green data centers

Nscale’s announcement that it will expand UK AI infrastructure in collaboration with Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI marks a significant acceleration in the country’s bid for sovereign, large-scale AI compute — a move that blends private hyperscale investment with geopolitics, national industrial...

The dawn of practical nuclear fusion power—a milestone long held as science fiction’s holy grail—has arrived in the form of Helion Energy’s recent step: the groundbreaking construction of the first commercial fusion power plant, with the ambitious goal of supplying electricity directly to...

Austria’s digital landscape takes a monumental step forward as Microsoft inaugurates its first datacenter region in the country, establishing Vienna as a pivotal hub for secure cloud and AI innovation. Marking a significant leap for the nation’s digital sovereignty and economic resilience, the...

Microsoft's decision to establish a $3.3 billion artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, marks a significant milestone in the state's technological and economic landscape. This investment not only underscores Microsoft's commitment to expanding its cloud and AI...

The act of asking a question of an AI, whether it’s a request for a quick recipe or an in-depth analysis, feels almost effortless for users—but behind those neatly packaged answers lies a global infrastructure consuming staggering amounts of energy and water. As artificial intelligence...

At a time when major technology companies are reassessing or pulling back their global data centre expansions due to economic, geopolitical, and infrastructural uncertainties, Microsoft is making clear that Malaysia remains a strategic priority in its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)...

In the rapidly evolving world of high-performance computing, where generative AI and large language model (LLM) workloads push infrastructure far past yesterday’s limits, liquid-cooled servers have moved to center stage as both a symbol and enabler of the new AI-driven era. The launch of ZT...

Indonesia’s ambitions in digital transformation have found powerful new momentum with Microsoft’s inauguration of the Indonesia Central Cloud Region, established in late May 2025. This development marks a significant first: never before has a hyperscale cloud provider launched a dedicated region...

Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the general availability of the Malaysia West cloud region marks a watershed moment in the country’s journey toward becoming a digital and AI powerhouse in Southeast Asia. With an ambitious vision—backed by billions in investment, strategic partnerships...

Cloud computing and the personal computing landscape are undergoing a tectonic shift, fueled by new demands for AI at scale, energy efficiency, and seamless developer experiences across cloud and endpoint devices. At the heart of this paradigm is the deepening partnership between Arm and...

Asia-Pacific enterprises and regulators are moving at unprecedented speed to redefine what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means for business and society in 2025. The shift is not merely cosmetic—it's a structural change, powered by accelerating digitalization, rising regulatory...

As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance surges up the agenda for global corporations, the past month has seen a cascade of developments—new regulatory frameworks, technological breakthroughs, and high-profile enforcement cases—all reshaping the ESG landscape. From the rapid...

In recent years, the environmental impact of data centers has become an increasingly significant concern as the global demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services ramps up. According to Microsoft’s latest research, released in the high-profile journal Nature...

In the intensifying race to minimize the environmental impacts of global cloud infrastructure, Microsoft's newly published study in Nature marks a pivotal advancement for data center sustainability. For the first time, researchers have provided a comprehensive, cradle-to-grave life cycle...

As businesses, governments, and everyday users hurtle toward an increasingly digitized reality, the environmental footprint of our virtual world is commanding both boardroom attention and regulatory scrutiny like never before. Cloud sustainability—once a niche concern for IT optimists—has today...

Transitioning data centers to sustainable energy is not merely a matter of operational preference; it is fast becoming a business imperative. As the need to lower operational costs, meet aggressive green initiatives, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels intensifies, data center administrators...

It began not with an explosion of fanfare, but with the click of a digital pen—Colt Technology Services, the international connectivity juggernaut, quietly shook up Europe’s data landscape with a move that will reverberate through server rooms and boardrooms alike. In a deal that’s equal parts...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a cloud-borne data center, turbocharged to keep North America’s digital lifeblood pumping faster than ever. Behind this digital renaissance lies a race, part Silicon Valley sprint, part infrastructure Olympics, to build the vast computer fortresses powering...

When it comes to showing off what’s actually possible when Big Tech puts its silicon brains and cyclopean clout to work for the planet, Microsoft’s recent announcement is not so much a press release as it is a mission statement for the entire industry. Forget the tired clichés about “turning...

The Sustainability Concerns Behind ChatGPT's Barbie and AI-Generated Dolls: A Deep Dive The recent surge in AI-generated dolls, notably those created through platforms like ChatGPT, has quickly captured the imagination of social media users and brands alike. On the surface, this trend seems like...