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What if #AI could help a data center use less water? 💧 That’s something we’re putting to the test at Digital Realty. Working with Ecolab, we’re piloting AI-powered technology that can monitor usage in real time, spot issues earlier and help identify where water can be saved. The aim? To reduce water use by up to 15%. Because using resources responsibly isn’t only about what we do today. It’s about testing new ideas that could help us do better tomorrow. There’s more to unpack. Join the conversation using #ConnectedDataCommunities Follow our series, Out of the Search, Into the Facts, for more. #TheDataMeetingPlace #PlatformDIGITAL

Water is a shared resource, so how data centers use it matters 💧 But not every facility has the same water needs. How a data center is cooled can make a significant difference, and at Digital Realty, reducing our reliance on water is an important part of how we operate. From air-cooled systems to making greater use of recycled supplies, we’re working to use water thoughtfully while protecting the resources our #ConnectedDataCommunities rely on. So, what does the wider picture look like? Swipe through to find out more. #TheDataMeetingPlace #PlatformDIGITAL

Blackfuel selects Digital Realty’s BCN1 data center in Barcelona as the foundation for their AI Inference Platform, through our orchestration platform, ServiceFabric®. Built on liquid-cooled Dell Technologies AI Factory infrastructure and AMD GPUs, this development brings together substantial dedicated AI capacity through our global platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, and ServiceFabric — providing customers the flexibility to deploy AI where and how it best supports their workloads. This combined solution eliminates the need for our customers to move large volumes of data across public environments to access AI capabilities — we’re bringing inference closer to where data already resides. Time-to-First-Token (TTFT) is an important metric for agentic AI, helping to ensure fast response times and the timely completion of AI-driven workflows while providing enterprises with greater control over security and data. Through ServiceFabric, we shorten overall task completion time by 1 to 2.5 seconds compared with public internet connectivity, delivering faster responses, improved user experiences, and enhanced AI performance. We’re excited to be partnering with Blackfuel to enable the evolution of a global AI Token Grid: https://okt.to/ujpw3L #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL

Water use is one of the questions communities often raise when new digital infrastructure is being developed 💧 Cooling is a critical part of how data centers operate, but water use isn’t the same across every facility. The technology and design choices behind them can make a real difference. Follow along with our Out of the Search, Into the Facts series where we take a closer look at how data centers use water, the different approaches to cooling, and what this really looks like for our #ConnectedDataCommunities. Before we get into the details, we’re interested to know how familiar you are with the topic. Take our quick poll 👇

Our 2026 Global Data Insights Survey results capture far more than a single market or perspective. Here's the scale behind this year's findings.  40 questions. Over 2,000 IT decision-makers. Across 19 countries.  Together, these voices tell us how enterprises are navigating the AI economics era—moving from strategy to execution and making infrastructure decisions that will define their position for years to come. Download the full report to access the insights: https://okt.to/1m6bTu #TheDataMeetingPlace  #WhereTomorrowComesTogether  #PlatformDIGITAL 

AI Factories are integrated across the grid, power, and cooling—turning every megawatt into intelligence. That's the vision NVIDIA AI Infrastructure shares with the NVIDIA DSX blueprint for AI factories. To be truly efficient, AI factories need to adapt to the right conditions and temperatures—turning each signal into action to support efficient #AI workloads. And to support that system, the right AI infrastructure is critical. That's exactly where Digital Realty comes in. We're proud to be collaborating with NVIDIA to support the design and deployment of next-generation AI infrastructure at our campus in Manassas, Northern Virginia—home to NVIDIA's newly announced AI Factory Research Center. Together, we're focused on the things that make AI factories real at scale: ▪️ Advanced liquid cooling technologies that keep high-density compute running efficiently ▪️ Innovative approaches to power management and energy efficiency ▪️ The NVIDIA Omniverse DSX blueprint for AI factories and digital twins for gigascale AI facilities The infrastructure requirements for #AI are fundamentally different from traditional data center workloads. Meeting them takes deep collaboration between infrastructure providers and technology innovators—and a shared commitment to solving the complex technical challenges that enable AI deployment at scale, from advanced cooling to power optimization and network architecture. Our AI-ready facilities in Northern Virginia and across our global PlatformDIGITAL® footprint—300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries—deliver the high-density power, sophisticated cooling, and robust connectivity modern AI applications demand. Every megawatt, turned into intelligence. That's the future we're building with NVIDIA. 🚀 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ecRPprj6 #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the big questions surrounding digital infrastructure. We’ve explored energy use and the impact on household bills. Last week, we’ve turned our attention to jobs and what a data center can bring to the communities around it. Behind each of these questions is something that matters to you – that’s what shapes Out of the Search, Into the Facts. We’re looking at the evidence, sharing what we know and giving you a clearer view of the role data centers can play. For Digital Realty, listening is an important part of how we grow and how we show up in the communities around us. And there’s more to come. Use #ConnectedDataCommunities to join the conversation and keep following the series to see what we explore next. #TheDataMeetingPlace #PlatformDIGITAL

Day 1 at Submarine Networks World 2026 and what a fantastic start! We were reminded that connectivity is about much more than cables. It's about creating ecosystems where data, networks, cloud, and innovation come together. A key highlight was Digital Realty's Senior Director, Strategy and Development, Network Service Providers, Wilfried Dudink who took the stage and shared insights on Data Landing Center, the hybrid solution between Cable Landing Stations (CLS) and data centers. As we move into Day 2, we're looking forward to continuing our conversations around global connectivity, AI-ready infrastructure, and the digital foundations powering the world's data-driven future. 📍 Stop by Digital Realty booth tomorrow and connect with our team! Schedule a meeting: https://okt.to/EYZC43 #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL

A million square foot facility in Northern Virginia where you can expect to log up to 30,000 steps a day! Digital Realty’s President and CEO, Andy Power sat down with Fox Business Network to talk about the human and community side of the AI build-out on Mornings with Fox — and the numbers tell a bigger strong than most expect. Here’s what the conversation between Andy and Cheryl Casone highlighted: 👷 The people powering it: Welders, plumbers, engineers, electricians. Every single job we create supports 4.5 more jobs across the wider economy. 🌍 The bigger picture: Our infrastructure powers the technological progress that's advancing medical research and helping give people greater independence and financial security. 🏘️ Our #ConnectedDataCommunities: Our Northern Virginia, Santa Clara, and Dallas campuses tell a clear story where you'll see communities directly benefiting from data centers — welcoming us as their neighbors, and we're committed to being good neighbors in return. ⚡ Powering it responsibly: The boom of investment by our customers and Digital Realty in power infrastructure is essential to lowering the cost of power for everyone. 🤝 Accountability: We're committed to protecting ratepayers — ensuring reliable, affordable energy bills for consumers. Government is being thoughtful at a time of tremendous acceleration, holding every participant in our industry to a standard, and we welcome that. Watch the full segment: https://okt.to/NeafpK #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL

170 High-Density Colocation sites. 33 markets. Rack densities from 30 kW to 150 kW and beyond. The latest IDC Datacenter Colocation Service Vendor Profile looks at how Digital Realty is meeting the infrastructure demands of enterprise #AI, with the density, cooling, and cloud-adjacent deployment models the most complex workloads require. Read the IDC Vendor Profile to understand our strategies for helping enterprises succeed in the AI era, on your terms, at your scale. https://okt.to/qRI7Je #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL