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The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

A curated Irish 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.

Irish Data centers News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Research and market analysis connected to Data centers

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Data centers News

TechDay expands into Ireland with eight new technology news sites
Trends & Predictions

TechDay expands into Ireland with eight new technology news sites

TechDay launches eight specialist technology news sites in Ireland, targeting sectors from cybersecurity to telecoms as part of its international growth.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
IT Industry

Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant

Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Data Protection

Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

DXC extends BAE Systems hybrid cloud deal for five years
Productivity

DXC extends BAE Systems hybrid cloud deal for five years

The deal will give BAE Systems a more standardised digital foundation across 110,000 staff as it tries to simplify legacy systems and boost agility.

Yesterday

DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards

The move could speed automated connectivity for enterprise customers as operators seek common NaaS standards across cloud and AI networks.

2 days ago

Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
Network Infrastructure

Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents

The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.

3 days ago

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
IT Department

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users

The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.

3 days ago

OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex
Small Business

OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex

Professionals at Computex will see Thunderbolt 5 storage, docks and software from OWC as it targets demanding Mac and PC workflows.

3 days ago

BCS boosts Iberian presence with Barcelona data centre win
Digital Transformation

BCS boosts Iberian presence with Barcelona data centre win

Spain is drawing more data centre work as BCS adds senior staff and secures a Barcelona assignment amid tighter capacity in northern Europe.

3 days ago

Transcelestial starts orbital laser tracking in Singapore
Network Infrastructure

Transcelestial starts orbital laser tracking in Singapore

Scheduled laser-link coverage now spans Singapore and Spain, as Transcelestial moves from single-site tests to regular orbital tracking operations.

3 days ago

Forrester warns GenAI strains resources despite gains
Productivity

Forrester warns GenAI strains resources despite gains

Rising power and water demand from AI data centres could wipe out some sustainability gains unless firms demand stricter vendor transparency.

3 days ago

Boomi & Red Hat team up for agentic AI stack
IT Budget

Boomi & Red Hat team up for agentic AI stack

The tie-up aims to help large companies run AI agents securely at scale, while keeping data, governance and spending under tighter control.

4 days ago

Red Hat & NVIDIA add controls for enterprise AI agents
Digital Transformation

Red Hat & NVIDIA add controls for enterprise AI agents

New controls aim to let enterprises run autonomous AI agents more securely across hybrid cloud systems, with tighter governance and audit trails.

4 days ago

Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue
Digital Transformation

Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue

Record first-quarter gains in data centres and storage pushed Iron Mountain to lift its full-year outlook for revenue, profits and cash flow.

4 days ago

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
Energy efficient

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI

The tie-up gives organisations real-time controls against prompt injection and data leakage as enterprise AI moves into live deployment.

4 days ago

NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres
Sustainability

NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres

Rising power constraints are pushing data centre developers to pair AI capacity with renewable energy and storage as demand surges.

4 days ago

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
Robotics

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push

More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.

4 days ago

Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail
Virtualization

Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail

Older servers may be unprotected for years because some backup providers no longer fully support them, risking recovery failures and audit breaches.

4 days ago

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers
Small Business

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

4 days ago

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
Energy efficient

Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI

The integration aims to curb prompt injection and data leaks as enterprises push AI agents into production across cloud and on-premises systems.

5 days ago

Job Moves