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The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).

What to know about Data centers

Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.

This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.

Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.

Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.

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Recent Data centers News

Dell expands AI Data Platform with knowledge graph
Search

Dell expands AI Data Platform with knowledge graph

The new features aim to help enterprises govern data better and move AI agents into production while keeping sensitive records in their own data centres.

Today

Powernexu launches 3200W CRPS supply for AI servers
IT Department

Powernexu launches 3200W CRPS supply for AI servers

The higher-output unit reflects growing pressure on AI server designers to manage heat, current and redundancy as power demands rise.

Yesterday

Vaisala launches data centre monitoring system for AI
Critical Infrastructure

Vaisala launches data centre monitoring system for AI

Operators of expanding AI data centres will be able to manage up to 100 environmental sensors through one system, with availability due in early 2027.

Yesterday

Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market
Electricity

Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market

The move broadens access to its AI software for infrastructure operators, after Invertix raised €1.7 million in pre-seed funding and expanded beyond energy.

Yesterday

Asus unveils mini PC with 80 TOPS AI chip for local tasks
Bring Your Own Device

Asus unveils mini PC with 80 TOPS AI chip for local tasks

The compact desktop is aimed at businesses and developers wanting faster, private on-device AI, while reducing reliance on cloud services.

Last week

Engage2Excel expands StorONE storage platform to 1PB
Data Protection

Engage2Excel expands StorONE storage platform to 1PB

The move could help the workforce solutions provider stretch existing flash capacity across production, backup and disaster recovery as data grows.

Last week

Arteris launches FlexGen Multi-Die for AI chiplets
Edge Computing

Arteris launches FlexGen Multi-Die for AI chiplets

AI chipmakers can cut die-to-die link area, power and I/O by up to 50% as multi-die designs become harder to scale.

Last week

HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings
Firewalls

HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings

AI-related demand is set to boost HPE's networking growth, with the company now forecasting higher margins and USD $800 million in Juniper savings by 2028.

Last week

Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
Chief Technology Officers

Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools

The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.

Last week

Alibaba unveils full-stack AI push with new Qwen chips
Cloud Services

Alibaba unveils full-stack AI push with new Qwen chips

The new processor and Qwen model updates underscore Alibaba's bid to meet surging demand for AI training, inference and cloud services.

Last week

New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings
Productivity

New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings

The software group says tighter AI oversight and cloud controls cut costs, as regulators and customers demand more accountability from tech suppliers.

Last week

Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Manufacturing

Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million

Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.

Last week

Fujitsu launches MONAKA chip for sovereign AI servers
Energy efficient

Fujitsu launches MONAKA chip for sovereign AI servers

The chip aims to ease power and cooling constraints for operators seeking AI systems with tighter supply chain control and domestic manufacturing.

Last week

Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
Outsourcing

Accenture launches Construct for capital project services

The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.

Last month

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
Cloud Services

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

Last month

Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
Semiconductors

Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack

The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.

Last month

Virtus secures GBP £2.45 billion data centre financing
Cloud Services

Virtus secures GBP £2.45 billion data centre financing

The package will fund VIRTUS's UK and European expansion as lenders chase rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence capacity.

Last month

Bull wins €31 million AEMET supercomputing contract
Energy efficient

Bull wins €31 million AEMET supercomputing contract

Spain's weather forecasts will be backed by faster computing and lower energy use as AEMET upgrades systems under a four-year deal.

Last month

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth

The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.

Last month

Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings
BitCoin

Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings

Most listed digital asset treasuries now trade at a discount to their crypto holdings, leaving direct token owners better off in most cases.

Last month

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