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.
UK Data centers News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus
The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.
Vaisala launches Indigo Supervisor for data centre sensors
Growing AI-driven data centre estates are making environmental monitoring harder to scale, and the new unit aims to manage up to 100 points at once.
Salute wins AI infrastructure customers for 20GW worldwide
The milestone underscores surging demand for liquid-cooled AI data centre operations as Salute builds its customer base in under a year.
Park Place launches AI tool to score IT asset health
IT teams can now spot failing kit earlier, as Park Place's new AI platform scores servers, storage and network devices from 0 to 100.
Westgate warns storms could delay UK data centre builds
Builders face rising delays and overruns as wetter, stormier conditions threaten to disrupt UK data centre projects through 2027.
Pulsant appoints Jon Arnold as Chief Commercial Officer
Demand for regional UK data centres is rising as businesses shift AI workloads closer to users and tighten data-residency controls.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
Kingston holds global DRAM module lead with 62% share
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
LG's 2.6MW cooling unit wins NVIDIA DSX qualification
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why CIOs should be prioritising stability as the foundation for transformation
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data centers News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Moves
Pulsant appoints Jon Arnold as Chief Commercial Officer
Kao Data appoints Bruce Claassen as Chief Financial Officer
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer