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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.

4 Reasons Nevada Data Center Sites Should Use Solar Power
There are specific operating requirements for a successful data center and one critical element is power. The power utilized by data centers can rival that of a small town and the long-term cash value of a one-cent decrease in power costs over a 10-year period per MW is approximately $797,160. This is a substantial savings making it no surprise that data center developers are considering sustainable data center power alternatives to realize a desired low PUE and achieve long-term savings. Nevada is a prime location for data centers to utilize sustainable power options, primarily solar power. Here are 4 reasons...
Iowa Data Center Opening for IP Pathways
At the beginning of August, IP Pathways announced plans to open an Iowa data center in Urbandale. The structure, set to open by the end of the month, will serve as a computing facility as well as the company's headquarters. Overall, the building is 13,800 square feet, 5,000 square feet of which will be dedicated to IP Pathways's new data center. The rest of the space will be used for computing equipment support and office suites. The facility will be constructed to Carrier Grade Tier 2 standards, allowing for at least 99.741 percent uptime. Before becoming a data center service provider, IP...
Reno Modular Data Center Expansion Announced For Apple
Apple announced in August that it had applied for multiple permits allowing for the expansion and improvement of its Reno data center. The expansion includes the building of two new computing modules, bringing the total number of data center facilities on the Nevada site to eight. The new modular data center creation is part of Apple's $1 billion overall investment in Nevada. The site started with the initial construction of a 20,000 square foot rapid-deployment module that went live at the beginning of 2014. The Nevada data center has been planned to accommodate an additional eight modules. The buildings sit on 345 acres in...
Data Center Finance: Alpheus Communications Acquires StratITsphere Colocation Unit
Alpheus Communications announced in August that it had acquired the retail colocation business unit of StratITsphere, a Houston data center provider. StratITsphere will continue to operate its 93,000 square foot data center in Houston's Energy Corridor, with a focus on serving wholesale customers. Along with the acquisition, the two companies also formed a partnership that includes an Alpheus long-term lease for 12,000 square feet of space in StratITsphere's Houston facility. The deal will dramatically expand Alpheus' Texas data center footprint and offer SSAE16 certification, A/B diverse power and dedicated, secure mechanical aisles. The Houston site will receive disaster recovery services from Alpheus'...
Amsterdam Data Center Launched by Eleven2
In early August, hosting service provider Eleven2 announced the launch of its new Amsterdam data center to support its growing footprint in Europe. The company did considerable research before choosing the Amsterdam location, as they sought a data center site that would provide best-in-class security and proximity to the region's connectivity resources. The facility boasts access to the linx exchange in London, as well as connections to several bandwidth providers like Telia and Zayo. In addition, the Eleven2 Amsterdam data center achieved a number of certifications for data center sustainability and security, including LEED Gold, ISO 27001 and documentation of their...