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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

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Data centers

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Data centers News

NTT DATA, ENGIE strike renewable power deal for data centres
Sustainability

NTT DATA, ENGIE strike renewable power deal for data centres

Long-term renewable supply is set to help NTT DATA expand AI-era data centres as grid constraints tighten across key European markets.

Last week

Park Place expands AI server support for GPU systems
Digital Transformation

Park Place expands AI server support for GPU systems

Businesses running AI workloads may now keep costly GPU servers online longer, as Park Place extends third-party maintenance to 60 data centres worldwide.

Last week

Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push
Semiconductors

Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push

Reserved capacity for new AI workloads is now open, as Vultr prepares deployments across 2027 and 2028 with AMD's latest chips.

Last week

Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Productivity

Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding

The hire comes as the electricity market technology firm expands in Texas and the UK after its USD $75 million Series B funding round.

Last month

Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region
IT Industry

Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region

UK firms can now keep observability and security data in-region, easing compliance pressure as cloud and AI systems grow more complex.

Last month

UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
Robotics

UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding

AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.

Last month

Park Place launches podcast for CIOs on AI pressure
Chief Technology Officers

Park Place launches podcast for CIOs on AI pressure

Senior technology leaders are being asked to fund AI projects while keeping ageing infrastructure running on flat budgets.

Last month

DataX Connect adds gender questions to salary survey
Recruitment

DataX Connect adds gender questions to salary survey

Wider pay and promotion gaps for women in data centres are driving a new survey to probe whether gender affects progression and retention.

Last month

Scotland data centre moratorium warning hits investment
Sustainability

Scotland data centre moratorium warning hits investment

Investor confidence could suffer if Scotland pauses new data centres, as more than a dozen proposed sites face planning uncertainty.

Last month

Schneider backs AI-era condition-based maintenance
Digital Transformation

Schneider backs AI-era condition-based maintenance

Rising AI workloads and technician shortages are pushing data centre operators away from fixed schedules towards condition-based upkeep.

Last month

United Infrastructure to lead UK data centre grid plan
DataCentre infrastructure

United Infrastructure to lead UK data centre grid plan

Common grid designs could speed approvals and cut delays for UK data centres as demand for AI capacity strains the network.

Last month

AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems
Investment

AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems

The £3 million site will create skilled jobs in Haydock as demand rises for the infrastructure powering data centres and AI systems.

Last month

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
Sustainability

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data

The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.

Last month

Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre
Robotics

Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre

Businesses handling sensitive AI workloads in the Gulf can now keep compute and data in the UAE as chip shortages squeeze demand.

Last month

Innovation City opens sovereign AI hub in Ras Al Khaimah
Semiconductors

Innovation City opens sovereign AI hub in Ras Al Khaimah

Businesses in Ras Al Khaimah can now run AI workloads on scarce Nvidia B200 chips while keeping data under UAE jurisdiction.

Last month

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses
IT Industry

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses

AI specialists are still a minority, but their rapid sales growth signals Britain's scale-up market is broadening beyond traditional sectors.

Last month

Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO
Chief Financial Officer

Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO

The UK developer's expansion into energy and data centres gets new finance and technology leadership as it eyes GBP £12 billion of spending.

Last month

Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough
Sustainability

Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough

The 32.5MW build will push VIRTUS's UK capacity past 300MW as demand for London data centre space strains land and grid access.

Last month

Durata launches factory-built PowerCore for data centres
Modular data centre

Durata launches factory-built PowerCore for data centres

Operators face lengthy delays for power kit as artificial intelligence and cloud demand pushes data centre expansion.

Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Evernex buys Empowered & OrderWork in UK expansion
Wi-Fi

Evernex buys Empowered & OrderWork in UK expansion

The deal broadens the IT services group's reach into deployment work and field service software, while adding a bigger UK base.

Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Job Moves