Why Data Centers Are Booming—And What They’re Actually For
The post Why Data Centers Are Booming—And What They’re Actually For appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Aerial view of data centers in Ashburn, Virginia. Getty If you’ve driven past a big windowless building, you’ve probably seen a data center. Chances are you’re relying on one right now, without giving it a thought. For most of the internet era, these buildings stayed out of sight. However, now data centers suddenly seem to be everywhere. The short answer as to why is scale: a surge in AI and cloud demand has made them one of the most talked-about and fought-over pieces of modern infrastructure. What Is A Data Center? A data center is a purpose-built building that runs large numbers of computers reliably, securely and around the clock. Inside are the servers, storage and networking gear that do the work, plus the heavy-duty cooling, backup power and physical security that keep them running. One can be as small as a server room or as large as a windowless campus the size of several st