智通财经6月17日电，美国加州大学圣迭戈分校研究团队在6月13日发表的《焦耳》杂志发文称：他们利 用特殊设计的纤维膜开发出蒸发冷却新技术，可大幅提升数据中心及高功率电子设备的能效。这项技术 不仅有望替代传统风扇、散热器和液泵等耗能冷却方案，还能显著减少冷却系统的用水量。智通财经6 月17日电， 蒸发冷却新技术大幅降低数据中心能耗 ...

粤北青山之间，一座座数据中心如"钢铁森林"般拔节生长。在广东韶关，13条连接大湾区的400G全光 运力网络和12条省际光缆如同"神经网络"般贯穿全市，将庞大数据分别以1.3毫秒和1.66毫秒的速度输向 广州和深圳的核心机房。仅有正常人眨眼速度百分之一的极低时延，满足了大湾区绝大部分算力业务的 需求。作为国家在华南布局的唯一数据中心集群，韶关已成为粤港澳大湾区抢占人工智能高地的"算力 心脏"。 "算力就是生产力，没有算力就没有人工智能。"在近日召开的第四届粤港澳大湾区（广东）算力产业大 会暨第三届中国算力网大会上，韶关市委书记陈少荣表示，韶关算力规模从零开始，总投资超600亿 元，招引上下游项目31个，移动、电信、联通、鹰硕等项目建成投产，腾讯、万国、中联、华韶二期等 项目动工建设。 从曾经的"华南重工业基地"到如今的"智算新城"，韶关正以算力为支点，撬动一场从"算力承载"到"全 链智造"的产业跃迁。 扩量提速："算力心脏" 这样的时延到底有多低？鹏城实验室数据智能研究所副所长、韶关市数据产业研究院院长相洋向证券时 报记者举例称，一分钟可以切分成1000毫秒，以正常人的反应，一眨眼的时间就需要100毫秒左右，所 ...

The U.S. economy produced the world's most valuable companies for more than a century: Eight other American companies have joined Apple in the trillion-dollar club since then: Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Tesla, Broadcom, and Berkshire Hathaway. I predict another company is likely to join them within the next few years. Oracle (ORCL 7.84%) operates some of the most powerful and most cost-efficient data center infrastructure in the world for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Dem ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the data center sector, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in this industry [1]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that technology development, particularly AI and cloud transformation, is driving demand for data centers, with a forecasted 60% increase in demand by 2027, compared to only 10% growth in logistics demand [3][71]. - It highlights that the data center sector is currently mispriced, with average valuations correcting to 20x 1Y forward EV/Ebitda, which is at the lower end of the logistics range of 20-30x, suggesting potential for re-rating based on earnings delivery and monetization [3][71][106]. Summary by Sections Lessons from E-commerce Boom on Logistics Assets - The e-commerce boom during 2020-2024 led to a doubling of e-commerce value in Singapore and Australia, significantly impacting logistics fundamentals, with rental growth of 23% in Singapore and 100% in Sydney [2][20]. - The share prices of logistics-related stocks approximately doubled from the Covid trough, with EV/Ebitda expanding from 20x to 30x before correcting back to around 20x [2][20]. Applying Lessons to Data Centers - Data center demand growth is driven by cloud transformation and AI adoption, with a forecast of 60% increase in demand by 2027 [3][71]. - The report indicates that data center vacancy rates are expected to remain below historical averages until 1Q28, with stronger rental growth anticipated in markets with tight vacancies starting in 2024 [3][71]. Buy Recommendations - Keppel is well-positioned as a data center sponsor with a projected 4.7% dividend yield for 2026 and strong balance sheet capacity for acquisitions [4]. - Goodman Group is noted for its strategic assets and positive pivot towards data centers, while NextDC is highlighted for its first-mover advantage in Australia [4]. - DigiCo REIT is recognized for its favorable supply/demand dynamics in the US and Australia [4].

Core Viewpoint - Retail investors have a long-term investment advantage over professional hedge fund investors, allowing them to buy stocks early and wait for growth catalysts to materialize [2] Company Overview - Nebius Group (NBIS) is positioned as a compelling long-term investment opportunity, with a market cap of $11.4 billion and a stock price increase of 70% this year [5][3] - The company specializes in building data centers to support AI solutions, renting out infrastructure that utilizes GPUs from major suppliers like Nvidia [5][6] Recent Developments - Nebius recently raised $1 billion through convertible notes to accelerate growth and announced expansion plans in the UK, alongside the availability of Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell chips in Europe [9] - The company has expanded its data center network by adding four new locations across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East in the last three quarters [11] Financial Performance - In Q1, Nebius reported revenue of over $55 million, a 385% increase year-over-year, although net losses grew by 41% to nearly $114 million [10] - Management anticipates achieving an annual run-rate revenue of $750 million to $1 billion by year-end and expects to reach positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half of the year [11] Future Projections - Management projects mid-single-digit billions in revenue with adjusted EBITDA margins of 20%-30% over a four-year depreciation schedule [12] - The company is experiencing significant growth in a promising sector, with its business model resonating well in the AI market [12]

全网都在"尝鲜"的AI图片、视频生成技术，《哪吒2之魔童闹海》里精妙唯美的渲染特效……这些体 验，都离不开算力这一数字底座的支撑。数字经济浪潮奔涌的今天，算力已成为驱动科技创新、产业跃 迁的新动能。 6月13日，第四届粤港澳大湾区（广东）算力产业大会暨第三届中国算力网大会在韶关举办。作为经济 大省、数字强省，在算力这条赛道上，广东到底有多快？本期信心有数一起看！ 2027年广东算力规模将超60EFLOPS 当人们谈论电力时，谈论的是照亮夜晚、驱动机器、连接世界的能量。而在数字时代，算力就是这种能 量，它是推动科技进步、经济发展和社会变革的"新电力"。 "信心有数"栏目 南方都市报、南都大数据研究院"信心有数"栏目，用数据记录广东实现现代化的奋进之路，用数据描绘 万马奔腾共创美好的活力之路，用数据书写每一个你我昂扬向上的信心之路。 千里之行，系于你我；心中有数，广东可期。 如果说算力就是数字时代的"新电力"，那么作为粤港澳大湾区国家枢纽节点、华南地区唯一的国家数据 中心集群，韶关集群正在成为广东最重要的"发电厂"。 大湾区"算力之城"，韶关何以脱颖而出？ 在自然环境方面，韶关地质安全稳定，年平均气温全省最低，有 ...

封面新闻记者 周翼 贵安新区规划展示厅 石照昌摄 作为中国第8个国家级新区、中国首个国家级大数据综合试验区，贵安新区位于贵阳市和安顺市接合部、黔中经济区核心地带。经过10年发展，贵安新区 从一张"白纸"到如今顶着"中国数谷"的头衔，华为、腾讯、中国移动等行业巨头纷纷落子。 贵安超级计算中心以日均处理超10PB数据的能力，将算力源源不断输送到全国各地，今年爆火的《哪吒2》中，超40%的特效渲染由这里提供算力保障。 地处西南的贵安新区，是如何从"科技洼地"一步步成为"算力高地"的呢？ 作为一家高新技术企业，选择从上海到贵州贵安新区，贵州数据宝网络科技有限公司（以下简称"数据宝"）10年前作出这个决定时，估计不少人都持怀疑 态度。6月9日，封面新闻记者随"贵安新区高质量发展媒体调研行"活动走进这家企业时，公司政务总监罗洪江用一句话回答了记者的疑问，"因为我们看 好这里的发展前景"。 用政策吸引"大厂"落地 不久前，腾讯把服务器放进山洞里的视频，在社交平台上引发不少人关注。公开资料显示，腾讯七星洞库式数据中心是我国首座洞库式数据中心，借助山 体内部温度低于外部的自然条件，服务器在这里拥有了天然的"空调房"，这个数据中 ...

Core Viewpoint - IREN Limited successfully closed a private offering of $550 million in convertible senior notes, reflecting strong investor demand and strategic financial maneuvers to support its growth initiatives in the data center sector [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The initial offering was upsized from $450 million to $500 million due to high demand, with an additional $50 million purchased through the initial purchasers' option [3][6]. - The notes carry a 3.50% coupon rate and have a conversion premium of 30% [6]. - The net proceeds from the offering are approximately $534.9 million after deducting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses [4][6]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Approximately $53.8 million will fund the cost of capped call transactions, while about $92.5 million is allocated for a prepaid forward transaction [7]. - The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital [7]. Group 3: Capped Call and Prepaid Forward Transactions - Capped call transactions were entered into to reduce potential dilution of IREN's ordinary shares upon conversion of the notes, with an initial cap price of $20.98 per share, representing a 100% premium over the last reported sale price [4][5]. - The prepaid forward transaction involves purchasing approximately $92.5 million of IREN's ordinary shares, facilitating derivative transactions for investors [8][9]. Group 4: Company Overview - IREN is a vertically integrated data center business focused on renewable energy, with a power portfolio of 2,910 MW secured across over 2,000 acres in the U.S. and Canada [12]. - The company operates 660 MW of data centers, expanding to 885 MW in 2025, and is a significant player in Bitcoin mining and AI cloud services [13].

Core Insights - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is experiencing strong growth in the computing power industry, with Shaoguan becoming the largest smart computing cluster in South China [1][2] - The total computing power scale of the eight major hubs in China's "East Data West Computing" initiative reached 215.5 EFLOPS, accounting for over 70% of the national total [1] - Shaoguan has established a capacity of 120,000 standard racks and attracted 22 smart computing center projects with a total investment exceeding 60 billion [2] Industry Development - A series of technology innovation platforms were launched at the conference, including the Shaoguan Data Investment & Huawei Joint Innovation Laboratory, which will focus on data elements, talent cultivation, and adaptation centers [3] - The AI Edge Alliance was officially established to promote the integration of AI and edge computing, aiming to inject new vitality into the smart computing industry's upgrade [3] - Shaoguan's network latency has improved significantly, with data transmission to Guangzhou taking only 1.3 ms and to Shenzhen 1.66 ms, meeting most computing power business needs in the Greater Bay Area [2] Investment and Projects - The Greater Bay Area Computing Scheduling Center has been completed, and the Guangzhou Data Exchange (Shaoguan) service base is operational [2] - China Telecom plans to invest over 2.4 billion in Shaoguan to build 38,500 standard racks, while Softcom Power Information Technology will develop a computing power scheduling platform [3]

Core Viewpoint - The data center industry is characterized as a low-margin business with significant overcapacity, leading to intense price competition and challenges in maintaining profitability. Despite recent surges in stock prices driven by AI demand, the underlying supply-demand imbalance remains a critical concern for the industry [2][3][36]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The data center sector has experienced a prolonged downturn from late 2020 to mid-2024, with leading companies like Guanghui New Network and GDS Holdings facing severe valuation declines, with stock prices plummeting by as much as 95.71% [2][3]. - Despite a brief recovery in late 2023, driven by increased investment and stock price surges, the industry is now facing renewed declines as companies report disappointing earnings and high valuations [3][4]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The current supply-demand relationship in the data center market remains unfavorable, with supply significantly outpacing demand due to aggressive expansion during the pandemic and subsequent construction booms [5][6]. - Major players are engaged in price wars to secure contracts, with rental prices for data center space dropping dramatically, sometimes by over 50% in key markets [7][8]. Group 3: Challenges in the Industry - The industry faces multiple challenges, including stricter government regulations on new data center approvals and increased energy efficiency requirements, which complicate expansion efforts [17][18]. - Financing remains a significant hurdle, as data center companies rely heavily on bank loans, which have become increasingly difficult to secure due to perceived risks in the sector [22][23]. Group 4: Recent Stock Market Activity - Data center stocks have seen three significant price surges, primarily driven by AI-related demand and capital expenditures from major tech firms, with notable increases in stock prices for companies like GDS and Century Internet [25][26][30]. - The latest surge was fueled by announcements of substantial capital investments from major cloud providers, which raised expectations for future demand in the data center sector [32][34]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Despite recent stock price increases, the long-term outlook for the data center industry remains uncertain, with analysts suggesting that the current market enthusiasm may need to cool as fundamental supply-demand issues persist [36][37].