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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: IIX Announces Acquisition of Allegro Networks
International Internet Exchange announced in late October that it acquired Allegro Networks as well as a new platform to fully automate the buying and provisioning of networks. IIX's acquisition of Allegro is a major step in its effort to expand and grow its enterprise interconnectivity solutions. Al Burgio, founder and CEO of IIX, said that the deal will allow IIX to respond more effectively to the rapid adoption of enterprise cloud computing and rising demand for secure and flexible direct interconnections between providers and networks. Allegro has been innovating the automation process with a platform it calls Snap. With the technology, organizations are...
Modular Data Center Expansion Planned For Red Cloud
Australian hosting company Red Cloud announced in late October that it signed an exclusive deal with Cannon Technologies to deploy its range of T4 modular data center solutions within the expansion of its data center parks. Red Cloud CEO Carl Woodbridge said that the company specifically partnered with Cannon because of the flexibility its technology offers, as well as the ability to reduce operational costs. The module pods are assembled using only basic hand tools, eliminating the need for expensive machinery and making it easy for customers to customize their service options. Using a modular data center approach also allows Red...
Paris Data Center Planned For IBM
As part of a year-long push to increase its cloud service platform, IBM announced in late October that it plans to establish a Paris data center to provide SoftLayer solutions to French customers. IBM hasn't released specific details about the French data center, except to say it will be capable of supporting thousands of physical servers. According to the company, the new facility will provide customers in the area with access to more options for moving data and operations onto a cloud platform. The local data center will also enable organizations with in-country data residency requirements to benefit from IBM's services. "The Paris cloud...
Middle East Data Center Market Showing Growth
A report released by Arab Advisors Group in late October found that Middle East data centers are being built more frequently than in previous years and a preference is being shown to colocation facilities. Data centers analyzed for the study were located in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Colocation facilities were the most common type of Middle East data center being created, with 24 out of 25 facilities offering the service. Cloud services were the second most popular offering, available in 18 Gulf data centers.Mohammad Al Shawwa, research manager...
Seattle Data Center Sustainability Focus For New Amazon Facility
Clise Properties Inc. and Graphite Design Group partnered earlier this year to design Amazon's new Seattle data center, and pitched their ideas to the Seattle Review Board in late October.Richard Stevenson, President and COO of Clise Properties said there are already several clients interested in the property and that the facility could be up and running by early 2017, depending on when they gain approval from the board. The plans for the facility call for an 11-story building that could potentially pipe heat to neighboring buildings. The use of recycled waste heat is similar to a process used to save energy within...