Blackstone stories
A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.
It will let Argentum manage separate customer software stacks from one control plane as demand for GPU-backed AI infrastructure surges.
The tie-up will let Argentum AI manage separate GPU software environments for each customer from one control plane, easing scaling as demand rises.
Investor appetite for AI remains intense as OpenAI's new cash haul lifts its valuation to USD $852 billion and deepens its compute push.
Growing demand for passive funds and alternatives has helped the biggest global managers retain selector confidence despite volatile APAC markets.
AirTrunk opens new Singapore HQ to anchor Asia AI and cloud growth, expanding staff and green data centre investment across the region.
DC Advisory has hired Oliver Parker as London Managing Director in its Technology & Software team, boosting senior software M&A firepower.
Firmus secures multi-year deal to host about 18,400 Nvidia GB300 GPUs in Melbourne, marking a major step for Australia's AI factory ambitions.
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
AirTrunk will pour AUD $5bn into a second Melbourne hyperscale campus, boosting its local AI and cloud data capacity beyond 630MW.
Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.
Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.
AirTrunk has secured AUD $16 billion in the largest sustainability-linked refinancing in APJ, supporting green data centres and social impact initiatives.
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
The expansion will add more than 280MW in Johor, as surging cloud and AI demand pushes Malaysia deeper into Southeast Asia’s data centre race.
Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.
Firmus secures USD $10 billion debt led by Blackstone and backed by Coatue to supercharge Australia's nationwide AI factories rollout.
UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.
Colovore secures USD $925 million debt facility from Blackstone to expand liquid-cooled AI data centres from 10MW to 50MW across US cities including Reno, Chicago, and Austin.
