Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 21
Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.
Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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bmw
Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor's AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.
Echelon & Iberdrola invest EUR €2 billion in Spanish data centres
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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Echelon Data Centres and Iberdrola launch a EUR €2bn joint venture to build renewable-powered hyperscale data centres across Spain, starting near Madrid.
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.
Ryze creates new brand for Latos amid UK data centre expansion
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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drones
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Ryze has rebranded North East data centre developer Latos, which aims to build 40 UK sites by 2030, focusing on AI-ready, rapid deployment facilities.
UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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surveillance
Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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ict sector
RETN has upgraded its Lithuanian network ring, boosting capacity to 500G across key cities and enhancing links to Baltic and major European hubs.
UK pushes for AI leadership but must unlock unstructured data
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
OpenAI's UK expansion boosts AI ambitions, but unlocking unstructured data remains vital for the nation's digital and public service advancements.
European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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storage
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data privacy
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microsoft
A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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airlines
Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.
Kao Data names Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer for UK & Europe
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Kao Data appoints Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer to lead UK and European data centre growth and optimise business operations.
Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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digital transformation
The UK's Ministry of Justice has strengthened its cyber security with Palo Alto Networks, boosting automated threat resolution by 400% and increasing bandwidth fivefold.
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.
Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.
Portugal's data centre sector may add EUR €26.2bn to GDP by 2030
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Portugal's data centre sector could boost GDP by EUR €26.2bn and create 48,400 jobs annually by 2030, driven by AI demand and renewable energy advantages.
EXA Infrastructure unveils new fibre route linking FLAP cities
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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uc
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broadband
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digital economy
EXA Infrastructure launches a 1,200 km fibre route, linking London with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels via the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.
Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050
Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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government
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digital initiatives
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funding
London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
Mansfield Pollard & BladeRoom join forces for green data centre cooling
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpc
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ai
Mansfield Pollard and BladeRoom partner to advance sustainable cooling solutions for UK and global data centres amid rising AI and high-performance computing demands.