The Ultimate Guide to Data centers
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).
What to know about Data centers
Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.
This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.
Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.
Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.
Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.
UK Data centers News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Park Place launches AI tool to score IT asset health
IT teams can now spot failing kit earlier, as Park Place's new AI platform scores servers, storage and network devices from 0 to 100.
Westgate warns storms could delay UK data centre builds
Builders face rising delays and overruns as wetter, stormier conditions threaten to disrupt UK data centre projects through 2027.
Pulsant appoints Jon Arnold as Chief Commercial Officer
Demand for regional UK data centres is rising as businesses shift AI workloads closer to users and tighten data-residency controls.
DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour
The Chapelhall campus expansion is now part of Scotland's row over AI data centres, with a parliament debate on a possible moratorium looming.
Kao Data appoints Bruce Claassen as Chief Financial Officer
Demand for AI and cloud capacity is prompting Kao Data to bolster financial leadership as it pursues new UK sites and refinancings.
UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap
Older facilities may struggle as hotter summers, floods and grid strain threaten UK data centre uptime for essential services.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
LG's 2.6MW cooling unit wins NVIDIA DSX qualification
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why CIOs should be prioritising stability as the foundation for transformation
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data centers News
Engage2Excel expands StorONE storage platform to 1PB
The move could help the workforce solutions provider stretch existing flash capacity across production, backup and disaster recovery as data grows.
Arteris launches FlexGen Multi-Die for AI chiplets
AI chipmakers can cut die-to-die link area, power and I/O by up to 50% as multi-die designs become harder to scale.
HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings
AI-related demand is set to boost HPE's networking growth, with the company now forecasting higher margins and USD $800 million in Juniper savings by 2028.
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.
Alibaba unveils full-stack AI push with new Qwen chips
The new processor and Qwen model updates underscore Alibaba's bid to meet surging demand for AI training, inference and cloud services.
New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings
The software group says tighter AI oversight and cloud controls cut costs, as regulators and customers demand more accountability from tech suppliers.
Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.
Fujitsu launches MONAKA chip for sovereign AI servers
The chip aims to ease power and cooling constraints for operators seeking AI systems with tighter supply chain control and domestic manufacturing.
Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.
Virtus secures GBP £2.45 billion data centre financing
The package will fund VIRTUS's UK and European expansion as lenders chase rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence capacity.
Bull wins €31 million AEMET supercomputing contract
Spain's weather forecasts will be backed by faster computing and lower energy use as AEMET upgrades systems under a four-year deal.
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings
Most listed digital asset treasuries now trade at a discount to their crypto holdings, leaving direct token owners better off in most cases.
Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic
Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.
UK data centre bosses take on Arctic trek for hospice
Care for families in Greater Manchester could gain GBP £1 million as data centre executives brave a five-day Arctic trek in Finland.
US data centre boom lifts North American equipment sales
AI-fuelled building work is offsetting weakness in housing and other projects, keeping North American equipment revenues rising despite softer demand.
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI Truth Cloud
The Danish cloud data protection group's nine-figure run underscores demand for independent backup as firms link AI adoption to data trust.
Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects
Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.
Job Moves
Pulsant appoints Jon Arnold as Chief Commercial Officer
Kao Data appoints Bruce Claassen as Chief Financial Officer
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer