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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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

JLL warns Asia Pacific office fit-out costs keep rising

Office projects across Asia Pacific are becoming harder to budget, with labour shortages, materials inflation and geopolitics lifting fit-out costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Virtualisation

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Internet of Things

Matter & OpenADR link up for home energy management

A clearer route for utilities to control home devices could cut integration costs for manufacturers as demand response programmes expand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Manufacturing

AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management

Industrial operators could cut downtime and maintenance costs as AVEVA gains analyst backing for asset performance software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago

DataCentre infrastructure

Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027

Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water

Heavy AI usage could soon squeeze power grids and water supplies as queries multiply across business and everyday search.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Signage

PPDS to launch UltraSlim signage series & AV tie-up

Customers could get slimmer screens and integrated AV systems as PPDS expands its 2026 Philips Professional Displays range for North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control

Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

DataCentre infrastructure

Apx names three senior hires in European expansion

The appointments bring more than 70 years of sales and engineering experience as the data centre group targets a bigger European footprint.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

EduTech

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors

Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Data Analytics

NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security

Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Hyperscale

Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre

Malaysia's push to attract AI investment is set to gain more capacity, with the new site due to add more than 2,200 cabinets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms

Argyll Data Development launches UK sovereign AI inference cloud with SambaNova, targeting regulated firms seeking local control over data and systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Hyperscale

Castleforge & Galaxy win consent for Redhill data expansion

The approval will add 15MW of capacity near London as demand for data centre space surges and vacancy in the capital keeps falling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Power / Energy

Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter

Australian homes are being targeted with compact kitchen appliances as colder weather lifts demand for quicker cooking and easier clean-up.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users

Australian firms with solar and batteries can now trade flexibility for extra revenue as PowerSync’s new software targets the National Electricity Market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week