Artificial intelligence is fueling Europe’s digital ambitions, but organizations face a critical need for massive, low‑latency storage that complies with strict data‑sovereignty rules. New regulations such as the GDPR, Data Governance Act and AI Act push firms to keep data within specific jurisdictions, while modern AI workloads demand petabyte‑scale capacity and ultra‑fast access. To meet these twin pressures, Europe is seeing rapid growth in metro‑edge data centers—localized facilities near major population and industrial hubs—that combine high‑density storage, compliance, and proximity to compute resources. This shift toward local‑first, hybrid architectures promises to boost AI performance while satisfying regulatory requirements. Leer más →

Amazon announced a new service called AI Factories that lets large enterprises and governments run AWS AI workloads inside their own data centers. The offering combines Amazon’s cloud software stack with Nvidia hardware, allowing customers to choose between Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs or Amazon’s Trainium3 chips. AI Factories are positioned as a solution for data‑sovereignty concerns, giving organizations full control over data and hardware while still accessing AWS services such as Bedrock and SageMaker. Similar private‑cloud moves are also being pursued by Microsoft. Leer más →

Former Cold War shelters and abandoned mines are being transformed into high‑security data centers. Companies such as Cyberfort operate these subterranean facilities, offering protection against both cyber and physical threats. The hardened concrete walls, blast‑proof doors and strict access controls promise data survivability even in extreme scenarios. While the physical security is emphasized, the facilities also address regulatory concerns like data sovereignty and environmental impact by sourcing renewable energy and using closed‑loop cooling. The trend reflects growing anxieties over data loss and the need for resilient infrastructure. Leer más →