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Bloom Energy expands data center power agreement with Equinix surpassing 100MW
Bloom Energy has expanded its longstanding relationship with Equinix .
The collaboration now exceeds 100MW of electricity capacity to support Equinix ’ s International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centers across the US .
With approximately 75MW already operational and another 30MW under construction , this latest expansion marks a significant milestone in the companies ’ decade-long collaboration . What began as a pilot program in 2015 with just 1MW of fuel cells at a single IBX data center in Silicon Valley has scaled one hundredfold , supporting the critical digital infrastructure needed to meet increasing energy needs of AI-driven computing . energy . Bloom ’ s systems also deliver clean power with virtually zero air pollution and no water use and provide an option when faced with grid constraints of capacity or distribution .
Aman Joshi , Chief Commercial Officer , Bloom Energy , said : “ With AI adoption accelerating and data center demand exploding , our ongoing relationship underscores the scalability and reliability
of our fuel cell technology to support large and complex projects .”
David Rinard , Vice President of Energy Operations , Equinix , said : “ As the demand for power increases , we anticipate innovation in alternative energy technologies increasingly playing a key role in the availability of power going forward – Bloom ’ s fuel cells allow us to generate cleaner and reliable electricity onsite at our data centers in a cost-effective way .”
Bloom ’ s fuel cells allow Equinix to generate on-site power at its data centers more sustainably than typical grid delivered
Backblaze launches new data center in Canada
Backblaze has opened a new data region in Canada – Canada East ( CA East ) located in Toronto .
Canada ’ s cloud services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 20 % in the coming years . The new facility was selected to address the performance and specific data sovereignty needs of Canadian businesses and organizations .
“ Data sovereignty and compliance are increasingly critical for businesses in Canada ,” said Gleb Budman , CEO , Backblaze . “ By establishing a physical presence in the region , we ’ re not only meeting regulatory requirements , but also building trust with customers who need specialized cloud storage at a fraction of the cost of what large hyperscalers offer . Having a local region enables us to provide faster , more reliable services to our Canadian customers .”
To further strengthen its Canadian market presence , Backblaze has partnered with Opti9 Technologies , an international leader in hybrid cloud solutions and Canada ’ s largest , award winning Veeam Cloud Service Provider ( VCSP ), as the exclusive Canadian channel for Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program . Opti9 will play a crucial role in bringing these enhanced offerings to market .
Cory Mac Donell , Vice President of Sales & Business Development , Opti9 , said : “ We are excited to launch this Canadian storage region in collaboration with Backblaze , which expands our overall cloud storage footprint in Canada . This partnership equips our Canadian partners and end-user organizations with the tools they need to thrive in today ’ s fast-evolving digital landscape .”
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