About the Deal
How much is the deal is worth?
$40 billion
What business process involves organizing resources to meet goals?
Project Management
What does AI monitor inside data centers?
Energy use and Performance
What benefit do communities get from new data centers?
Job creation
True or False: AI data centers can use renewable energy.
True
Which were the 4 MAJOR companies that invested
Microsoft, Nvidia, xAi and Blackrock
What term describes investments in long-term systems like data centers?
Infrastructure Investment
True or False: AI helps reduce downtime by predicting equipment failures.
True
What term measures social, environmental, and financial success?
CSR (corporate social responsibility)
A major environmental concern for data centers besides power use?
Water consumption
What is the purpose of buying these data centers?
To support growing demand for AI infrastructure.
What business concept is the reason for the purchase of these centers.
Market Forces (supply and demand)
What is a major risk of AI automation in data centers?
Overreliance leading to errors and miscalculations
One drawback of increased energy needs in data centers is…
high strain on electrical grids
What global issue increases pressure to operate sustainably?
Which future year is the deal expected to close?
2026
What is the strategy of focusing on future growth and competitiveness?
Long-term investment strategy
What technology helps cool servers and reduce power waste?
energy-efficient cooling system
What businesses struggle when big companies own infrastructure?
Small tech companies
Improving sustainability aligns with what business advantage?
Better reputation and business branding
What type of infrastructure does Aligned specialize in?
AI hyperscale data centers
When few large firms dominate a market, what structure is this?
Oligopoly
What natural resource is heavily used by data centers?
Water
How could AI data centers increase inequality in communities?
Might create high skilled jobs that many locals aren't qualified for, leaving them out.
What investment is helping AI companies reduce carbon footprint?
Renewable energy infrastructure.