data center
noun
plural data centers
: a facility for housing computer systems and related equipment used for the storage and processing of large amounts of data
the construction of a new data center
The generators … ward against surges and power failures to ensure that the data center always runs smoothly.—
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Development in the Dotte 💾 Numerous high-tech, large-scale data centers are headed for all over the Kansas City metro, including two in KCK.
—Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
For example, Rush cited direct-to-cell telecommunications and on-orbit AI data centers as perhaps the two most promising customer bases for Star Catcher.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Two additional requests to rezone roughly 87 acres of land for the data center are scheduled to go before the council in June after members receive a briefing on data center infrastructure at the council’s work session on June 2.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Earlier Tuesday, Somervell County commissioners voted unanimously on a resolution aimed at restricting future data centers and power plants.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Large data centers can consume up to five million gallons per day, according to the Environmental Study and Energy Institute.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Councilwoman LaWana Slack-Mayfield first raised the issue in 2023, Perkins Johnson renewed the discussion last year and District 5 City Council member JD Mazuera Arias approached the city attorney about data centers as soon as he was elected.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The rush to build out AI may also aggravate the shortfall, if manufacturing and data centers siphon energy away from other sectors.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Leong points to a 150-acre site in Southville City, Selangor, which the firm hopes to develop into a large-scale data center hub.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
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Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
For example, Rush cited direct-to-cell telecommunications and on-orbit AI data centers as perhaps the two most promising customer bases for Star Catcher.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Two additional requests to rezone roughly 87 acres of land for the data center are scheduled to go before the council in June after members receive a briefing on data center infrastructure at the council’s work session on June 2.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Earlier Tuesday, Somervell County commissioners voted unanimously on a resolution aimed at restricting future data centers and power plants.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Large data centers can consume up to five million gallons per day, according to the Environmental Study and Energy Institute.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Councilwoman LaWana Slack-Mayfield first raised the issue in 2023, Perkins Johnson renewed the discussion last year and District 5 City Council member JD Mazuera Arias approached the city attorney about data centers as soon as he was elected.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The rush to build out AI may also aggravate the shortfall, if manufacturing and data centers siphon energy away from other sectors.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Leong points to a 150-acre site in Southville City, Selangor, which the firm hopes to develop into a large-scale data center hub.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
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“Data center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20center. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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