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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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Recent Data centers News

DE-CIX launches AI server for natural-language networking
Connectivity

DE-CIX launches AI server for natural-language networking

IT teams spending more than 11 hours a week troubleshooting connectivity could now use plain-language AI commands to manage DE-CIX services.

Today

CERN expands OpenSearch across 139 clusters for data
Machine learning

CERN expands OpenSearch across 139 clusters for data

The platform now underpins observability, security and research services at CERN, handling 1.4 petabytes of data across 139 clusters.

Today

NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI
Gaming

NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI

Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.

Today

Vection seals Retelit deal to boost AI sales in Europe
Cloud Services

Vection seals Retelit deal to boost AI sales in Europe

The pact gives Vection a route into enterprise customers across Italy and Europe, with Retelit set to generate at least €12 million by 2030.

Yesterday

Hyundai & Kia back VAST Data in strategic investment
Storage

Hyundai & Kia back VAST Data in strategic investment

The investment follows years of production use and has already helped 42dot halve storage needs while keeping autonomous driving work within existing data centre capacity.

Yesterday

CScale raises USD $145 million to tackle AI optics
Semiconductors

CScale raises USD $145 million to tackle AI optics

The funding backs efforts to reduce downtime in large AI systems as optical links become a critical bottleneck across data centres.

Yesterday

Honeywell launches Forge Cognition AI for buildings
Education, Learning & Training

Honeywell launches Forge Cognition AI for buildings

Early pilots suggest buildings could cut needless alerts by up to 90% and trim energy use by as much as 10% with the new system.

Yesterday

Frankfurt internet exchange hits record 21.47 terabits
Cloud Services

Frankfurt internet exchange hits record 21.47 terabits

Viewers streaming Champions League matches pushed traffic to 21.47 terabits per second, as demand on the hub rose 7 per cent in under four weeks.

2 days ago

Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX

It aims to close a common gap in private cloud defences by blocking hypervisor attacks before unpatched flaws or stolen root credentials can be abused.

2 days ago

Phaidra partners Aligned on AI data centre operations
Infrastructure monitoring

Phaidra partners Aligned on AI data centre operations

The deployment aims to help operators spot faults earlier and manage denser AI workloads with a single view of infrastructure data.

3 days ago

Linux Foundation launches OpenGrid for power grid planning
Renewable energy

Linux Foundation launches OpenGrid for power grid planning

More than 2,500 gigawatts of projects are stuck in connection queues as the open source hub aims to cut grid planning costs and delays.

3 days ago

atNorth plans EUR €2 billion Salo data centre in Salo
Construction

atNorth plans EUR €2 billion Salo data centre in Salo

The Finnish town stands to gain jobs and local spending as atNorth's FIN05 project brings a planned €2 billion investment and future expansion potential.

3 days ago

Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows
Cloud

Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows

Rising cloud and AI demand is exposing builders to weather delays and overruns as Westgate seeks more UK data centre work.

3 days ago

GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027
Connectivity

GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027

The relocation gives Kazakhstan a higher-profile platform to court investment and shape regional debate on connectivity, AI and telecoms policy.

3 days ago

Interact launches Verify to model data centre decisions
Sustainability

Interact launches Verify to model data centre decisions

Operators can now test hardware, consolidation and migration plans in minutes, as regulators intensify scrutiny of energy and water use.

3 days ago

LG Electronics posts record nine-month profit as B2B grows
Robotics

LG Electronics posts record nine-month profit as B2B grows

Its core appliance and vehicle businesses helped drive record nine-month operating profit to KRW 4.03 trillion, despite macroeconomic uncertainty.

3 days ago

DE-CIX & Cabo Verde Telecom eye South Atlantic route
Information Communication & Technology

DE-CIX & Cabo Verde Telecom eye South Atlantic route

Cape Verde could become a key digital gateway as the firms seek a more direct South Atlantic route linking Europe, Africa and Latin America.

3 days ago

Trane launches LiquidStack CDU 2.X for AI data centres
Power Quality

Trane launches LiquidStack CDU 2.X for AI data centres

Operators can now pre-order a cooling unit that aims to reduce redesigns as GPU roadmaps shift and rack densities for AI servers keep rising.

4 days ago

NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises
Private Cloud

NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises

Enterprises can now run AI agents in their own cloud or data centre without unpredictable usage charges, easing cost and data-control concerns.

4 days ago

Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
Colocation

Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand

The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.

4 days ago

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