Govee's Lights Play Center Stage in My Home, But Big Prime Day Discounts on Them Won't Last Long
You’ve never seen anything quite like Govee’s lights. While I’ve tested a number of their smart, colorful light displays, Govee’s smart floodlights have a permanent spot in my home (and its smart plug is pretty great, too). But the more...
New investments could transform the data center power equation
Data centers are driving demand for expanded power transmission and distribution from utilities But they’re also contributing to demand for transformers and other critical power gear in a tight supply market Several power component vendors are stepping up manufacturing to...
Nuclear power has hit the data center mainstream
Momentum behind nuclear power in the data center industry is picking up steam as AI drives up energy demand Multiple companies are striking deployment agreements, power purchase deals and collaboration pacts Government backing for nuclear in the U.S. isn’t hurting...
Global data center capex surged 53% Y/Y in 1Q 2025, says Dell’Oro Group
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, worldwide data center capex surged 53 percent year-over-year in 1Q 2025, marking the sixth consecutive quarter...
Pennsylvania coal plant finds new life as AI data center site
A massive project in Pennsylvania seeks to turn an old coal site into a natural gas-powered data center campus The project comes as data centers hunt for new sources of power to keep building despite electrical grid constraints Old coal...
Corning amps up data center focus with new fiber products
Corning unveiled a new suite of products to help operators build more fiber into the data center The move comes as the data center industry faces demand for “rapidly growing” AI clusters, said Dell’Oro’s Sameh Boujelbene Corning wants to replace...
Energy is at the top of the data center agenda heading into 2025
2024 saw data center operators scramble to line up enough power for the new AI facilities coming down the pipe Nuclear emerged as a top contender, offering a balance of reliability, capacity and low carbon emissions The power polka is...
Nokia’s data center push is starting to pay off
Nokia is looking to make a name for itself in the data center networking market A recent deal with Microsoft shows the ball is starting to roll in the right direction VP Mike Bushong dished on its strategy for winning...
Inside the data center boom: AI, liquid cooling and future challenges
What’s driving the data center boom? In this interview, Tim Hickinbottom from DPI discusses how AI is reshaping the industry and the critical importance of effective cooling solutions. From submersible tanks to the latest cooling technologies, Hickinbottom offers valuable insights...
Verizon is using AI to improve call center performance
Verizon told us how they are deploying AI in their call centers A VP said that the AI helps staff learn how to best deal with customer calls Apps include a live call transcription and a virtual assistant MOBILE WORLD...