Data Center – Computerworld

The explosive growth of AI infrastructure is forcing data center engineers to rapidly master new technical skills as facilities teams struggle to find staff.

By Maria Korolov

Jan 27, 2026 1 min

CareersData Center

Power shortages, carbon capture, and AI automation: What’s ahead for data centers in 2026

Uptime Institute warns that the gap between data center construction timelines and power infrastructure availability will exacerbate industry challenges.

By Denise Dubie

Jan 27, 2026 1 min

Data Center

Data Storage Power: Preparing for an Intelligent Digital Future

As data continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, so does the demand for storage capacity. Read to learn why data storage power is a crucial element of a modern digital infrastructure.

By Huawei

Nov 1, 2022 5 mins

Computers and PeripheralsData Warehousing

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Jan 22, 2026 6 mins

Desktop PCsDesktop VirtualizationWindows PCs

What exactly is an AI factory?

At CES this year, the concept was bandied around a lot in different contexts. Is it a literal factory? A data center? A software stack? Or is it something else?

By Maria Korolov

Jan 12, 2026 4 mins

CESData Center AutomationEvents

CES 2026: AI compute sees a shift from training to inference

In recent years, the big money has flowed toward LLMs and training; but this year, the emphasis is shifting toward AI inference.

By Maria Korolov

Jan 8, 2026 5 mins

CESEventsGenerative AI

SoftBank expands AI infrastructure ambitions with $4B DigitalBridge acquisition

DigitalBridge’s assets in data centers, fiber, and towers would bolster SoftBank’s $500B Project Stargate and other AI bets.

By Varun Aggarwal

Dec 29, 2025 3 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterTechnology Industry

Global uncertainty is reshaping cloud strategies in Europe

Digital sovereignty has gained new urgency amid rising geopolitical tensions, with some European IT leaders reconsidering their reliance on global cloud providers.

By Matthew Finnegan

Dec 22, 2025 19 mins

Data PrivacyGovernmentLaws and Regulations

Server revenue hits record in Q3

The rise is traced to hyperscalers and cloud providers' massive AI investments.

By Viktor Eriksson

Dec 17, 2025 1 min

Data CenterServers

GPU pricing, a bellwether for AI costs, could help IT leaders at budget time

As AI becomes more like a recurring utility expense, IT decision-makers need to keep an eye on enterprise spending. The costs of GPU use in data centers could track with overall costs for AI.

By Agam Shah

Dec 15, 2025 5 mins

Computer ComponentsGenerative AIIT Strategy

Why is enterprise disaster recovery always such a…disaster?

The key reason: most enterprises rely on pretty much the same disaster recovery plan they’ve used for years — even though their environment has changed dramatically, thanks to SaaS, cloud, and AI.

By Evan Schuman

Dec 4, 2025 8 mins

Data CenterDisaster RecoveryIT Strategy