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AI cloud provider Nscale is doubling its capacity in Glomfjord, Norway, with a new 30MW liquid-cooled data center in partnership with InfraPartners. The expansion, set for completion in Q2 2025, will leverage modular construction and hydroelectric power to deliver scalable, sustainable AI compute. As Europe’s first hyperscaler, Nscale aims to strengthen AI infrastructure with lower costs and enhanced energy efficiency.

Data center developer Serverfarm has filed plans to build two large-scale facilities in Houston, Texas, investing $274 million to expand its footprint. The projects, HTX2 and CTX2, will add over 1 million square feet of data center space across two sites in Harris County. Set for completion in 2026, the expansion aims to support growing enterprise and cloud demands in the region.

Salute has acquired AI-focused consulting firm ADCC Group, reinforcing its expertise in AI-driven data center operations. The move enhances Salute’s global service portfolio, integrating advanced training and advisory solutions for high-performance computing environments. With ADCC’s deep industry knowledge, Salute aims to help data centers adapt to evolving AI, cloud, and edge computing demands, ensuring optimized performance and operational resilience in the rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Microsoft has upgraded Security Copilot with 11 AI-powered agents designed to streamline cybersecurity operations. These agents integrate with Microsoft’s security ecosystem—Defender, Entra, Purview, and Intune—to automate threat detection, phishing triage, and vulnerability management. By leveraging AI, Microsoft aims to enhance security teams’ efficiency and accelerate response times against cyber threats. As attacks surge, this AI-driven automation could redefine enterprise cybersecurity strategies.

Major-General Jonathan Shaw, former head of the UK’s Defence Cyber Security Programme, highlights the evolving cyber threat landscape. He emphasizes decentralizing cybersecurity leadership, preparing for inevitable cyberattacks, and securing supply chains. Shaw warns against over-reliance on blockchain and predicts AI-driven geopolitical shifts will reshape digital security. His message is clear: cybersecurity must be proactive, adaptable, and integrated into national defense strategies.

Deep Meadows LLC is pushing to develop a 468-acre data center campus, known as Project Flo, in Indianapolis’ Franklin Township. The company seeks rezoning approval to convert agricultural and residential land into a commercial special district. Plans include four data center buildings, but local officials and residents demand more financial and community impact details. The land remains under option while discussions continue.

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