The Ultimate Guide to DataCentre infrastructure
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for DataCentre infrastructure.
What to know about DataCentre infrastructure
DataCentre infrastructure encompasses the physical and virtual components that support computing environments in data centers worldwide. This crucial topic covers servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cooling technologies, all of which maintain the backbone of cloud computing and enterprise IT.
Recent developments highlight the rapid growth and evolution of cloud IT infrastructure, driven by the expanding public cloud market and innovations in server, storage, and Ethernet switch technology. Significant investments from major cloud providers, shifting enterprise IT spending patterns, and increasing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have marked the field.
In addition, data centre infrastructure increasingly incorporates advanced cooling solutions, energy efficiency improvements, and enhanced security measures to meet rising demands and sustainability goals. Exploring stories tagged with "DataCentre infrastructure" offers readers comprehensive insight into market trends, vendor competition, technological breakthroughs, and strategic considerations vital for IT professionals, businesses, and channel partners looking to understand or engage with this dynamic industry.
UK DataCentre infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Panduit launches ES2P rack power unit for data centres
Rack-level power monitoring is being pushed further into edge and branch sites as demand rises for cloud, AI and distributed workloads.
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.
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.
Vertiv launches Rack Extreme platform for AI data centres
Operators of AI data centres can now handle heavier, deeper equipment as Vertiv's new rack supports up to 4,500 lbs without sacrificing mobility.
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Heightened scrutiny over components and costs makes the hire significant as Vertiv seeks to keep data centre equipment flowing amid AI-driven demand.
UK data centre sector doubts AI-ready infrastructure
Most operators fear the UK is unready for AI growth, with weak testing, ageing kit and outages exposing infrastructure gaps.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to DataCentre infrastructure
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Data centre infrastructure market to hit USD $128bn by 2034
Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push
Schneider Electric unveils AI data centre blueprints
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
Green giants: Engineering sustainable and resilient data centres
Beyond digital defences: The real-world threats to data centres
Designing infrastructure for AI that actually works
Recent DataCentre infrastructure News
iPronics raises USD $125 million for AI optical switching
Demand for AI data-centre networking is pushing iPronics to scale its optical switch platform after a USD $125 million Series B.
CPP Investments & Equinix buy atNorth for USD $4 billion
Nordic data centre capacity is set to expand after the USD $4 billion takeover, as backers tap demand from cloud and AI customers.
Eaton to build USD $242m Arkansas plant, add 1,200 jobs
The move will double domestic capacity for modular electrical enclosures as data centre builders race to secure power gear and shorten delivery times.
Airrived launches sovereign AI platform for governments
Governments and regulated firms can now keep agentic AI on their own systems, reducing cloud dependence and tighter data controls.
ESDS Software Solution sets IPO price band at Rs 408-429
The share sale will test investor appetite for a fast-growing cloud and data-centre business with a USD $1.25 billion AI contract abroad.
NVIDIA launches NVLink Fusion for custom AI factories
It lets cloud operators pair custom XPUs with NVIDIA's rack-scale systems, aiming to cut delays and integration costs in AI build-outs.
AI buildout drives USD $120 billion data centre surge
Delivery bottlenecks, rather than demand, are now the main risk as AI-fuelled data centre expansion pushes revenue to USD $120 billion by 2030.
Panduit launches managed rack PDU for data centres
It gives infrastructure teams rack-level visibility and control as demand rises for remote power monitoring in dense data centres and edge sites.
Castrol cooling fluids win NVIDIA validation for AI
The validation could help data centre operators choose cooler fluids that cut maintenance risk as AI hardware packs more heat into racks.
AMD says AI energy efficiency rises fourfold by 2026
Data centre operators may gain relief as AMD says its AI systems could use four times less energy per unit of work by mid-2026.
Molex backs CAEPlus cooling tech for AI data centres
Pressure is mounting on data centre operators as AI workloads push chip temperatures higher and make liquid cooling more urgent.
Trane & Eaton unveil AI data centre reference design
The combined design could cut installation costs and copper use sharply as operators race to build more efficient AI data centres.
Nvidia & Wall Street launch $500bn AI funding push
The tie-up could unlock financing for AI data centres as demand for computing power outstrips the balance sheets of cloud providers.
NVIDIA outlines 800 VDC power plan for AI factories
The shift could help AI data centre operators add denser racks without rebuilding sites, as NVIDIA moves to cut power-conversion losses.
Vertiv plans 300 new jobs in Letterkenny expansion
The expansion could bolster Donegal's labour market as demand for AI and data centre infrastructure drives up global manufacturing needs.
The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe
The move gives the UK specialist sole Platinum status in Europe, strengthening its position as Panduit courts more enterprise network projects.
Bitzero adds Vertiv to data centre partner network
The partnership is meant to ease power and cooling bottlenecks as AI data centre demand forces operators to secure specialist systems earlier.
Emerson launches DeltaV platform for AI data centres
Rising AI workloads are forcing operators to simplify power and cooling controls as data centres race to come online faster and cut commissioning risk.
TechDay launches IndustrialDay with publication buys
Three established infrastructure titles are being folded into a wider industrial news network spanning eight markets and new specialist sectors.
Schneider Electric warns AI data centres face power squeeze
Rising electricity demand is emerging as a bottleneck for AI deployment, with some training sites approaching 1 GW and facing delays.
Job Moves
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Verne appoints Wayne Louw as COO to drive AI growth
Smart CT appoints Eddie Egan as Chief Operating Officer
Exacta Group reshapes leadership to drive AI growth
Lumai names René Bonvanie board chair for optical AI push
BCS launches data centre sustainability service amid AI boom
Finnish Data Centres name Antti Poikola Managing Director
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