVH Co.
Colt Group announced in early November that it will be acquiring 100 percent of Asia's leading information delivery platform provider KVH Co. Ltd. Colt has agreed to purchase KVH for $160 million in cash.Colt delivers integrated network, data center, voice and IT services to midmarket businesses and wholesale customers in 22 European markets, controlling a direct fiber network of over 20,000 buildings and 20 carrier-neutral data centers. Currently the company is targeting global customers in data-intensive industries. The acquisition will be beneficial to Colt's current efforts for global expansion and provide the company with the ability to deliver network coverage...
C Spire Opens New Mississippi Data Center
C Spire announced in early November it has officially opened its new Mississippi data center. The $23 million facility is part of the company's efforts to offer more enterprise services.The Mississippi data center is located on 6.5 acres within the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park and offers 23,800 square feet of available space. The facility received a Tier 3 certification from the Uptime Institute and provides direct access to C Spire's ring-protected fiber network. Many top-tier data centers are wholly owned by private businesses or government agencies and are only available for internal operations. C Spire's...
Bend, Oregon Data Center for Lease
OneNeck IT Solutions engineered their Bend Data Center to manage comprehensive information technology solutions and ensure the highest levels of protection. The facility features industrial grade environmental systems to minimize risks from electrical power failure, fire, water damage, acts of nature and unauthorized access. The facility includes strict environmental controls, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and enhanced security measures. OneNeck IT Solutions’ Bend Data Center is constructed and design certified by the Uptime Institute as a Tier III data center. Tier III data centers offer uptime availability assurance to meet the needs of production environments and mission-critical applications. It employs a...
Webinar: 2015 Cloud and Data Center Planning
WiredRE research suggests that 90% of cloud and data center infrastructure is over-provisioned by 50% or more. Deloitte, Appcara, Ark Data Centres, and WiredRE explore cloud and data center portfolio investing, cloud bursting, and demand response planning. This series is targeted toward technology leaders, IT procurement managers, and senior financial staff who wish to understand best practices in selecting cloud, colocation, and data center alternatives.
Tokyo Data Center Announced For Equinix
Equinix announced in early November that it is opening another Tokyo data center. The increased demand for cloud computing capabilities in the area drove the company to build the new Japan data center.Equinix plans to invest $43 million into the site, which will be the company's fifth Tokyo data center and sixth facility in Japan including an Osaka data center. Equinix has recently increased its presence in the country as Forrester Research predicted that the Japan data center market will grow to $14.2 billion by 2016.The new facility, known as TY5, will be located near the city's financial district, where Equinix...