AI infrastructure

Vertiv Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia to Support AI Demand
Vertiv has opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, to address the growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia.

Vertiv Introduces High-Capacity Rack Extreme Platform for AI Deployments
Vertiv has launched its new Rack Extreme platform, designed to support heavy and deep IT equipment for high-density AI deployments.

SpaceX Secures Massive $11 Billion Annual Compute Agreement with Google
SpaceX has signed an $11 billion annual compute agreement with Google, marking one of the largest infrastructure deals in history.

Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio for AI Data Centers
Vertiv has expanded its thermal management systems in EMEA with the launch of the CoolChip CDU 2300 and Fluid Network Row Manifolds.

ByteDance Initiates Custom CPU Design Project for AI Infrastructure
ByteDance is developing its own custom CPUs to support its AI infrastructure, exploring both Arm and RISC-V architectures to reduce reliance on external chipmakers.
Reactor AI Platform Emerges from Stealth with $59 Million Funding
Reactor has emerged from stealth with $59 million in funding to build real-time World Model infrastructure for global developers.

AMD AI Infrastructure Investments Top $10B in Taiwan
AMD announces more than $10 billion in Taiwan ecosystem investments to accelerate AI infrastructure, including EFB packaging and Helios platform.

Gradiant Closes $2 Billion Series E Funding Round for AI and Water Infrastructure
Gradiant secured $2 billion in Series E funding to expand water technology operations across AI data centers and semiconductor manufacturing. The round valued the Boston-based firm at $2 billion.

Gradiant Deploys HyperSolved AI Data Center Cooling Solution to Global Hyperscalers
Gradiant deploys HyperSolved, an integrated water cooling platform for AI data centers, to leading global hyperscalers. The solution unifies fragmented water infrastructure into a single system.

Huawei Cloud Appoints GAPP as Official Distributor in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Cloud Saudi Arabia appoints GAPP as official distributor, bringing AI and cloud solutions to Saudi enterprises with Class C compliance certification and disaster recovery capabilities.

Arm AGI CPU Deployment Advances AI Infrastructure for Agentic Workflows
Arm launches Arm AGI CPU for agentic AI infrastructure, with Verda deploying the processor alongside NVIDIA systems. The company contributes multiple specifications to the Open Compute Project to advance open standards.

AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs Enable Enterprise AI Without Infrastructure Overhaul
AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe cards enable enterprises to run AI inference on existing data center infrastructure. The dual-slot cards deliver up to 4,600 peak teraflops and fit standard air-cooled servers.

SpaceXAI Signs Agreement with Anthropic to Provide Colossus 1 Supercomputer Access
SpaceXAI and Anthropic establish a partnership providing access to Colossus 1, featuring 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs for AI training and inference workloads.

SpaceXAI and Anthropic Partner on Colossus 1 Supercomputer Access
SpaceXAI grants Anthropic access to Colossus 1 supercomputer featuring 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs. The partnership includes plans for orbital AI compute infrastructure development.

Meta Revenue Jumps 33% in Q1 2026 on Ad Growth and AI Investment
Meta posted a 33% revenue jump in Q1 2026 to $56.3 billion, driven by advertising growth and AI infrastructure investments. The company raised its 2026 capex forecast to $125-145 billion and plans further workforce reductions.

Samsung Semiconductor Business Powers Record Quarterly Results
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor business achieved record quarterly results driven by AI infrastructure demand, posting KRW133.9 trillion in revenue and a 756 percent surge in operating profit.

Vertiv Acquires Strategic Thermal Labs to Strengthen Liquid Cooling Capabilities
Vertiv completes acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs to enhance liquid cooling capabilities for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The deal strengthens cold-plate design and thermal validation expertise.

Nutanix Agentic AI Expands With Multitenant Capabilities for Neocloud Providers
Nutanix Agentic AI gains multitenant capabilities and enhanced cloud management tools to help neocloud providers deliver secure, scalable AI services. New features arrive in H2 2026.

Arm AGI CPU: Arm Enters Data Center Silicon Market With First-Ever CPU for Agentic AI
Arm Holdings has launched the Arm AGI CPU, its first-ever self-designed data center chip, targeting agentic AI infrastructure with more than 2x performance per rack versus x86 platforms.

Ex-Sandsoft CTO Launches Think AI Startup in Riyadh, Targeting GPU Efficiency and AI Infrastructure Costs
Ahmed AlSharif, former CTO of Sandsoft and veteran of PlayStation, EA, and Meta, has launched Think, a Riyadh-based AI infrastructure startup targeting GPU efficiency and rising hardware costs.

Anthropic Signs Multi-Gigawatt TPU Deal with Google and Broadcom as Revenue Tops $30 Billion
Anthropic has signed a multi-gigawatt TPU deal with Google and Broadcom, as the company’s run-rate revenue surpasses $30 billion and enterprise customer numbers double in under two months.

Cisco Saudi Arabia Appoints Bader Almadi as Vice President to Lead Strategy and Operations
Cisco has named Bader Almadi as Vice President for Saudi Arabia, tasking him with leading strategy and commercial operations in the Kingdom. Almadi brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience, including senior roles at Google Cloud, Dell Technologies, and Oracle.
