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UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance
Digital Transformation

UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to position Britain as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the crucial yet underappreciated role of data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
Malware

Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave

A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Vodafone-Three merger approved, promises UK benefits
Unified Communications

Vodafone-Three merger approved, promises UK benefits

The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the Vodafone-Three merger, which experts see as a significant boost for UK businesses and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Aligned Data Centers secures USD $12 billion for expansion
Digital Transformation

Aligned Data Centers secures USD $12 billion for expansion

Aligned Data Centers has successfully raised over USD $5 billion in equity and USD $7 billion in debt to expand its AI infrastructure across the Americas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Data eXec launches to redefine data centre leadership
Leadership

Data eXec launches to redefine data centre leadership

Data eXec has launched as a new sister brand to DataX Connect, aiming to recruit senior executives for data centre organisations globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Telstra International appoints new Head of Wholesale
Unified Communications

Telstra International appoints new Head of Wholesale

Telstra International has appointed Sarah Mills as the new Global Head of Wholesale, tasked with enhancing its global position from Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Bangkok becomes key AWS Direct Connect location in Asia
Unified Communications

Bangkok becomes key AWS Direct Connect location in Asia

Telehouse Bangkok has become the fourth AWS Direct Connect location worldwide, offering businesses secure, low-latency access to over 240 AWS services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Comcast invests $7 million to boost Kingsland's internet
Unified Communications

Comcast invests $7 million to boost Kingsland's internet

Comcast's $7 million investment has introduced high-speed Internet services to Camden County, significantly enhancing connectivity for Kingsland residents and businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta
Digital Transformation

BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta

BDx Data Centers has unveiled its fifth facility in Indonesia, the CGK 3A campus, aiming to bolster the region's digital infrastructure and support the growing economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
CapitaLand inks deal to lease half of India data centres
Unified Communications

CapitaLand inks deal to lease half of India data centres

CapitaLand India Trust has secured a major leasing deal with a global hyperscaler, covering nearly half of its planned 250 MW data centre capacity in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Swoop partners with Flip in AUD $30m nbn infrastructure deal
Unified Communications

Swoop partners with Flip in AUD $30m nbn infrastructure deal

Swoop has entered a three-year agreement with Flip to supply nbn TC4 wholesale infrastructure, valued at AUD $30 million, boosting broadband access for 26,000 customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy
Hyperscale

Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy

Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities
Smart Cities

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities

India's tier 2 and 3 cities are emerging as vital hubs for the data centre industry, driven by local demand and government support for digital infrastructure.

By Sridhar Pinnapureddy • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
APDI consortium launched to tackle Asia-Pacific identity issues
Physical Security

APDI consortium launched to tackle Asia-Pacific identity issues

The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform
Unified Communications

Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform

Ipsotek has partnered with Spark New Zealand to launch Spark AI Vision, an innovative AI Computer Vision platform to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Cybersecurity

Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors

Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Emerging tech trends in Australia: What to expect in 2025
Unified Communications

Emerging tech trends in Australia: What to expect in 2025

As Australia gears up for 2025, trends in quantum technology, AI training, and cybersecurity are set to reshape the nation's business landscape and growth potential.

By Guy Danskine • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024