Artificial Intelligence
Energy selects 16 sites for AI data center construction, new energy development
The Department of Energy identified 16 locations on its own land to build the new infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI anticipates rapid data center scaling thanks to Trump
OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil said the company’s AI offerings will benefit from the Trump administration’s tech policy and industry infrastructure projects.
Policy
OMB releases last-minute data center guidance
The memo stems from a law included in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Modernization
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.
Policy
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.
Modernization
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.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
Postal Service Awards $70M Contract for Data Compliance Modernization
The Postal Service will modernize its data compliance and e-Discovery tools.
Digital Government
Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Resiliency of Federal Data Centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
NGA Awards GDIT $4.5 Billion Data Services Contract
The single-award contract has a 10-year ordering period.
Policy
FCC Blocks US Access for Another Chinese Telecom Company
Concerns remain surrounding data centers controlled by entities like China Unicom Americas.
Modernization
New FITARA Grades Show Agencies Failing to Transition Off Legacy Networking Services
But agencies got all As on data center optimization, suggesting it may be time to retire or update that metric.
Ideas
Operational Technology in the Crosshairs
Yes, utilities use both IT and OT, but so do data centers.
Modernization
One A, One D in a Relatively Static FITARA Scorecard
Eighteen of 24 agencies received the same grade as in the previous FITARA scorecard.
Modernization
FBI Needs a Vendor to Help Manage Data Centers
The law enforcement agency seeks technical and engineering support for five locations spread out across the country.
Modernization