The growth of AI infrastructure is driving new collaborations between network providers and sustainable data center operators to meet escalating computational demands while minimizing environmental impact.
Strategic partnership details: Lumen Technologies is providing advanced network services to Prometheus Hyperscale, a sustainable data center specialist, to support expanding AI operations across the United States.
- The collaboration gives Prometheus access to Lumen’s Private Connectivity Fabric platform, featuring wavelength services and DDoS-protected Dedicated Internet Access
- The network infrastructure will support high-density compute capabilities across multiple facilities
- The partnership aims to deliver scalable data center solutions while maintaining renewable energy commitments
Technology implementation: Prometheus is integrating Lumen’s networking solutions to power its growing network of sustainable AI-focused data centers.
- Lumen’s infrastructure will support AI workloads from training to inference across multiple facilities
- The network deployment begins with Prometheus’ flagship facility in Wyoming
- Enhanced security features and scalability are built into the Private Connectivity Fabric solution
Sustainability focus: Prometheus Hyperscale, which rebranded from Wyoming Hyperscale, emphasizes environmental responsibility in its data center operations.
- The company’s Aspen, WY facility incorporates renewable energy sources and sustainable cooling systems
- AI-driven energy optimization helps minimize environmental impact while delivering high computational power
- The approach demonstrates that powerful AI infrastructure can coexist with environmental stewardship
Expansion plans: Prometheus is embarking on an ambitious growth strategy across the western United States.
- A major data center campus in Evanston, Wyoming is scheduled to open in late 2026
- Additional facilities are planned for Colorado (Pueblo and Fort Morgan), and Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson)
- All future sites will be designed around clean energy resources and innovative cooling technologies
Future implications: The partnership between Lumen and Prometheus represents a significant step forward in sustainable AI infrastructure, though questions remain about the scalability of environmentally responsible approaches as AI computational demands continue to grow exponentially.
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