Qualcomm deepens AI ambitions with VinAI acquisition
Qualcomm has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities through the acquisition of the generative AI division of VinAI, a prominent research company based in Vietnam. The deal brings the division’s talent and technology under the umbrella of the US chipmaker, as it strengthens its position in the global race to develop and deploy AI solutions across […]
Bitcoin miner pivots to AI as it puts digital currency expansion on ice
Bitcoin miner IREN Limited has drawn a line under the rapid expansion of its crypto operations, freezing further investment at 52 exahashes per second (EH/s) and refocusing on what it describes as the next phase of its evolution: scalable infrastructure for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The Sydney-based firm, which has become one of the […]
AI infrastructure must evolve to meet sustainability demands
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, the infrastructure that powers them is coming under increased scrutiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Nordic region, where atNorth, a fast-scaling data centre operator, is reimagining what responsible digital infrastructure should look like. The company’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines a bold […]
Strategic expansion underscores growing need for AI-ready infrastructure
A major underground network development in Columbus, Ohio, is set to strengthen the region’s digital infrastructure as demand for AI-ready connectivity continues to accelerate. Lightpath, a provider of all-fibre connectivity services, has confirmed it will construct 102 route miles of high-fibre count, multi-conduit infrastructure in the city, anchored by an unnamed hyperscaler. The network, scheduled […]
Data centers hold the key to Africa’s digital future
A new $100 million investment in digital infrastructure signals a turning point in Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic transformation. In a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of digital infrastructure to emerging markets, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed $100 million in debt financing to Raxio Group. The […]
