Google’s Parent Company Buys a $4.75 Billion Power Play
In a massive move to secure its energy future, Alphabet is buying data center power specialist Intersect. The $4.75 billion cash deal is all about getting the electricity Google needs, faster.
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A 600MW Gas-Powered Bet on Virginia’s Data Center Future
A major power project is taking shape in Southwest Virginia. An independent power producer has signed a letter of intent to develop a massive natural gas power solution for a planned data center hub, aiming to solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck.
Georgia bets $16B on AI power demand, but ratepayers are on the hook
Georgia’s utility regulators have unanimously approved a massive $16.3 billion plan to increase the state’s power capacity by 50%, betting on a surge in demand from AI data centers. The plan promises lower rates for residents by 2029, but opponents warn it’s a risky gamble that could leave existing
Data Center Backlash Goes Mainstream, Blocking Billions
A growing grassroots movement is taking on big tech’s data centers. From Indiana to Louisiana, communities are citing soaring electricity costs and pollution, forcing delays and cancellations of massive projects.
Airtel Africa’s Starlink Deal Could Change Everything for Mobile
Airtel Africa is teaming up with SpaceX’s Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite services. The deal covers all 14 of Airtel’s markets and its 173.8 million customers, with a planned launch next year. The service will start with data for select apps and text messaging, aiming to connect remote a
A New 800MW AI Data Center Region is Coming to Romania
A major new data center region is planned for southwestern Romania. The partnership aims to build out 800MW of capacity focused on AI infrastructure, with the first major phases coming online by 2026.
AlphaTon Leases 2.2MW in Sweden for a Massive AI GPU Push
AlphaTon Capital has inked a major colocation deal with atNorth in Sweden, leasing 2.2MW of capacity starting in February 2026. The company plans to deploy over 2,000 enterprise-grade GPUs, targeting the AI infrastructure-as-a-service market. The contract is expandable to 4.3MW to support computatio
Microsoft 365 and Copilot Hit by Service Issues in Japan
Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating service disruptions affecting Microsoft 365 and Copilot for users in Japan. The company is providing updates via its admin portal but has not shared a cause or resolution timeline.
Oilfield Giants Are Now Powering Your AI Data Centers
Major oilfield service companies are shifting into the data center business, supplying critical power and cooling infrastructure. This move comes as a slump in drilling activity pressures their traditional revenue streams.
Billionaires Want AI Data Centers in Space, But It’s a Messy Idea
According to a report, Google plans to launch a prototype for its “Project Suncatcher” orbital data center in early 2027, with a potential constellation of 81 satellites flying in a tight cluster. Companies like Starcloud, backed by Nvidia, have already launched test satellites, while billionaires l