Tag Archives: data centers

Dans un paysage dominé par les hyperscalers étrangers, la Suisse construit progressivement un écosystème cloud fondé sur une souveraineté numérique pragmatique et adaptée à ses spécificités nationales

La Suisse renforce son autonomie numérique face aux hyperscalers étrangers, en développant un écosystème cloud national. Le Swiss Government Cloud marque un tournant stratégique pour l’État et les collectivités. Des acteurs privés, coopératifs et cantonaux proposent des alternatives souveraines adaptées … Read the full press release

Entre sécurité, durabilité et souveraineté numérique, Hidora et sa plateforme Hikube illustrent la nouvelle orientation du cloud en Suisse

Hidora lance Hikube, une nouvelle plateforme cloud multi-zones 100 % suisse. Les données sont répliquées entre Genève, Gland et Lucerne pour garantir la résilience. L’initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie nationale de souveraineté numérique. La plateforme respecte les normes ISO 27001, … Read the full press release

Hidora redéfinit la souveraineté du cloud avec Hikube : la première plateforme cloud 100% Suisse à réplication automatique sur trois data centers

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le fournisseur cloud suisse Hidora lance Hikube, une plateforme cloud inédite en Suisse qui réplique automatiquement les données sur trois centres situés à Genève, Gland et Lucerne, garantissant ainsi une résilience exceptionnelle même en cas de panne … Read the full press release

German Data Center Security Specialist Kentix Joins ASSA ABLOY to Strengthen Digital & Access Solutions Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Kentix GmbH, a German designer and manufacturer specializing in monitoring and access control systems for data centers. Founded in 2008 and based in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Kentix employs around 40 people and generated approximately EUR … Read the full press release

ABB Strengthens AI Data Center Innovation with NVIDIA through New Gigawatt-Scale Power Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ABB has entered into a partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced power distribution solutions that will enable the construction of next-generation gigawatt-scale data centers capable of handling the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence workloads. The collaboration centers … Read the full press release

Kelvion Enters Next Growth Phase as Apollo Becomes Majority Investor and Triton Remains Strategic Partner

(IN BRIEF) Apollo-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in German-based Kelvion, a global leader in heat exchange and cooling solutions, from Triton, which will retain a minority interest. Kelvion specializes in advanced thermal management technologies for data centers, energy … Read the full press release

Nokia and MX Fiber Build 1,800 km Optical Backbone to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion in Southeastern Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and MX Fiber have launched a 1,800 km high-capacity optical backbone network in Southeastern Mexico to expand digital connectivity and support major economic projects, including the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train. Using Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch … Read the full press release

Atos and APL Data Center Win UGAP Contract to Boost Public-Sector Data-Center Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) UGAP has engaged Atos and APL Data Center under a three-year, renewable contract to provide consulting and project-management assistance for public-sector computer rooms. The partnership delivers technical audits, studies, and hands-on support aimed at optimizing performance, enhancing security, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Bulgarian city Burgas to Launch Cutting-Edge Scientific Campus to Support Local Universities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Burgas to provide advisory services for the development of a state-of-the-art scientific campus, which is set to open in 2027. The campus, which will serve four universities in … Read the full press release

ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service Offers Businesses a Flexible, Zero-CapEx Solution for Energy Storage and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ABB has launched its Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service to provide businesses with a flexible, zero-CapEx solution for energy storage. This service, designed for various industries, enables companies to adopt advanced energy solutions without large capital investments, ensuring immediate … Read the full press release

Infineon’s OptiMOS™ 6 80V MOSFETs Drive Energy Efficiency in AI Servers, Saving Over 1.2 MWh Per Hour in Hyperscale Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has introduced its OptiMOS™ 6 80V power MOSFETs, integrated into an AI server platform by a leading processor manufacturer. These MOSFETs, in a 5×6 mm² dual side cooling package, provide improved efficiency, resulting in substantial energy … Read the full press release

Equinor Unveils New Power Business Area and Appoints Helge Haugane as EVP to Propel Sustainable Growth and Reliability in Global Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has established a new Power business area by integrating its renewable energy assets with flexible power solutions from its MMP division. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for electricity fueled by increased … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

UBS OneASEAN Summit 2025 Explores Investment Opportunities and Economic Growth Drivers in Southeast Asia

(IN BRIEF) The 13th UBS OneASEAN Summit in Singapore brought together over 900 investors and policymakers to examine the evolving investment opportunities in Southeast Asia. UBS highlighted the region’s economic growth, particularly in sectors like Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure, driven … Read the full press release

Nokia Appoints Justin Hotard as New CEO, Succeeding Pekka Lundmark in Strategic Leadership Shift

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has announced a leadership change with Justin Hotard set to succeed Pekka Lundmark as the new President and CEO, starting April 1, 2025. Hotard, with over 25 years of experience in technology, is expected to drive Nokia’s … Read the full press release

ABB India Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Sustainable Growth in India

(IN BRIEF) ABB India is celebrating 75 years of operations, having played a significant role in India’s industrial and technological development since its inception in 1949. The company has contributed to electrification, automation, and digitalization across sectors such as utilities, … Read the full press release

AWS Joins SSAB in Pioneering Fossil-Free Steel Use for Swedish Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) This partnership between SSAB and AWS is a significant step towards decarbonizing the materials used in critical infrastructure. By adopting cutting-edge technology like HYBRIT, AWS is not only taking meaningful action toward its sustainability goals but also leading … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Leads Consortium to Advance Quantum Security in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has initiated a 10-year strategic partnership led by Deutsche Telekom, called “Nostradamus,” to build a quantum key distribution (QKD) testing infrastructure. This infrastructure will evaluate QKD devices from European manufacturers and support the development of … Read the full press release

Innovative Optical Packaging Technology Revolutionizes Data Centers and AI Hardware with Support from Heraeus and aiXscale Photonics

(IN BRIEF) RWTH Aachen University’s Chair of Integrated Photonics has pioneered an innovative packaging technology for optical data links in collaboration with aiXscale Photonics. This technology enables the co-packaging of optical and electrical systems on a wafer scale, leading to … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s Platinum Membership with Open Compute Project Signals Support for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has become a platinum member of the Open Compute Project (OCP) to support energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers. The OCP is a community focused on redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands … Read the full press release