Build and facilities
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Scaleway plans AMD supercomputer deployment in Sweden
Scaleway says it will build a commercial AMD Instinct MI355X supercomputer in Sweden. The operator has named technology partners but not disclosed a commissioned date, GPU count or site power demand.
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EXA completes two strategic European fibre routes
EXA Infrastructure has completed Milan–Zurich and Paris–Vienna fibre links, strengthening terrestrial paths serving European data centres and subsea landing connections.
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AMD introduces Helion rack blueprint for agent workloads
AMD has introduced an OCP-derived Helion rack blueprint combining EPYC CPU and optional Instinct GPU resources, with partner configurations targeted for November.
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Flex introduces factory-built cooling and 800V power modules
Flex has expanded its prefabricated data centre equipment portfolio with modules combining 800V power, liquid cooling distribution and high-density IT racks.
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Microsoft targets gigawatt deployments for Azure Maia chips
Microsoft has outlined a multi-gigawatt deployment path for its Maia compute platform from 2027, with the next-generation 167kW rack architecture supporting 96 accelerators.
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NVIDIA opens Vera Rubin rack design to OCP
NVIDIA has contributed Vera Rubin rack and compute tray designs to OCP, with an updated MGX specification covering liquid cooling, rack power and service interfaces.
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VivoPower mobilises 40MW data centre works in Norway
VivoPower has mobilised local contractors for the first 40MW phase of its Mo i Rana conversion project, ahead of specialist mechanical and electrical fit-out.
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Strasbourg AI campus advances with industrial site agreement
Aether Infrastructures has signed a preliminary sale agreement for the Dumarey Powerglide industrial site in Strasbourg, moving the proposed FR-SXB2 AI infrastructure development towards site acquisition.
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Keswick data centre application opens Norfolk consultation
A data centre application for land west of Ipswich Road in Keswick, Norfolk, has entered public consultation. Proposed electrical, standby power, drainage and landscape works remain subject to planning assessment.
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NYAB secures early works at Finnish campus
NYAB Finland has signed an early works agreement for AMP Tank’s proposed 200MW Utajärvi data centre campus. The disclosed contract covers preparation, not construction of the full four-hall development.