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AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
Unified Communications

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Vertiv to showcase innovations at Data Centre World 2025
Digital Transformation

Vertiv to showcase innovations at Data Centre World 2025

Vertiv is set to sponsor the VIP Lounge at Data Centre World 2025, showcasing innovations in liquid cooling tailored for AI and high-density computing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade
Unified Communications

EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade

EXA Infrastructure is significantly enhancing its fibre connectivity services in London with a GBP £100 million investment at Telehouse South, boosting capacity and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Unpredictable cloud fees delay projects as European firms overspend
Storage

Unpredictable cloud fees delay projects as European firms overspend

Over half of European firms exceed cloud storage budgets due to complex fees, causing IT project delays despite strong cloud-first adoption across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Sage launches cloud finance solution for UK construction
DevOps

Sage launches cloud finance solution for UK construction

UK construction professionals face dwindling productivity, prompting Sage to launch Sage Intacct Construction, a cloud-native financial tool aimed at enhancing efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push
Hyperscale

Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push

Mercury Power and Apex Investments have teamed up to revolutionise data centre solutions, merging technical expertise and investment strength for sustainable growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction
Supply Chain

Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction

Brett Martin has unveiled eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets, promising carbon savings of up to 97% for data centres, crucial for reducing embodied carbon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards
Unified Communications

ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards

ETSI has unveiled a new Technical Committee on Data Solutions to enhance data-driven technologies and develop industry standards across multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre
EduTech

Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre

Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies
Digital Transformation

KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies

KPMG International has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline business transformations across technology and operational levels.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
Artificial Intelligence

AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems

AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Clean technologies

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy
Hyperscale

VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy

VIRTUS Data Centres plans to build its first facility in Milan, which will support increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
British firms grapple with outdated finance technology
Accounts payable

British firms grapple with outdated finance technology

New research reveals that 55% of British finance departments still rely on outdated OCR technology, causing productivity and accuracy issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology
Digital Transformation

AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to harness AI for growth across the UK, citing its potential to enhance public services and daily life.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
Network Infrastructure

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
EU AI Act introduces new global benchmark for regulation
Surveillance

EU AI Act introduces new global benchmark for regulation

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Feb 2025