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Vertiv unveils compact double-stack busway for AI power
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Vertiv unveils compact double-stack busway for AI power

Vertiv launches a double-stack PowerBar Track busway to boost AI data centre power density, preserving white space and enabling live changes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Schneider Electric calculates the costs of data centers
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Schneider Electric calculates the costs of data centers

Data center operators and users now have access to a new tool that provides cost analysis for different types of IT infrastructure deployment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
$50b modular data centre market driven by edge computing
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$50b modular data centre market driven by edge computing

Findings from a new research report have been released by Global Market Insights that show a burgeoning market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Modular data centers mitigate colocation construction risks
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Modular data centers mitigate colocation construction risks

Schneider's Matthew Tavares believes modular data centers are key for colocation providers seeking a competitive advantage with rapid deployment.

By Matthew Tavares • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
NEXTDC ships micro data centre from Sweden for WA customers
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NEXTDC ships micro data centre from Sweden for WA customers

Data-centre-as-a-service provider NEXTDC has formed a partnership with prefabricated data centre specialist Flexenclosure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Vertiv reveals new 'plug-and-play' data centre options
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Vertiv reveals new 'plug-and-play' data centre options

The new product families are said to enable the rapid deployment of right-sized, just-in-time data centre and power capacity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
DXN begins shipping modular data centres in AU – next stop Asia
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DXN begins shipping modular data centres in AU – next stop Asia

Pre-fabricated modular data centres have gained traction in recent times, and it's something DXN is looking to capitalise on in APAC.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
Schneider reveals Uptime Institute-ready pre-fab data centres
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Schneider reveals Uptime Institute-ready pre-fab data centres

Schneider Electric has launched Uptime Institute-ready prefabricated data centres, aiming to cut Tier certification costs by 50% and speed up deployment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Retail transformation fuelling data centre boom
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Retail transformation fuelling data centre boom

A new Vertiv report has forecast data centres and public cloud adoption to skyrocket in the coming years throughout the retail industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Green Mountain goes pre-fab to double data centre capacity
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Green Mountain goes pre-fab to double data centre capacity

Green Mountain invests EUR €31.5M in modular pre-fab upgrades at two Norway data centres, doubling capacity with Schneider Electric's cutting-edge solutions.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago
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5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago

From power backup to predictive maintenance, modern data centers have come a long way. Embracing new technology is key for businesses to stay competitive.

By Abby Gabriel • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018
Flexenclosure polishes off CenturyLink's new Ecuador data center
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Flexenclosure polishes off CenturyLink's new Ecuador data center

The custom-designed data center was pre-fabricated, pre-integrated and fully tested in Sweden before being shipped to Ecuador.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018

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Vertiv to build AI-focused data centre plant in Johor
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Vertiv to build AI-focused data centre plant in Johor

Vertiv will build a Johor plant to make AI-focused data centre gear, creating up to 500 skilled jobs as demand soars across Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Vertiv bets on turnkey data centres with new Thailand facility
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Vertiv bets on turnkey data centres with new Thailand facility

APAC's ICT market has seen substantial growth of late with no signs of slowing, and it appears Vertiv is looking to tap into that with its latest investment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2018
The future of data centre design and construction
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The future of data centre design and construction

Flexenclosure's Jos Baart discusses the evolution of data centres and how they will be built to match demand in the coming years.

By Jos Baart • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
Flexenclosure wins another APAC customer for its instant data center
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Flexenclosure wins another APAC customer for its instant data center

The prefabricated data center revolution continues its rise with the Swedish company announcing that it has signed another deal in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018