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Recent Illinois data center news

• Jan 31, 2024

  Amazon to invest $10B in 2 Mississippi data centers

  Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in two data centers in Mississippi. This follows the company’s previous investments of $2.3 billion in the state, including fulfillment centers, solar farms, and a wind farm. The investment is expected to create hundreds of high-tech jobs. Amazon has been increasingly interested in data centers to enhance its technological capabilities. The company has made significant investments in data centers across different states, such as Ohio and Illinois. Additionally, Amazon plans to demolish office buildings in Virginia to make room for more data center facilities.

• Jan 24, 2024

  Danfoss and Google Collaborate on AI and Energy Efficiency

  Danfoss and Google have partnered to utilize advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy efficient solutions in data centers. The Danish multinational engineering group, Danfoss, will leverage Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize customer experience and streamline internal processes. The collaboration aims to implement sustainable cooling systems and reuse excess heat produced by data centers. This partnership builds on their existing collaboration as founders of the Net Zero Innovation Hub.

• Dec 5, 2023

  Megaprojects drive up demand for steel

  Megaprojects in the manufacturing and data center sectors are increasing demand for steel, putting pressure on sourcing and prices. Contractors, particularly smaller ones, are facing challenges due to increased costs and longer lead times for residential projects. While steel prices have seen some decrease, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. However, steel pipe and tube demand represents a small fraction of overall steel demand, so the impact on steel prices may not be immediate. Factors such as declining global demand and softer activity in nonresidential segments may moderate steel prices in the future.

• Oct 26, 2023

  Ohio lands $1.5B data center investment

  Ohio’s New Albany attracts tech giants Amazon and Google with significant data center investments. Google commits $1.7 billion to its Ohio facilities, joining Amazon’s $3.5 billion investment in the region. Columbus emerges as a tech capital, appealing to investors due to its strategic location between major data center hubs.