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Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector
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Databricks launches the Data Intelligence Platform for Energy, enabling a unified approach to analytics using open lakehouse technology, and championing energy transitions with AI and predictive capabilities.
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Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
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T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.
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NTT DATA to boost Berlin presence with third data centre campus
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NTT DATA set to boost operational presence in Berlin with third data centre campus, part of global expansion drive valued at $10bn across key markets from 2023-27.
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atNorth expands partnership with Advania at Iceland's ICE03 site
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Nordic computing operator atNorth expand their partnership with IT services company Advania, enhancing digital data security and performance via their cutting-edge ICE03 site in Iceland.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
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AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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How to do private Artificial Intelligence
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Businesses adopt private AI models, utilising proprietary datasets on private infrastructure, to protect their sensitive data and intellectual property.
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Fastrack Technology's three keys to making the most of colocation
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As more businesses seek cloud-like features with regulatory compliance and security, colocation facilities have proven essential.
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Rockwell Automation expands CUBIC product line across Asia Pacific
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Rockwell Automation boosts the digital transformation of the Asia Pacific manufacturing industry, expanding its CUBIC product line, designed to optimise power management for safer, more sustainable operations.
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maincubes signs 10-year solar power agreement, bolstering sustainability
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maincubes takes a major step towards sustainability with a 10-year solar power purchase agreement, expected to supply its FRA03 data centre with up to 34 megawatts peak power.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
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Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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Techworks urges HM Treasury to boost UK semiconductor sector
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Ahead of the Chancellor's budget, Techworks, the UK Deep Tech and Semiconductor Trade Association, urges HM Treasury to support the domestic semiconductor sector.
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Vultr expands eco-friendly cloud infrastructure with NVIDIA GPUs
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Vultr, the world's largest private cloud platform, boosts its commitment to sustainable computing with an eco-friendly expansion of cloud infrastructure, deploying NVIDIA GPUs at Sabey's green run Data Centres.
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CWCS Managed Hosting expands UK offering with Nottingham site
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CWCS Managed Hosting, a provider of managed hosting services, has purchased a new site in Nottingham to meet growing demand.
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RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally
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RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.
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Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition
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Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.
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Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Keepit fortifies commitment to the UK, opening London-based headquarters and expanding local team, with industry veteran Jerry Mumford at the helm.
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GDS signs 21-year renewable energy agreement in Malaysia
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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GDS, a leading data centre developer, signs a 21-year renewable energy agreement with Cenergi SEA Berhad, making it one of the first green power offtakers in Malaysia.
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NexGen Cloud rolls out Europe's first AI Supercloud
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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NexGen Cloud, partnered with AQ Compute, plans to roll out Europe's first AI Supercloud from a novel, net-zero AI datacentre in Norway.
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AQ Compute's AI-ready data centre launches in Norway
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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AQ Compute's first AI-ready colocation data centre is now operational in Hnefoss, Norway, driving decarbonisation in the IT sector.
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Eco-friendly technologies crucial to mitigate transportation emissions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.
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Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Global Switch's newest data centre, 'London South', will expand its London operation to one of Europe's largest purpose-built data centres, offering 40MW of IT capacity and innovative energy-efficient solutions.
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Equinix launches Australia's largest data centre solar system
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Global digital infrastructure firm Equinix has unveiled an extensive 1MW rooftop solar system, one of Australia's largest data centre solar deployments, in Melbourne.
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NTT plans data centre campus in Paris amidst global expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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NTT announces construction of its first data centre campus in Paris, rounding off its presence in Europe's top data market hubs as part of a $10bn expansion.
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DataVita bolsters Scottish AI hosting with high-performance tech
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Scotland's largest data centre provider, DataVita, ramps up its AI and high-performance computing hosting prowess with ground-breaking tech.