This Week's Top 5 Stories in the Data Centre Industry
The new next-generation data centre has planned 20MW of phased capacity specifically designed for most advanced AI model training requirements and high performance computing (HPC).
Northern Data has announced the opening of its new North American AI and HPC data centre in the US.
Located in Pittsburgh, it is equipped with the latest liquid cooling technology to maximise performance and efficiency, hoping to serve as a model for future AI growth opportunities across North America.
“Today’s announcement marks a significant step in Northern Data’s goal of becoming a leading global AI infrastructure provider,” says John Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Data Group.
Powering the fastest supercomputer in Europe, Nvidia shows no signs of slowing down.
The semiconductor leader has pushed ahead with its supercomputing innovations in recent months, with its Grace Hopper Platform eager to drive scientific breakthroughs across Europe at exascale speed. It is made possible by Jülich’s JUPITER Supercomputer, with Nvidia technology boosting simulation and training.
According to Nvidia, JUPITER is now able to deliver a more than 2x speedup for high performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads, compared with the next fastest system.
“AI will supercharge scientific discovery and industrial innovation,” says Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.
“In partnership with Jülich and Eviden, we’re building Europe’s most advanced AI supercomputer to enable the leading researchers, industries and institutions to expand human knowledge, accelerate breakthroughs and drive national advancement.”
Johnson Controls recently launched its Hygood Inert Gas System 300 (IGS-300), targeting data centres and other facilities that house sensitive electronic equipment.
The system uses clean agents INERGEN or IG-55 combined with enhanced regulated flow technology to extinguish fires whilst minimising turbulence during discharge. Operating at nominal 60 bar pressure and incorporating acoustic nozzles to reduce sound levels during activation, the fire suppression system protects hard disk drives and other noise-sensitive equipment from damage during fire suppression events.
This launch aims to strengthen the company’s position in the fire suppression category for buildings with sensitive assets.
“With the launch of the new Hygood Inert Gas System 300, we expect our specifying customers will leverage the simplified design and installation features to be more competitive in winning projects,” says Beth Bjorlo, Product Management Director at Johnson Controls.
Nvidia continues to partner with leading companies in the data centre industry, including Schneider Electric, to co-develop new cooling power, building management and control systems for digital and physical AI data centres.
Both companies are eager to advance new research and development (R&D) initiatives for power, cooling, controls and high-density rack systems to enable the next generation of AI factories across Europe and the rest of the world.
“Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are not just partners — our teams are driving advanced R&D, co-developing the infrastructure needed to power the next wave of AI factories globally,” says Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric.
“Together, we’ve seen tremendous success in deploying next-generation power and liquid cooling solutions, purpose-built for AI data centres.”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled plans at London Tech Week to scale the country’s compute power and introduce digital skills programmes for young people.
Part of this £2 billion (US$2.7bn) funding promise was a £1 billion (US$1.35bn) AI investment announcement, placing digital infrastructure at the centre of the country’s growth ambitions and recognising its essential role in unlocking job opportunities, greater innovation and long-term economic resilience.
This comes amidst the country’s desire to become a leader in AI infrastructure, having already heavily committed to growth strategies to fuel the economy. Part of these plans included confronting the planning system in the UK to speed up the delivery of new data centres to support AI innovation.
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