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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.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Interviews

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Recent Data centers News

Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre
Sustainability

Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre

Grid-constrained Dublin operators may get a cleaner backup option after a 12-week pilot showed hydrogen generators could support live cooling systems.

Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water
Sustainability

Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water

Households in social housing will get cheaper hot water from surplus wind power, in a first-of-its-kind scheme for County Kildare.

Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre
Energy efficient

Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre

Grid constraints in Dublin are pushing Equinix to test whether hydrogen can replace diesel backup at its DB3 data centre.

Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs
Small Business

Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs

Smaller firms risk being left behind unless ministers back AI infrastructure, training and accessible support, the body said.

Thu, 21st May 2026

Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
IT services

Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland

Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.

Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
IT services

Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs

The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.

Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Ireland's first Green Energy Park planned for Arklow
Sustainability

Ireland's first Green Energy Park planned for Arklow

The Arklow campus could ease grid pressure while backing offshore wind, solar and storage, as construction continues toward a 2028 finish.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Cloud Services

Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project

Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition
Energy efficient

ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition

ISIF anchors a new EUR €340m TirNua climate fund with EUR €140m to boost Ireland's energy transition, renewables and storage projects.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone
Energy efficient

ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone

ISIF commits EUR €140m as cornerstone to TirNua climate fund targeting Irish energy-transition infrastructure and data centre decarbonisation.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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

AWS, NVIDIA to deploy 2 million more GPUs for AI workloads
Robotics

AWS, NVIDIA to deploy 2 million more GPUs for AI workloads

The deployment will help AWS meet surging demand for AI computing as the cloud giant deepens reliance on NVIDIA hardware and robotics.

Last week

NVIDIA expands NVLink Fusion with new NVHBM memory
Energy efficient

NVIDIA expands NVLink Fusion with new NVHBM memory

Cloud builders could gain more compute headroom, as NVIDIA shifts memory control off the chip and opens NVHBM to multiple suppliers.

Last week

Leiolai launches AI model that runs on user devices
Data Privacy

Leiolai launches AI model that runs on user devices

Users can earn cash and save water as Leiolai shifts AI inference onto phones, tablets and computers instead of data centres.

Last week

Google Cloud launches fault injection testing preview
Disaster Recovery

Google Cloud launches fault injection testing preview

Fault testing aims to cut outage risk for cloud users as Google Cloud previews a tool that simulates failures before customers are hit.

Last week

Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption
Network Infrastructure

Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption

Most operators expect AI services to drive new revenue, but nearly half say optical network upgrades are critical to meet demand.

Last week

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Network Infrastructure

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth

Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.

Last week

Everpure raises outlook after record second-quarter revenue
IT Department

Everpure raises outlook after record second-quarter revenue

Higher demand for AI and hyperscale products helped lift revenue 38% to USD $1.2 billion, prompting Everpure to raise full-year guidance.

Last week

Job Moves