The Cell processor that will power the PlayStation 3 gaming console is also being adapted to a new line of IBM blade servers for high-performance computing.
Equinix has bought a Chicago site for a new data center, and unveiled plans for an expansion within its existing technology campus in Northern Virginia.
As TV and movies go online, the growth of Google Video and similar services will boost demand for data center space. Here are the industry players best positioned to benefit from the trend.