Innovation In Data Center Design And Operations


As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, data centers are evolving into dynamic command hubs designed to handle the massive data throughput and processing power required for advanced AI applications. These facilities are no longer just storage units; they are transforming into intelligent, self-optimizing "AI factories" that redefine efficiency and capability. Recently, we had the ... » read more

Enabling The Future: Heterogeneous Integration From Connected Devices To Data Centers


The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From smartphones and wearables to autonomous vehicles and hyperscale data centers, the demand for faster, smarter, and more efficient electronics is reshaping the semiconductor industry. At the core of this transformation is heterogeneous integration—the convergence of multiple technologies, functions, and components into unified sys... » read more

Implementing Power Dynamic Response For Greener AI Data Centers (Univ. of Cambridge, Nyobolt, Nanyang Tech)


A new technical paper titled "Improving AI Efficiency in Data Centres by Power Dynamic Response" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge, Nyobolt Limited and Nanyang Technological University. Abstract "The steady growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated in the recent years, facilitated by the development of sophisticated models such as large language models and... » read more

AI Bubble Or Boom?


Are we in an AI bubble? Parallels are being drawn to the dot.com boom/bust of 1999-2000. In the dot.com bust, many high-tech companies valuations soared up 10X, then deflated. The peak P/E ratio for the Nasdaq Composite was 200! Remember Webvan? It went public November 1999 with an $8 billion valuation, then filed for bankruptcy 19 months later. It was much speculation without profits or gro... » read more

Achieving Reliable 2m+ DAC Connectivity For AI Scale Networks With 224G PHY IP


As artificial intelligence workloads and hyperscale data centers continue to evolve, the requirements for networking infrastructure are becoming increasingly stringent. High-speed, reliable connectivity is essential to support the massive data flow and low-latency demands of AI-scale environments. Passive direct attach copper (DACs) remains an attractive choice for hyperscalers and system vendo... » read more

Data Centers Boost Voltage For Higher Efficiency


The power architecture used in HPC and AI data centers today is about to undergo a significant change in an effort to boost power efficiency. While voltages at the chip level will remain the same, the voltages leading to those chips will be kept higher for longer distances. This change has broad implications for DC-DC converters. The existing architecture brings AC to each rack, converts it ... » read more

Developing Next-Generation Integrated Optical Engines


By Susan Coleman and Emily Gerken Data demand is soaring worldwide as high-resolution video streaming, virtual reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) drive an insatiable appetite for data. As a result, networks and data centers face increasing pressure to expand bandwidth, reduce latency, and lower pow... » read more

Optimizing Optical Fiber Connections In Hyperscale Datacenters: A Simulation-Driven Approach


Hyperscale datacenters are redefining the limits of data transmission technology, driven by increasing demands for higher bandwidth, lower power consumption, and reduced latency. Through advanced simulation workflows and multiphysics integration, engineers can design, optimize, and validate optical coupling systems for next-generation datacenters. The use of Ansys Optics software for photonic c... » read more

Beyond the Bottleneck: AI Cluster Networking Report 2025


Artificial intelligence (AI) is the engine of next-generation innovation. However, increasing complexity means increased demand on data center networks. As AI grows into a central component of enterprise strategies, organizations must carefully consider how they design, test, and scale their infrastructure. This report, based on a global survey conducted by Heavy Reading in collaboration with K... » read more

Rethinking AI Infrastructure: The Rise Of PCIe Switches


When thinking of AI, images of futuristic robots or self-driving cars may come to mind. What might not come to mind are the unsung hardware component heroes that are quietly enabling such complex systems. Among these, PCI Express (PCIe) switches might seem to be a boring topic to write about, much less read. But here's the twist—they are nothing short of revolutionary when it comes to empower... » read more

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