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Nvidia releases reference architectures for AI factories

Network World

Building an AI-oriented data center is no easy task, even by data center construction standards. A reference architecture provides the full-stack hardware and software recommendations. The one thing that the reference architecture does not cover is storage, since Nvidia does not supply storage.

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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Network World

As data centers evolve from traditional compute and storage facilities into AI powerhouses, the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow exponentially and salaries are high. But its not all smooth sailing. The certification covers essential skills needed for data center technicians, server administrators, and support engineers.

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Beyond AI: Building toward artificial consciousness – Part I

CIO Business Intelligence

However, this undertaking requires unprecedented hardware and software capabilities, and while systems are under construction, the enterprise has a long way to go to understand the demands—and even longer before it can deploy them. The hardware requirements include massive amounts of compute, control, and storage.

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Hungry for resources, AI redefines the data center calculus

CIO Business Intelligence

But it’s time for data centers and other organizations with large compute needs to consider hardware replacement as another option, some experts say. The 2023 CBRE report found that 83% of the data center capacity under construction at the time was presold. Many hardware users are prioritizing replacement.

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AWS cloud to rain another £8 billion in the UK for local cloud infrastructure

Network World

“These positions all form part of the AWS data center supply chain, ranging from construction, facility maintenance, engineering, telecommunications, and other jobs within the broader local economy.” The planned investment will include both capital expenditure (capex) and operating expenditure (opex).

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Device42 amps up IT asset management with generative AI

Network World

Defined in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), CMDBs include data on the hardware, software, and infrastructure used by the applications and services provided by an IT organization. CMDBs are considered a best practice for IT managers who need to maintain an accurate inventory of enterprise environments.

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

Network World

The project is expected to enhance the UK’s AI infrastructure, catering to the vast data storage demands of AI technologies. Construction is slated to begin next year, with around 1,200 jobs tied to the development of the site. Construction is slated to begin next year, with around 1,200 jobs tied to the development of the site.