ECL has launched what it claims is the world’s first hydrogen-powered data center, located off the coast of California in Mountain View. The innovative facility, called MV1, not only operates uniquely but also produces water and achieves a PUE of 1.1, including grid connections. As AI usage grows, this development could significantly impact sustainable tech infrastructure. Read all
PromptArmor has identified a vulnerability in Slack AI where anyone can extract data from private channel. With deliberately misleading prompts, attackers can get Slack AI to reveal valuable information — like API keys — from channels they are not members of. The existence of this defect is causing worries about Slack AI’s security. Especially when it can now pull files from channels and DMs. PromptArmor suggests users should reduce the way this tool handles documents until they’ve laid it to rest. Read all
Alibaba Cloud is making a strong comeback, posting a 6% year-over-year revenue increase for the quarter ending June 30. The company generated RMB 26.5 billion ($3.65 billion), marking its best performance since September 2022. This growth is largely due to a sharp focus on AI technology. Read all
Kingston Digital has introduced the DC2000B, a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, targeting enterprise servers. Designed for internal boot drives in rack-mount servers, it boasts a 112-layer 3D TLC NAND and features hardware-based power loss prevention. With a new aluminum heatsink for better thermal compatibility, the DC2000B ensures high durability and performance, preserving valuable storage bays for data. Read all
Cisco is slashing up to 6,000 jobs—7% of its workforce—as it shifts focus to AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This latest round of layoffs follows the $28 billion Splunk acquisition. CFO Scott Herren emphasizes that the cuts are not about cost-saving but reallocating resources to fuel strategic growth. Cisco’s restructuring signals a bold pivot towards emerging tech, positioning itself for the future. Read all
With the potential spin-off of Amazon Pay into a standalone app, both visibility and usage are likely to increase significantly in India. Currently integrated within the e-commerce app, Amazon Pay may soon operate independently, allowing users to make payments, pay bills, and invest with greater ease. This move aligns with Amazon’s strategy of creating a one-stop shop for everything digital in India’s competitive payment market. Read all
RadiusDC has acquired Miami I, a network-centric data center in South Florida, enhancing its urban data center platform. The 170,000 sq. ft. facility, built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes, offers 15MW of IT power and robust connectivity. RadiusDC plans to expand the power capacity from 3.2MW to 9.2MW by 2026, further strengthening its foothold in the Miami market and beyond. Read all
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has made a strategic move in the hybrid cloud market by acquiring Morpheus Data, a leader in hybrid cloud management software. This acquisition clearly demonstrates HPE’s dedication to simplifying IT environments, especially for enterprises facing complex infrastructure challenges. Read all
MechanicWeb has launched AMD Ryzen 9950X-powered hosting services in Dallas, featuring DDR5 ECC RAM and PCIE 5.0 NVMe SSDs. The company claims up to 20X performance gains and 3X faster page loads without any changes to the website. The Ryzen 9950X CPU offers top single-thread performance, with superior PHP and MySQL performance and enhanced security features. Read all
Firefighters responded to a fire at a former R.R. Donnelley plant in Chicago’s South Loop, now a major data center. The blaze, reported on a carpet or roof, was quickly extinguished. The historic 1912 building now houses the Midwest’s largest multi-tenant Equinix data center. No downtime has been reported. Read all
In a testament to the booming IaaS industry, RackNerd has secured a coveted spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. This achievement follows the company’s earlier recognition on the Inc. 5000 Regionals Pacific list, solidifying its position as a key player in the rapidly evolving IaaS landscape. Read all
