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Google co-founder Larry Page is quietly building Dynatomics, an AI-driven manufacturing startup. Former Kittyhawk CTO Chris Anderson leads the project, developing AI that designs and optimizes products for seamless factory production. As AI reshapes industries, Page joins other innovators using advanced algorithms to revolutionize manufacturing—from material discovery to automation—paving the way for smarter, more efficient production.

As AI-driven data centers strain the power grid, operators are turning to microgrids for sustainable, cost-efficient energy solutions. These systems integrate renewables, enhance grid resilience, and reduce reliance on diesel generators. With U.S. data center power consumption projected to surge, microgrids provide a strategic way to manage costs, ensure uptime, and meet carbon neutrality goals—ushering in a new era of smarter energy management.

Google Chrome Enterprise now allows businesses to customize corporate browser profiles with company logos, reinforcing security and productivity. IT teams gain clearer oversight of managed profiles, while Chrome Enterprise Premium users can activate advanced data controls. By making work browsing visually distinct, Google aims to enhance security and focus, ensuring employees stay engaged with business tasks while maintaining personal browsing separately.

Faced with soaring cloud costs and currency volatility, Nigerian startups are turning to local cloud providers like Nebula, Nobus, and Suburban over global giants AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The shift prioritizes cost savings, lower latency, and data sovereignty. While AWS recently began accepting naira payments, Nigeria’s push for localized infrastructure is accelerating demand for homegrown cloud solutions, reshaping the country’s digital ecosystem.

Datacenter United has acquired four Proximus data centers, strengthening its position as Belgium’s top independent data center provider. With 13 locations nationwide, the company enhances capacity, connectivity, and sustainability to meet growing IT demands. The deal aligns with Proximus’ strategy to offload non-core assets while Datacenter United invests in energy-efficient technologies, reinforcing its commitment to secure, high-performance digital infrastructure.

Pembina Pipeline and Kineticor Asset Management have formed a joint venture to develop the 1.8GW Greenlight Electricity Center in Alberta, aiming to support data center growth. The gas-fired plant, built in modular 450MW phases, could be operational by 2029. With an adjacent site for potential colocation, the project aligns with Alberta’s push for data centers to secure their own power sources.

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