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AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands
DataCentre infrastructure

AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands

AI will upend SOCs by 2026, driving faster response but also AI-led outages, stealthier insiders, power strains and tougher oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors
Private Cloud

Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026
Robotics

CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival
Hyperscale

Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival

Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays
Digital Transformation

Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry
Unified Communications

The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry

The Open Group has formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium to standardise nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to boost industry adoption and reduce costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres
Hyperscale

Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Hyperscale

AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead

With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025
Hyperscale

What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025

By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.

By LogicMonitor • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia
Power / Energy

An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia

Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.

By Chris Baker • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public
Hyperscale

Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public

Last Energy, a nuclear energy start-up, unveiled a prototype of a micronuclear reactor at a conference, positioning it as an affordable, sustainable solution for the high energy demands of data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Rimini Street announces expansion of managed services for SAP products
Partner Programmes

Rimini Street announces expansion of managed services for SAP products

Rimini Street expands its Rimini Manage for SAP to include SAP cloud applications, offering improved productivity, predictability, and business value.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023

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AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact
Supply Chain

AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact

It could help Canada build domestic submarine capacity as Ottawa seeks to strengthen defence supply chains under its industrial strategy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast
Power / Energy

Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast

Rising demand from data centres and industry is exposing Canada’s fragmented power market, leaving provinces short of a national grid to share electricity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Last month
NextStar opens Canada's first large-scale battery plant
Hyperscale

NextStar opens Canada's first large-scale battery plant

NextStar opens a vast Windsor battery plant, Canada's first large-scale facility, anchoring jobs and EV supply chains in Ontario.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Canada funds compact radiation monitor for deep space
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Canada funds compact radiation monitor for deep space

Canada backs new compact neutron monitor with CAD $5.5 million to protect astronauts on deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
US Department of Energy secures USD $107.57 billion deals
Supply Chain

US Department of Energy secures USD $107.57 billion deals

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has secured a record USD $107.57 billion across 53 projects in four years, bolstering clean energy innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025