The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as DC.

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.

UK Data centers news
Analyst Insights
CTERA debuts Fusion Direct to unify file & object data
Frost & Sullivan · DC · Storage
Last week
Salience Labs debuts all-optical switch for AI hubs
ABI Research · DC · Hyperscale
Last week
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last month
AlgoSec posts record 2025 growth on hybrid cloud demand
Gartner Peer Insights · DC · Firewalls
Last month
Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
Gartner · DC · Storage
Last month
Expert columns
Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day
By Laura Laltrello of Applied Digital
This month
The data centre industry is cutting-edge. Its talent model must be its next innovation
By Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir of atNorth
This month
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
By Carlie Shooner of Sabey Data Centers
This month
The outlier in the data: Leading in tech beyond the model minority
By Fiona Rada Hernandez of 365 Data Centers
This month
International Women's Day and the leadership gap shaping the future of data centers
By Elena Winters of Elea Data Centers
This month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
This month
International Women's Day: Building sustainable pathways for women in data centres
By Natasha Mehta of Verne
This month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
This month
Diverse leadership is infrastructure: Why mission-critical systems demand broader perspectives
By Brittani Clarke Clayman of ESI Total Fuel Management
This month
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
By Iwona Zalewska of Kingston Technology
This month
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
This month
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
By Mei Dent of TeamViewer
This month
Why the channel is key to driving a new network operating model
By Bruce Hockin of International for Alkira
Last month
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
By Peter Karon of Green Enterprise Solutions
Last month
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
By Farokh Ghadially Vice President at Schneider Electric and Brendan Hogan Senior Manager at Dell Technologies
Last month
Interviews
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Storage
This month
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
This month
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Elevate meets increased DC demand with integrated solutions platform
Discussing IT services
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
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About Cloud Services
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About Software Updates
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About Virtualisation
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About Cloud Services
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Enteligent backs 800V DC-native power for AI data centres
About Energy efficient
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NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update
About Software Updates
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Scopey Onsite raises €523k to expand construction AI platform
About Document Management
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About Software-as-a-Service
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Worldstream & Cubbit unveil Dutch sovereign S3 cloud
About Storage
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Equinix unveils vendor-neutral hub for distributed AI
About Firewalls
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Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
About Robotics
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Job moves
Submer appoints Anupam Shrivastava to steer green AI push
Move at Ministry of Defence
Last week
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last week
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Move at SUSE
This month
Verne appoints Wayne Louw as COO to drive AI growth
Move at Verne
This month
MicroCare leader named Vice Chair of TIA fibre group
Move at VIAVI Solutions
This month
Kubus expands leadership to drive five year growth plan
Move at Kubus
Last month
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
Move at Offensive Security
Last month
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
Move at Pulsant
Last month
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Move at IBM
Last month
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
Move at EMC
Last month
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