Sustainable Development

Vantage’s 1.4GW Texas campus makes grid contracts the real data center schedule

Vantage’s $25B “Frontier” plan in Texas lands as PwC sizes AI data center spend at $31.6T through 2050 and Frontier buyers add $915M more carbon removal demand.

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: February 2025 Update

As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push technological boundaries, the demand for powerful, efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever. In February 2025, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center marked significant progress in meeting that demand. The team announced that ELN02 has officially powered on its first lineup, a major step toward…

Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center August Update

As of August 2024, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota is progressing well, as the latest video update highlights. The three-level facility spans 363,000 square feet and is engineered to support a 100MW IT load. The main level is dedicated to central utilities that provide robust infrastructure support, while the…

Smart Technologies Revolution: Edge Computing Ushers in a New Era of Predictive City Management

As cities across North America embrace smart technologies to improve urban living, standout initiatives like Virginia Beach’s flood resiliency program, highlighted in the recent IDC Smart Cities North America Awards, demonstrate the critical role of edge computing in environmental monitoring and disaster management. These technologies not only bolster emergency responses but also seamlessly integrate…

Singapore is a Top Index-Ranked Smart City. How are They Collaborating with China to Build Asian Sustainability?

Singapore was the highest index-ranked Smart City in the world in 2021, followed by a tie between Zurich and Oslo, according to Statista. While China did not have any cities listed on the index-ranked list, they are certainly working to build digital and business collaborations with Singapore through their Smart City Initiative, which was launched…