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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI/Softbank ‘Stargate’ project stalls, pivots to single Ohio data centre
A $500 billion plan designed to turbocharge US AI has faltered, with SoftBank and OpenAI now targeting a far smaller first step.
Power
UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer switched on after 5 MW grid connection
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has energised the UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer, thanks to a new 5 MW grid connection.
Industry
Vertiv snaps up Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets in $200 million deal
Vertiv has agreed to buy American enclosure specialist Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets in a $200 million deal.
Power
ABB books record Q2 orders on surging demand for data centres
ABB’s Q2 saw its largest quarterly order intake on record, with orders jumping 14% year-on-year outstripping the company’s strong revenue growth.
Industry
Riello UPS Ireland names Ian Jackson as new MD
Riello UPS Ireland has named Ian Jackson as its new Managing Director, giving him responsibility for the business as it settles into its new HQ.
Artificial Intelligence
Meta earmarks ‘hundreds of billions’ for multi-gigawatt AI data centres
Meta will pour “hundreds of billions of dollars” into a fleet of US data centres as it looks to build up its AI capabilities, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
Power
Rehlko announces acquisition bid for The Wilmott Group
Rehlko, which was formerly known as Kohler Energy, has announced an acquisition bid for The Wilmott Group, which has been tentatively agreed.
Industry
Panattoni moves forward with data centre push with new leadership team
Panattoni has created a dedicated data centre division and recruited a new leadership team to drive projects across Europe & the Middle East.
