Data centers are war infrastructure now
For the industry to keep claiming civilian status, it needs to face core decisions on workload segregation
Long Reads - Standards & Regulations (EN)
In-depth features about the data center, AI, semiconductor, telco, and energy markets
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SCTE TechExpo: BEAD program continues to divide US policymakers
As FCC chair goes after China, and telco industry calls for tougher action on network sabotage
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Securing the AI data center
AI systems are a prime target for hackers, meaning the data centers they’re housed in must be extra vigilant
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Fighting in a cloudy arena
The battle to increase competition in the cloud computing market
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What do Donald Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs mean for data centers?
AI hardware - and construction materials - likely to be hard to come by
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What does Donald Trump's presidency mean for US data centers?
Building data centers may get easier, but potential supply chain problems loom large
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London calling: The outlook for the UK's data center market in 2025
The government's pro-digital infrastructure approach could reap rewards for developers
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The future of Virginia post-Loudoun
As companies look beyond Northern Virginia, new counties across the state look to become major markets in their own right
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Norway takes the register to keep out cryptominers
Politicians in Oslo are plotting new legislation for the nation’s data centers
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Is your data center earthquake-proof?
Chip fabs and data centers are often located in countries prone to extreme seismic activity, presenting challenges for operators
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The ongoing impact of Amsterdam's data center moratorium
Five years after the Dutch capital imposed a shock moratorium on new data centers, the market is still feeling the effects
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The slow burn of data egress fees
Inside the cloud economics of the ‘renters not buyers’ club
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Criticality and redundancy in the data center
How data centers keep running when there is a failure in the power train
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DC power in the racks
Silicon runs on direct current, so why not use DC to power racks?
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Looking good, feeling safe – data center security by design
Balancing security and aesthetics in data center design
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Greening software from the grass roots
Smart coders can see the system is broken
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Going metric: Beyond PUE
Many companies have pledged to go net zero by 2030 or 2035. But how will they measure their progress and eventual success?
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Germany: The first regulated data center market
The largest economy in Europe is the first to experience serious legislation relating to data centers
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Racing at the Edge: How portable data centers are driving Formula 1
Why IT is essential to the need for speed and success in F1
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Talking data center diplomacy with CyrusOne’s CEO
Data center builders have to keep both customers and investors happy. That means being circumspect, Eric Schwartz tells us
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Understanding data center tier classifications
What Uptime's Tiers mean for data centers
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Taking down the infrastructure of cybercrime
Data centers raids are rare, but cybercriminals love hijacking legit cloud instances
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DCD Magazine out now: Escaping Ukraine
How the industry helped one local cloud provider in a time of crisis
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The battle for Northern Virginia: Saturation point for data centers?
Residents are fighting against proposals for huge new data center proposals across Northern Virginia. While there might be ample land and power, are residents reaching saturation point?
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Ukraine invasion brings Internet governance neutrality question into focus
ICANN and RIPE NCC want no part in deciding whether to disconnect Russia, but is that a stance in and of itself?
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SPACs are coming for the data center industry. Will the bubble burst before they can get there?
Investors and companies are treating SPAC mergers like VC funding rounds, and the trend is coming to data centers
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Data center NIMBYism: How to engage with local communities properly during data center projects
Opposition to data center development often stems from a lack of understanding and engagement with local communities and stakeholders
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Reaching net-zero in a carbon-neutral continent
Europe hopes to eliminate its net emissions by 2050, while the US is still getting its act together. Data centers want to lead the way