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Dominion Energy warns of extended wait times—up to seven years—for large data centers needing over 100 MW in Virginia’s Data Center Alley. The surge in demand for AI and electrification projects is straining the grid, pushing new connection timelines by an extra one to three years. Existing projects remain unaffected, but future data center developments could see significant delays.
Miss Group, backed by Perwyn, has acquired Norway’s largest domain registrar, Domeneshop, solidifying its dominance in the Nordic region. This strategic move gives Miss Group control over 50% of .no domains, making it the top shared hosting provider in Norway. CEO Mattias Kaneteg views this acquisition as a key step in their global expansion, reinforcing their commitment to delivering top-tier digital services.
Gmail users on Android can now chat with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, directly in the app. This new feature, Gmail Q&A, lets paid users ask Gemini to summarize emails or find specific details, streamlining inbox management. While Gemini adds convenience, it’s only available to those subscribing to Google’s AI services. More integrations are expected to rise soon, as Google expands Gemini’s reach across its products.
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— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) August 29, 2024
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Rackspace Technology has launched Rackspace Lab Services (RLS), a groundbreaking SaaS solution that merges Broadcom’s VMware Lab Platform with Rackspace SDDC Flex. Debuting at VMware Explore 2024, RLS offers customizable, on-demand training and testing environments to accelerate innovation and business growth. By simplifying lab setups, RLS empowers global teams to develop skills and bring new products to market faster, all through a pay-for-use model.
GEICO is ditching VMware for OpenStack to gain more flexibility and cut costs. This move lets the insurer tailor its infrastructure with open-source tools, avoiding the limitations of a single vendor. GEICO is already deep into the transition and is bringing on new talent to drive this shift, offering top salaries for key roles as they reshape their cloud strategy.
The U.S. Department of Energy is urging the tech industry to rethink AI data centers’ energy use. They suggest creating a center focused on sustainable AI technologies and working with power producers to ease grid pressure. As AI rapidly expands, the DOE highlights the urgent need for innovations to balance energy demand and stabilize the grid.
