SAN FRANCISCO & LONG BEACH, CALIF. — In a milestone signaling shifting paradigms within the clean energy sector, Bluecore Energy announced on Tuesday the successful closure of an oversubscribed $50 million seed funding round. The rapid capital infusion comes barely months after the company emerged from stealth mode following a $10 million pre-seed round. Founded…
By Shane Snider | Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge August 27, 2026 Executive Overview In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence infrastructure, agility has become the ultimate currency. As major cloud providers and hyperscalers grapple with multi-year backlogs for massive data center campuses, specialized infrastructure providers—frequently referred to as "neoclouds"—are carving out a…
By Shane Snider Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge August 26, 2026 Executive Overview In a strategic shift that underscores the tightening nexus between artificial intelligence and national power grids, OpenAI is restructuring its infrastructure organization to centralize energy planning directly within its data center development operations. The artificial intelligence pioneer is establishing a dedicated…
Executive Overview In the modern landscape of independent video game development, the gap between an idea and a finished product is fraught with hidden assumptions, unvalidated mechanics, and the persistent human bias of creators who are simply too close to their own work. According to game designer Brian Cronin, the solution to this perennial industry…
By Shane Snider Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge Executive Overview The explosive global expansion of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and localized manufacturing is colliding with the physical realities of the American electrical grid. Across the United States, a systemic timing mismatch has emerged: data center developers can request gigawatts of electrical capacity in a…
By Shane Snider Senior News Writer, Data Center Knowledge August 28, 2026 Executive Overview In a sweeping move that bridges national security and critical digital infrastructure, President Donald Trump has declared a formal national emergency concerning the United States bulk power system. The executive directive grants the Department of Energy (DOE) unprecedented regulatory authority to…
Executive Overview The modern media landscape is undergoing a relentless, structural transformation, defined by the delicate balancing act between legacy television broadcasting and digital-first streaming ecosystems. Amid continuous industry chatter regarding the erosion of traditional linear television, new data released by Nielsen for May 2025 provides a definitive counter-narrative. Live sports are not merely surviving…
By Shane Snider | September 4, 2026 Executive Overview In a landmark transaction reshaping the digital infrastructure landscape, global manufacturing and supply chain giant Flex has announced a definitive agreement to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion. The deal brings advanced 800V direct current (DC), grid-forming, and high-capacity power-conversion technologies directly into Flex’s rapidly expanding…
Executive Overview For founders navigating the treacherous waters of early-stage B2B software and enterprise sales, the first 12 to 18 months are defined by a familiar, grinding paradox. Surviving this crucible requires performing what often feels like the impossible: convincing skeptical, risk-averse organizations to purchase yet another web service, application, or digital tool when they…
By Christopher Tozzi Technology Analyst & Author Executive Overview For years, the conversation surrounding data center expansion, site selection, and infrastructure scaling has been dominated by two critical, constrained resources: electricity and water. As hyper-scale computing facilities proliferate to meet the unrelenting demands of modern digital workloads, grid capacity and liquid cooling supply chains have…
