Annual budget season highlights the messy reality of data center management. But as AI and edge computing explode, new software tools are turning infrastructure into a strategic asset. The key is bridging the gap between IT and operational tech.
Oracle’s stock took a 4% hit following a Financial Times report that Blue Owl Capital had walked away from talks to back a $10 billion, 1-gigawatt data center project in Michigan. Oracle disputes the report, claiming the project is “on schedule” but with a different equity partner. The incident high
Ciena is riding the AI infrastructure wave, reporting a 20% year-on-year revenue jump for Q4 2025. CEO Gary Smith credits surging demand for data center connectivity, with revenue from that segment tripling from 2024.
A proposed data center development in North Mankato, Minnesota, is officially dead. The real estate firm Oppidan Investment Company has withdrawn its plans, with local officials saying the company is “no longer interested.”
Microsoft is planning a major new cloud region in Denmark, set to launch in 2026. The “Denmark East” region involves a multi-billion dollar investment and will be powered entirely by carbon-free energy.
A proposed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, has cleared a key hurdle. The project now faces a final council vote on December 16th amid organized resident opposition.
According to a new report, the global market for intelligent document processing is projected to skyrocket at a 32.25% annual clip through 2032. The push for automation and AI-driven data extraction is fueling massive adoption across finance, healthcare, and more.
A major coalition of environmental organizations is demanding Congress halt all new data center projects in the US. They blame the AI and crypto booms for unsustainable resource consumption and rising utility costs. The call faces steep political odds despite local protest successes.
A new academic paper argues that the midnight release of popular streaming shows like *Stranger Things* leads to sleep-deprived traders and lower market returns. The researchers claim the S&P 500 drops about 0.25% on average the day after a major show drops, adding up to a 2.3% annual drag. The effe
Uber is launching a new advertising insights platform called Uber Intelligence. It will let marketers combine their customer data with Uber’s anonymized trip and takeout information. The move comes as Uber’s ad business is already on track to hit $1.5 billion in revenue this year.
