Tag: Data center

PolicyTechnology

Proposed Data Center Conversion of Historic Pennsylvania Psychiatric Facility Faces Regulatory Hurdles

A controversial proposal to convert the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a 1.3 million square foot data center faces potential delays due to newly proposed regulations. Opposition groups have gathered thousands of signatures against the project, citing environmental and community impact concerns. The situation highlights growing tensions between data center expansion and local community planning across Pennsylvania.

Historic Facility Conversion Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Plans to transform the former psychiatric hospital known as Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a major data center facility near Philadelphia are encountering significant regulatory obstacles, according to reports from East Vincent Township. Pennhurst Holdings LLC, the current property owner, intends to sell the land to a data center developer, with the site’s existing ‘Mixed Use Industrial’ zoning already permitting data center use.

by Natalie Brooks
InfrastructureTelecom

Fiber Shortages Stalling UK Data Center Expansion and AI Infrastructure Projects

Critical fiber infrastructure gaps are causing significant delays for UK data center projects according to a new industry survey. The report indicates that connectivity challenges are particularly affecting developments outside traditional data center hubs and hindering AI infrastructure deployment.

Fiber Infrastructure Gaps Disrupting UK Data Center Timelines

According to reports from networking firm Neos Networks, fiber availability has become a critical bottleneck for data center development across the United Kingdom. The survey, conducted in partnership with research firm Censuswide, reveals that 82 percent of UK data center operators have experienced delays in site builds or expansion projects specifically due to connectivity constraints.

by Darren Holt
AIBusiness

Amazon Workforce Reductions Continue as Company Shifts Billions Toward AI Infrastructure

Amazon is reportedly preparing another significant round of layoffs, potentially affecting 15% of its HR department. This continues a trend of workforce reductions as the company redirects spending toward AI development and data center expansion.

Amazon Workforce Reductions Continue Amid AI Investment Push

Amazon workers could face additional significant layoffs with approximately 15% of the company’s human resources department potentially affected, according to reports from Fortune. Sources indicate that the People eXperience Technology team, which serves as Amazon’s HR division, is expected to be the most heavily impacted, though other consumer-facing business units may also see reductions.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessStartups

Fortivum Consulting Expands Dublin Operations with 50 New Engineering Roles

Dublin-based Fortivum Consulting has launched its new headquarters in Tallaght, creating 50 specialized engineering positions. The data centre consultancy plans to double its workforce while establishing international learning partnerships and global expansion initiatives.

Major Dublin Expansion for Engineering Consultancy

Irish engineering firm Fortivum Consulting has officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Tallaght, Dublin, according to company announcements. Sources indicate the strategic move will create 50 highly skilled positions, effectively doubling the organization’s current workforce of 50 employees over the next 18 months.

by Natalie Brooks