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AI is wild card in data center energy demand, say electricity researchers

Network World

Data centers could consume upwards of 9% of US electricity generation by 2030, more than double the amount currently used, although the role AI contributing to the demand, a new study has found. While AI applications are estimated to use only 10%-20% of data center electricity today, that percentage is growing rapidly.”

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Nokia expands data center SONiC support

Network World

Nokia is offering customers an alternative way to set up data center networks by expanding its data center fabric package to support the open-source Software for Open Networking in the Cloud ( SONiC ). Nokias SR Linux NOS supports a wide range of network protocols and features as well as third-party applications.

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Next-gen Ethernet standards set to move forward in 2025

Network World

At the other end of the speed spectrum, the Ethernet Alliance also produced the first Single Pair Ethernet plugfest to advance seamless interoperability for products and services designed for 10BASE-T1L applications. That is a standard based on the IEEE 802.3cg specification that was finalized in 2019. 2025 will be a big year for UEC.

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Data centers go nuclear for power-hungry AI workloads

Network World

Data center power constraints and burgeoning AI workloads have companies scrambling to find new sources of electricity. That’s why, in an effort to find new energy sources—and in the face of the push to make it clean energy—data center owners are turning to nuclear power. times the 2023 level. times the 2023 level.

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Blackstone to invest $13.3B in AI data center in the UK

Network World

billion (£10 billion) to build one of Europe’s largest AI data centers in Northumberland, UK, the British Prime Minister’s office said in a statement. The project is expected to enhance the UK’s AI infrastructure, catering to the vast data storage demands of AI technologies. US private equity giant Blackstone is investing $13.3

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Alkira expands NaaS platform with ZTNA capabilities

Network World

Its “backbone as a service” gives customers the ability to connect branch locations, cloud workloads and applications through Alkira’s fabric. Based on the network and user access policies, the user will then be able to connect with the specific applications and services that they are authorized to access. “We

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Freedom to securely create and collaborate from anywhere

CIO Business Intelligence

A digital workspace is a secured, flexible technology framework that centralizes company assets (apps, data, desktops) for real-time remote access. Digital workspaces encompass a variety of devices and infrastructure, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), data centers, edge technology, and workstations.

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