Snowflake just open-sourced its PostgreSQL extensions, allowing developers to read and write directly to Apache Iceberg tables. This follows their $250 million acquisition of Crunchy Data in June. It’s a strategic move to bridge the gap between operational databases and analytics platforms.
The global rush to build AI data centers is creating unprecedented pressure on supply chains and energy infrastructure. New research shows power availability has become the biggest challenge, with costs climbing 7-10% higher than traditional facilities.
Another massive data center project is proposed for northeast Pennsylvania. Archbald I LLC wants to build 22 data center buildings totaling 3.3 million square feet across two campuses in Archbald borough.
A major new survey reveals businesses are pouring money into AI but hitting walls when trying to scale. Infrastructure issues and geopolitical pressures are creating a perfect storm of complexity that’s delaying innovation across the board.
Amazon is building its first wholly-owned subsea internet cable called Fastnet, connecting Maryland to Ireland. The cable will handle over 320 terabits per second when it becomes operational in 2028. This marks a strategic shift from Amazon’s previous consortium-based cable investments.
Salesforce’s channel chief Phil Samenuk told CRN the company “will not be a successful consumption company without our ecosystem.” This comes as Salesforce pushes into agentic AI and consumption-based pricing models that require extensive partner support.
Microsoft is making its largest international AI infrastructure investment in the UAE. This $15.2 billion commitment represents more than just cloud expansion—it’s a calculated geopolitical move that could reshape global technology alliances.
Microsoft’s expanded $15.2 billion UAE investment represents more than cloud infrastructure growth. It’s a strategic geopolitical move that positions the company as the West’s AI ambassador in a critical region while securing rare Nvidia GPU access.
Beale Infrastructure’s $1 billion data center project in Tulsa County represents Oklahoma’s ambitious push into the data center market. But can a $1 billion investment overcome the region’s infrastructure and talent limitations to compete with established hubs?
Amazon Web Services has signed a massive 15-year, $5.5 billion lease with former Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining for 300MW of AI capacity. This landmark deal reveals how hyperscalers are turning to unconventional power sources to fuel the AI boom.
