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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 platform with semantic layer for agents
Education, Learning & Training

Dell expands AI platform with semantic layer for agents

Enterprises could get more dependable AI agents as Dell's update ties internal data to context, governance and faster processing inside customer systems.

2 days ago

11:11 Systems buys IBM VMware customers in eighth deal
Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems buys IBM VMware customers in eighth deal

The acquisition gives 11:11 Systems more enterprise accounts as Broadcom narrows VMware partners, but no financial terms were disclosed.

3 days ago

Data centre staff eye moves despite pay rises survey shows
Recruitment

Data centre staff eye moves despite pay rises survey shows

Despite pay rises, 38.8% of European and 37.8% of US permanent data centre staff expect to switch employers within a year.

3 days ago

NEG8 Carbon joins data centre net zero start-up hub
Energy efficient

NEG8 Carbon joins data centre net zero start-up hub

The Waterford firm will gain access to hyperscalers and investors as it seeks to scale its waste-heat-powered carbon capture technology.

3 days ago

IN2 Engineering buys YES Engineering in UK expansion
Sustainability

IN2 Engineering buys YES Engineering in UK expansion

The enlarged consultancy now has more than 100 staff and a stronger London base as demand rises for data centre and lower-carbon projects.

3 days ago

Submer launches Corenix modular data centre unit for AI
Modular data centre

Submer launches Corenix modular data centre unit for AI

The new venture aims to speed up AI infrastructure builds by factory-testing modular systems before they are shipped to customer sites.

3 days ago

Wise Integration & Navitas target AI data centre power
Energy efficient

Wise Integration & Navitas target AI data centre power

Rising AI electricity demand is prompting the firms to seek more efficient, compact power-supply designs for data centres and high-end computing gear.

3 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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

DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour
Cloud Services

DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour

The Chapelhall campus expansion is now part of Scotland's row over AI data centres, with a parliament debate on a possible moratorium looming.

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

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