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AI boom to leave data centre demand far above supply
Digital Transformation

AI boom to leave data centre demand far above supply

AI-driven demand could overwhelm available capacity by 2030, with spending on servers and GPUs pushing supply short of need across key markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer
Digital Transformation

IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer

The agency is bolstering its global production capabilities as clients demand more integrated, digital and AI-enabled content.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Microsoft cuts datacentre water use by 25% in FY25
Data centers

Microsoft cuts datacentre water use by 25% in FY25

Rising scrutiny over AI and cloud power use has pushed the datacentre operator to cut water intensity sharply and boost local supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference
Semiconductors

Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference

The new inference cloud is aimed at cutting latency and costs for enterprise AI, with a Los Angeles site live and Together.ai first to use it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform
Data Protection

Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform

Users concerned about mental health data will get an encrypted, on-device alternative as the new service avoids storing reflections on Aurora Journal's servers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

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Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI

Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
DE-CIX & MASS-IX open one-hop Boston-New York link
Data centers

DE-CIX & MASS-IX open one-hop Boston-New York link

Boston-area networks can now reach New York traffic with lower latency and no transport charges, thanks to a new one-hop link.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
AIP, MGX & GIP buy Aligned Data Centres for USD $40bn
Data centers

AIP, MGX & GIP buy Aligned Data Centres for USD $40bn

A USD $5 billion growth injection will back rapid expansion as the consortium bets on soaring demand for AI-linked computing capacity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson
Disaster Recovery

DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson

The overhaul improves redundancy for customers linking New York and New Jersey as demand rises for higher-capacity, lower-latency traffic routes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform
Smart Cities

VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform

Advertisers gain access to 2,281 US digital out-of-home screens as VIOOH expands its programmatic reach across 27 cities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status
Virtualisation

Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status

Phoenix secures VMware Pinnacle and Expert Advantage consulting status, signalling top-tier cloud and data centre expertise in the UK market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas
Software Development

Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas

Proto Hologram has launched interactive hologram selfies with film stars in cinemas across 15 major US cities, coinciding with the new film's UK debut.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
DE-CIX launches Google Gold peering at all major US exchanges
Hyperscale

DE-CIX launches Google Gold peering at all major US exchanges

DE-CIX has launched its Google Gold Verified Peering Provider service across major US Internet Exchanges, enhancing reliable access to Google services for ISPs and businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Green Globes launches campus-wide data centre sustainability standard
DataCentre infrastructure

Green Globes launches campus-wide data centre sustainability standard

The Green Building Initiative has launched the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification to promote sustainability across data centre campuses with multiple buildings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Edged completes Mesa data centre framework for AI use
Hyperscale

Edged completes Mesa data centre framework for AI use

Edged has completed the structural framework for its new data centre in Mesa, Arizona, set to enhance AI efficiency with a 36 MW capacity by late 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2025