Data Centers
Biden orders federal land to be leased for AI data center development
The executive action will leverage federally protected lands to develop data centers capable of supporting AI software, with a priority on incorporating clean energy sources.
Energy Dept. eyes hyperscalers as future leaders in carbon-free energy adoption
Leadership from the Department of Energy spoke on Wednesday about its ongoing discussions with leading data computing companies to continue grid decarbonization efforts amid artificial intelligence acceleration.
NDAA includes bill backing new data center standards
The measure would require the General Services Administration to set new resiliency, cybersecurity, availability and sustainability expectations for federal data centers.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Federal Data Center Security
The bipartisan legislation seeks to protect federal data centers from physical and digital threats by establishing minimum requirements to enhance the security of these critical facilities.
Watchdog: Agencies are Close to Clearing All Data Center Recommendations
The Government Accountability Office found that agencies have implemented a majority of its recommendations to optimize data centers, but have 16 remaining that would boost savings.
AWS Touts Modular Data Center for Defense Department
The cloud giant’s latest offering is specifically for Defense Department customers through its new $9 billion cloud contract.
Postal Service Awards $70M Contract for Data Compliance Modernization
The Postal Service will modernize its data compliance and e-Discovery tools.
Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Resiliency of Federal Data Centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
Preventing Wildfires Could Start With Data From Controlled Burns
Sage combines machine learning with data from edge sensors to provide on-the-spot detection, monitoring and analysis of a burning area.
Marines Look To A Future Where More Authority, Intel Moves to the Edge
Commandant sees empowered battlefield commanders, and new support roles further from the front lines.
NGA Awards GDIT $4.5 Billion Data Services Contract
The single-award contract has a 10-year ordering period.
FCC Blocks US Access for Another Chinese Telecom Company
Concerns remain surrounding data centers controlled by entities like China Unicom Americas.
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