Digital Infrastructure stories
IMF predicts AI could boost UK economic growth by 16%
4 days ago
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productivity
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The IMF forecasts a potential 16% growth in the UK economy due to AI adoption, highlighting the nation's strong digital infrastructure.
Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Last week
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leadership
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vodafone
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connectivity
Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.
Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.
London firms inspire sixth formers to consider data centre careers
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colocation
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data centre operators
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skills gap
VIRTUS Data Centres and HireHigher have hosted an event, stimulating London sixth form students to contemplate careers in the data centre industry, showcasing a range of roles and their crucial contributions.
Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
This month
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cloud services
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wellington
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nz
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.
atNorth earns 4 industry accolades in a week for sustainable data centres
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ai
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digital infrastructure
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sustainability
Nordic tech provider atNorth is recognised by four award entities in a week, lauding its commitment to providing sustainable data centre services.
Telefónica Tech to power digital children's hospital in Ireland
This month
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digital transformation
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it in healthcare
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it infrastructure
Telefónica Tech is set to partner with Children's Health Ireland to create a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure for the forthcoming new children's hospital in Dublin, expected to open in 2025.
Centreon expands ON Partner Program to support MSP growth
This month
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital infrastructure
Centreon expands its ON Partner Program, offering dedicated support to Managed Service Providersamidst i ncreasing demand for outsourced management services.
IT-ISAC forms group for enhancing data centre security
This month
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data centre operators
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
IT-ISAC establishes a new special interest group, DC-SIG, designed to fortify global data centre security by bolstering threat intelligence sharing.
Colt Technology Services scoops top HKEX Award for derivatives data
This month
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awards
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market
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hong kong
Colt Technology Services recognised as Top Derivatives Data Vendor globally at 2023 HKEX Awards, highlighting the company's significant contribution to capital market data provision.
Hitachi Vantara reshuffles for hybrid cloud & AI focus
This month
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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ai
Hitachi Vantara, to expedite growth by focusing on hybrid cloud and generative AI features, a strategic realignment will integrate Hitachi's IT Platform Products Management Division.
Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn
This month
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big data
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colocation
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bi
Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
Last month
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digital transformation
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Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
Claroty & Axonius unite for stronger enterprise cyber resilience
Last month
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ransomware
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wfh
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saas
Claroty and Axonius announce a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise attack surface management, integrating cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity asset management to maximise cyber-resilience.
RiverSafe & DomainTools unite for enhanced cyber threat defence
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
RiverSafe forms a strategic partnership with DomainTools to enhance cyber threat detection, combining expertise and advanced intelligence for bolstered cybersecurity protections.
Maximising business data: choosing the right Data Centre provider
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cloud services
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compliance
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csr
Companies must prioritise choosing dependable, green, and scalable Data Centre providers to ensure the success and resilience of their digital operations.
Portnox launches Conditional Access for Applications to enhance security
Last month
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cloud services
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wfh
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saas
Portnox rolls out its new cloud-native solution, Conditional Access for Applications, designed to improve application security.
Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
Last month
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edutech
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bi
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big data
Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.
Logicalis obtains Cisco's Sustainable Campus Access specialisation
Last month
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logicalis
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sustainability
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cisco
Logicalis becomes the first partner worldwide to earn Cisco’s Sustainable Campus Access specialisation, highlighting its commitment to lowering carbon emissions in digital infrastructure.
Portman Partners announces new partners for Middle East, North America expansion
Last month
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digital infrastructure
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job moves
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portman partners
Portman Partners strengthens its global offering with the appointment of two seasoned professionals, Pieter Meissenheimer for the Middle East and Andy Shields for North America, amid plans for strategic expansion.
BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion
Last month
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colocation
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digital economy
Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.
Slow uptake for Equipment as a Service despite interest
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eaas
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subscription economy
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aviation
Despite high expectations, Equipment as a Service makes up less than 1% of 2023 equipment sales amid global interest.
SAP & Powerlink Queensland launch collaboration for digital overhaul
Last month
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power / energy
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digitisation
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sap
SAP teams up with Powerlink Queensland to digitise their high-voltage electricity service, marking a key step in the overhaul of Queensland's energy sector for cleaner, affordable power.
Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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broadband
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chorus
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commerce commission
Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.