Technology Infrastructure

Southeast Asia's enterprise AI push hits a familiar wall: data, talent, and integration debt

SEA enterprises are accelerating AI investment, but legacy infrastructure, talent gaps, and ERP friction continue to stall real deployment.

Tech Mahindra and Telefónica Germany expand partnership to build private cloud platform

Tech Mahindra and Telefónica Germany are building a multi-year private cloud and PaaS platform to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand B2B capabilities.

Randevu GmbH brings headless cloud infrastructure to B2B platform builders

Randevu GmbH offers headless cloud infrastructure that B2B companies use to build and scale multi-sided digital platforms.

Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Are Back. What the 19-Day Shutdown Taught Every Enterprise About AI as Infrastructure.

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Commerce lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, ending a 19-day global shutdown. The models return globally on July 1. Here is what changed, what it means for B2B buyers worldwide, and what the broader AI race looks like now.

SpaceX's Orbital Data Centers Just Crossed From Speculation to Strategy. Here's What Enterprise Tech Leaders Need to Know.

SpaceX has working hardware in orbit, an FCC filing for a large-scale satellite compute constellation, and a reported deal with Google. The Washington Post reports that orbital data centers have moved from thought experiment to a thesis serious infrastructure people are now tracking. Here is what enterprise technology leaders need to know.

Enterprise AI moves from pilot to infrastructure as agentic platforms define the next buying cycle

Enterprise AI spending is accelerating fast, and agentic platforms are raising the bar on what production-ready deployment actually requires.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Most enterprise AI pilots never scale. Here's what separates organizations that reach production from those stuck in perpetual experimentation.

Google extends financial lifeline to power Anthropics AI ambitions

Google is providing vital financial backing to Anthropic, underwriting $35 billion for AI-driven data centers. Tracking the strategic alliances in AI development.

Amazon partners with Corning to power AI data centers in the U.S.

Amazon's billion-dollar deal with Corning highlights a critical shift in AI data infrastructure demands.

Extreme Solidifies Networking Leadership with Major Enhancements to Extreme Platform ONE

Autonomous AI meets integrated security, simple pricing, and third-party management to power the next era of networking

Drive In, Drive Out: The Rhythm of Metropolis

Behind the seemingly mundane choreography of a drive-in lies a broader story about how modern cities script behavior, turning even the simplest actions into rehearsed routines. What looks like repetition is really a quiet testament to systems designed for flow and control, where

Power, Pressure, and Precision: What It Takes to Keep AI Online 24/7

The rise of generative AI and large-scale model training has transformed data centers into high-intensity “AI factories,” where workloads are no longer predictable or gradual. Unlike traditional cloud environments, AI data centers generate highly volatile and fast-changing power loads. Research shows that large-scale AI workloads can trigger rapid, synchronized spikes and drops in electricity…

QumulusAI Brings Fixed Monthly Pricing to Unpredictable AI Costs in Private LLM Deployment

Unpredictable AI costs have become a growing concern for organizations running private LLM platforms. Usage-based pricing models can drive significant swings in monthly expenses as adoption increases. Budgeting becomes difficult when infrastructure spending rises with every new user interaction. Mazda Marvasti, CEO of Amberd, says pricing volatility created challenges as his team expanded its…

OpenAI–Cerebras Deal Signals Selective Inference Optimization, Not Replacement of GPUs

OpenAI’s partnership with Cerebras has raised questions about the future of GPUs in inference workloads. Cerebras uses a wafer-scale architecture that places an entire cluster onto a single silicon chip. This design reduces communication overhead and is built to improve latency and throughput for large-scale inference. QumulusAI Senior Product Manager Mark Jackson says Cerebras’…

Applied Digital AI Data Center July 2025 Update

In the heart of Ellendale, North Dakota, the Applied Digital AI Data Center known as Polaris Forge 1 (Previously ELN02) is steadily emerging as one of the largest purpose-built AI data centers in the United States. This July 2025 site update highlights remarkable progress at the Applied Digital project, designed to set new standards…

Constructing 100 MW of AI Infrastructure: How Applied Digital Built for the Future in Ellendale

As demand for artificial intelligence continues to soar, the AI infrastructure needed to power it is scaling just as rapidly. A 2024 report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that global spending on AI infrastructure will exceed $200 billion by 2028, driven by an explosion in compute-heavy applications like large language models and…

Building the Wireless Future: Low-Power IoT, Edge Computing, and the End of the Gs

As the global race to 6G heats up, telecom providers, governments, and tech companies are investing billions to advance the next generation of hyperconnected infrastructure. European operators urge regulators to release more spectrum to stay competitive, while U.S. programs like the USDA’s ReConnect have funneled over $1 billion into rural fiber backhaul. Meanwhile, companies like…

Aligned Data Centers Leads with a Strong Workplace Safety Culture

The world of data infrastructure has seen a number of rapid changes. As a result, where uptime and efficiency dominate conversations, the importance of a strong workplace safety culture can often be overlooked. But as everyone’s digital lives increasingly depend on these behind-the-scenes giants, the safety of the people maintaining them becomes more than…

NVIDIA GTC 2025 Puts AI Infrastructure in the Spotlight and Applied Digital Delivers

At NVIDIA GTC 2025, the spotlight is on more than just AI models—it’s on the infrastructure that makes them possible. Applied Digital is taking center court with its cutting-edge, liquid-cooled data centers, designed to handle the demands of large-scale, high-performance computing. As AI continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, the need for powerful,…

North Dakota’s Cold Climate Is Fueling the Future of Sustainable Data Centers

As the digital economy accelerates, so does the need for sustainable infrastructure to support it. Data centers, the engines behind our connected world, consume enormous amounts of energy—especially for cooling. Traditional methods rely heavily on electricity and water, straining both the environment and the bottom line. This has sparked a growing focus on sustainable data…

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…

Exploring the Future of Robotics in the Broadband Industry

In a recent episode of Amphenol Broadband Solutions’ Wavelengths podcast, listeners learned about the exciting potential of robotics in the broadband industry. Host Daniel Litwin spoke with Abdullah Jassim, a field applications engineer at Amphenol Communications Solutions, to shed light on this evolving intersection of technology and telecommunications. The discussion dove into robotics’ potential for…

Applied Digital’s State-of-the-Art Data Center in North Dakota Is a Game-Changer for Global Tech

Wes Cummins, Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital, discusses the development of a groundbreaking campus in Ellendale, North Dakota. This state-of-the-art data center is being designed to house one of the world’s largest supercomputers, with a focus on power density, low latency, and efficient heat dissipation to handle next-generation workloads. Cummins emphasizes the uniqueness of…

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…

Tailored AI Accelerators Pave the Way for an AI Infrastructure Surge

The AI industry is experiencing a significant infrastructure expansion to support a wide array of AI applications. This development, driven by the need for tailored AI accelerators, ensures the swift delivery of sophisticated services and applications. As major players like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon race to market with their offerings, the core question…

CISA’s Role in Cybersecurity Following the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack is Proving to be Multifaceted

In wake of the devastating cyber attack on Change Healthcare, a significant provider of healthcare technology, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has come under scrutiny for its response. Several political leaders are now demanding transparency and action, as this incident underscores the growing menace of cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The focus…

AI Accelerators Enhance Computational Might Across Industries; Innovation and Open Standards Key for Adoption

The realm of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, underscored by the development and deployment of AI accelerators from top players. These accelerators are at the forefront of a technology revolution, offering unprecedented computational power to handle complex AI workloads. As businesses across sectors increasingly rely on AI for operational efficiency and innovation, the importance…

Old Systems are Creating Cybersecurity Challenges for Healthcare Orgs

Healthcare organizations face significant hurdles in maintaining strong and secure cybersecurity measures as tech evolves. Some of that is due to aging network infrastructures and high costs of essential software, which have created complex cybersecurity challenges. As healthcare continues to rely increasingly on digital solutions for patient care, the stakes for securing these systems…

Perimeter Data is Transforming Security Operations from Reactive to Proactive

Recent technological advancements and strategic implementations have significantly bolstered the security of critical infrastructures. At a U.S. Army base, the trial of AI-powered facial recognition for perimeter monitoring illustrates how cutting-edge technology is being deployed to enhance threat detection and response. Concurrently, the critical role of physical defenses, such as perimeter fencing, is still…

Applied Digital Joins AI Alliance to Collaborate with Industry Leaders to Advance Open, Safe, and Responsible AI

Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) (“Applied Digital” or the “Company”), a designer, builder, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure designed for High-Performance Computing (“HPC”) applications, announces its an AI Alliance member. The AI Alliance is comprised of some of the leading organizations across the AI industry, including startups, academia, researchers, and the government, coming together…