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GridAI Technologies Identifies Amp Z as AI Data Center Partner

The companies plan to collaborate on a 5GW-plus portfolio of AI data center campuses in North America.

Applied Optoelectronics Sees Laser Shortage as Hyperscalers Demand 800G and 1.6T Optics

CFO Stefan Murry says in-house laser manufacturing is key as industry faces supply constraints

Data Center Workforce Housing Expands in The Woodlands

Rapid growth in AI infrastructure drives 320% increase in capacity at Target Hospitality's customized community

Engine Power Plants Surge as Data Centers Drive Unprecedented Demand

Manufacturers respond with gigawatt-scale deployments, fast-start technology, and expanded production capacity.

AI Data Centers Fueling Surge in On-Site Gas Turbines

New AI infrastructure buildout drives increased use of natural gas power generation at data centers

Dallas-Based WATTER Named a BloombergNEF Pioneers Finalist

WATTER's technology repurposes compute heat to warm water while reducing grid demand.

FiberLight Expands West Texas Fiber Network with $350 Million Investment

Expansion Adds 1,400 Route Miles and 1.2 Million Fiber Miles to Support AI and Hyperscale Workloads

Texas City Rejects $1.5 Billion Data Center After Citizen Protests

San Marcos City Council votes 5-2 to deny zoning changes for proposed data center project.

San Marcos Rejects $1.5B Data Center Project After Heated Debate

City Council votes 5-2 to deny proposal, marking a reversal from earlier approval

Wichita Falls Considers Rezoning for Potential Data Center

City leaders voice concerns over broader industrial uses beyond the proposed data center project.

Texans Demand Pause on Data Centers as Local Governments Struggle to Respond

Residents raise concerns over energy and water usage, but officials say they have limited power to restrict data center development.

Texas Residents Demand Pause on Data Center Expansion

Local governments struggle to balance economic benefits and community concerns over water and energy usage

Critical Flaws in Data Center Cooling Systems Threaten AI Infrastructure

New research warns of technical deficiencies that could jeopardize billions in AI investments

Texas Lawmakers Tackle Water Issues for AI Data Centers

State committee hears expert testimony on monitoring aquifers and managing water demands from growing tech industry.

Applied Optoelectronics Expands Sugar Land Facility to $300M

The tech manufacturer will be the lead supplier for AI data centers.

Telecom Companies Announce Major Infrastructure Investments

US Signal, CleanArc, Neterra, and Pulsant reveal plans for fiber networks and data centers across the US and Europe.

Navitas Unveils Breakthrough 10 kW DC-DC Platform for Next-Gen AI Data Centers

Industry-leading high-power-density full-brick DC-DC platform leverages GaNFast FETs to deliver unmatched efficiency and performance.

Army Seeks to Lease Land for New Commercial Data Centers

Proposed 50-year leases at 4 military installations raise environmental and community concerns

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