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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

Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Sustainability

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.

Last week

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Data Protection

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors

Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.

Last week

Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin
Green IT

Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin

The open-source tool could cut AI token use by up to 90%, reducing processing costs and energy demand for WordPress sites.

Last week

AVK launches modular PowerPods for AI data centres
Hyperscale

AVK launches modular PowerPods for AI data centres

Data centre builders could cut deployment delays as AVK's transportable PowerPods bundle backup, controls and transformers into one unit.

This month

Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use
Data Protection

Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use

Businesses struggling to turn AI pilots into production may opt for on-site systems as data gravity and cloud costs squeeze returns.

Last month

Superconductors could cut data centre power losses 90%
Energy efficient

Superconductors could cut data centre power losses 90%

In a 10 MW model, replacing copper with superconductors could also lift efficiency to 99%, easing cooling demands for AI data centres.

Last month

Virgin Media O2 signs 10-year solar deal with egg Power
Sustainability

Virgin Media O2 signs 10-year solar deal with egg Power

The telecoms group will cover about 5% of its electricity needs from a new Suffolk solar farm, easing exposure to market volatility.

Last month

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Data Protection

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights

The deal could bring free public internet and a new revenue stream to Katsina, while shifting AI processing onto solar-powered street lamps.

Last month

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
Cloud Services

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud

Growing concern over data sovereignty has pushed BlackBox Hosting to shift thousands of customer services onto Everpure's UK cloud platform.

Last month

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio
Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

Greater control over sensitive data could help UK organisations adopt AI faster, with BT’s new sovereign portfolio aimed at regulated workloads.

Last month

Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Small Business

Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs

Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.

Last month

UK data centre sector doubts AI-ready infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

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.

Last month

Exacta Group posts record quarter as revenue jumps 60%
IT Department

Exacta Group posts record quarter as revenue jumps 60%

Strong demand for server hardware lifted orders to a record and gave the Bristol-based group confidence of further growth into Q2 and beyond.

Last month

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
Unified Communications

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power

Researchers say light-based computing could curb rising electricity demand as AI and cloud services push data centres towards higher power use.

Last month

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Hyperscale

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory

The five-year deal will give Swedish researchers and smaller firms cloud-style access to AI infrastructure as demand for Mimer grows.

Last month

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth
Customer service

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

The front-of-house security model now spans 27 countries and 89 clients, reflecting rising demand for blended reception and security roles.

Last month

One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs
IT Industry

One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs

High electricity costs are pushing UK companies to place AI systems overseas, putting the country’s sovereignty ambitions under pressure.

Last month

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Sustainability

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

The hire bolsters Salute’s push into AI-driven data centre demand as operators seek faster, greener build-outs and fewer suppliers.

Last month

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

Last month

OVHcloud adds Quandela Belenos quantum computer to platform
IT Department

OVHcloud adds Quandela Belenos quantum computer to platform

Businesses and researchers can now trial photonic quantum hardware by the second, as OVHcloud widens its pay-as-you-go platform with a second machine.

Last month

Job Moves