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Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech
Semiconductors

Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech

Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers
Software Development

Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers

Nexer Digital has teamed up with Digital Advantage to enhance career opportunities for young people with disabilities in the tech industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
UK cities approve 89% of data centre applications
Investment

UK cities approve 89% of data centre applications

Research by Onnec reveals that 89% of data centre planning applications in the UK's largest cities were approved in the past five years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans
Customer Experience

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration
Data Analytics

Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration

Cirata unveils its Data Migration as a Service, aimed at expediting large-scale data transfers to cloud platforms while minimising disruption for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
Data Protection

UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity

A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
The evolving role of IT in sustainability & Scope 3 focus
Supply Chain

The evolving role of IT in sustainability & Scope 3 focus

TCO Certified highlights the vital role of IT resellers in promoting sustainability as businesses focus on tackling challenging Scope 3 emissions by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga
Digital Transformation

Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga

Delska has celebrated a key milestone in its Riga data centre project, a GBP £30 million investment aiming for Tier III certification and renewable energy use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Ori's CEO calls for UK-built sovereign cloud systems
Hyperscale

Ori's CEO calls for UK-built sovereign cloud systems

Mahdi Yahya, CEO of Ori, urges the UK to create its own cloud computing infrastructure amid GBP £6.3 billion investments from industry leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study
Clean technologies

Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study

A study by Solar Together reveals that widespread misconceptions about solar energy are obstructing its adoption in UK homes, despite significant savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture
Hyperscale

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% stake in AQ Compute, aiming to bolster its sustainable data centre operations across Europe amid rising data demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
UK firms hindered by fragmented data processes, says study
Data Analytics

UK firms hindered by fragmented data processes, says study

Alteryx's research reveals that 61% of UK firms suffer from fragmented data processes, obstructing effective collaboration and innovation in analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Eurosystem reports 580% revenue boost with Cubbit deal
Storage

Eurosystem reports 580% revenue boost with Cubbit deal

Eurosystem has chosen Cubbit's geo-distributed cloud storage, boosting storage services revenue by 580% and enhancing data resilience across Italy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland
Hyperscale

Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
Supply Chain

London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres

Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
Digital Transformation

AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers

AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport
EduTech

Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport

Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester's digital infrastructure by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
SaaS job vacancies soar as CMD Recruitment links talent
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS job vacancies soar as CMD Recruitment links talent

CMD Recruitment in Swindon reports a 20% rise in SaaS job vacancies, driven by cloud adoption and demand for AI expertise amid digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024