The Data Center Survival Guide for 2025’s Brutal Reality
Data center operators are facing a perfect storm of challenges in 2025. A new guide outlines the critical strategies needed to survive power constraints, thermal escalation, and rising costs.
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Data Center Deals Hit $61B in 2025, But There’s a Catch
A new report reveals the global data center market surged to $61 billion in 2025. The growth is driven by AI, but it’s powered by risky private equity debt and massive energy demands that communities are fighting.
AI Giants Can Borrow Way More, But Reality Is Slowing Them Down
A new analysis from Bank of America argues the biggest AI companies have massive room for more debt to fund their ambitions. However, building the actual physical infrastructure fast enough is becoming a serious problem.
AI Art Tools Compared: OpenArt, Firefly, Designer, Desygner
Gizmodo recently compared several AI-powered design platforms. Each tool serves a different user, from pros in the Adobe ecosystem to teams needing quick, branded content.
Yondr flips switch on second Virginia data center, plans 336MW campus
Yondr has announced its second data center at its Loudoun County, Virginia campus is ready for service. The initial 12MW phase is part of a 48MW facility, with the full build slated for 2026, as the company eyes a massive 336MW campus.
Amazon Puts Alexa+ on the Web, But It’s Still Playing Catch-Up
Amazon is rolling out a web-based version of its Alexa+ AI assistant, moving it beyond smart speakers. The interface is familiar but basic, and while currently free, Amazon plans to eventually charge non-Prime users $20 a month.
Docker’s Big Security Play: Hardened Images Are Now Free
In a major shift, Docker has open-sourced its previously paid Docker Hardened Images (DHI) under the Apache 2.0 license. These Alpine and Debian-based images promise dramatically reduced vulnerabilities and a much smaller footprint. A paid enterprise tier with extended support remains for regulated
Chindata’s new AI data center kit tackles the power crunch
The Chinese data center operator has unveiled its ‘Next’ total solution, designed for denser GPU clusters. It also announced a partnership to build a massive new campus in Shaoguan, China.
Building an AI Factory? Your Datacenter Isn’t Ready
AI workloads are forcing a complete rethink of datacenter strategy. It’s not just about faster chips, but power, heat, and operational design. Here’s what needs to change.
The FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS Gets Sharper
The FinOps Foundation has released version 1.3 of its FOCUS specification to standardize cloud cost data. This move targets the expensive, custom integration work companies do to reconcile bills from different platforms.