Chris Thorpe stories
Chris Thorpe covers the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of data centres and cloud infrastructure, focusing on key developments within the industry. Through the stories tagged with his name, readers gain insights into major company movements, strategic investments, and infrastructure projects that shape the digital landscape.
The recent coverage highlights significant expansions in edge data centres, large-scale construction projects, and collaborations between industry players to enhance cloud services. By following Chris Thorpe's stories, readers can understand how these technological advancements impact regional economies and contribute to broader digital transformation efforts.
Leading Edge Data Centres appoints Matt Holden as COO
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Matt Holden joins Leading Edge Data Centres (LEDC) as COO to drive growth in edge data centre ecosystem, expanding channel partners and customers.
Leading Edge Data Centres and RackCorp offer cloud solutions
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
LEDC Cloud Services, using RackCorp’s infrastructure, enables businesses to directly connect to public and private clouds through IaaS and storage solutions.
Schneider Electric backs new Leading Edge data centre in Australia
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
As a result of the new project, regional Australian businesses and communities will likely have greater access to distributed cloud networks.
What happened at the Sydney Cloud and Datacenter Convention
Thu, 25th Aug 2022
We attended the industry event at Luna Park in Sydney, with updates from the NSW state government and key vendors.
DigitalBridge makes $30 million equity investment in LEDC
Wed, 11th May 2022
DigitalBridge Group, an affiliate of DigitalBridge, has invested AUD$30m in Leading Edge Data Centres, accelerating its regional expansion plans.
Leading Edge Data Centres launches new NSW facility in Tamworth
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Marking a major milestone in the company's national roll-out plan, the facility in Tamworth is designed to better support regional economic recovery.
Construction on new data centre for Newcastle and Hunter region kicks off
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Construction has begun on the new $20m Leading Edge Data Center in Mayfield West, boosting jobs and strengthening the digital economy in Newcastle.
Leading Edge Data Centres to build $20m data centre campus in Newcastle
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Leading Edge Data Centers announces $19.6m project to upgrade Newcastle's digital infrastructure, with plans to roll out a network across New South Wales.
Aussie edge data centre provider receives $20m in funding
Wed, 20th May 2020
Leading Edge Data Centers secures USD $20 million funding from Washington H. Soul Pattinson to expand its regional data centre network across Australia.