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AI - time for a rethink?

Published in AI Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware

Claire Keelan, UK MD at Onnec, is warning that the UK will fall short of its AI ambitions and data centre expansion targets, unless it tackles the growing workforce shortage by tapping into underused talent – particularly women and flexible workers. With AI demand forecast to drive a fivefold increase in UK data centre capacity by 2030, and increasing investment from major tech providers, Claire says the sector won’t keep up unless it modernises how it attracts, trains, and mobilises people.

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A new benchmark for high-density multi-fibre testing

Published in Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware Networks + Telecoms

Nigel Hedges, Application and Technical Specialist at Fluke Networks explains that, as fibre density increases and performance margins tighten; driven by AI, cloud, and next-generation digital infrastructure, contractors face mounting pressure to test and certify complex fibre systems quickly and accurately. Fluke Networks has launched CertiFiber™ Max, said to be the industry’s first third-generation optical loss test set (OLTS) designed to meet these. Built on the trusted Versiv™...

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Powering the Future Responsibly: Driving Data Centre Growth with Sustainability at the Core

Published in Energy Management Hosting + Colocation Infrastructure + Hardware Power & Cooling

By Darren Ellis; Managing Director, EMEA, Park Place Technologies.

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Cargill deploys private 5G across global sites with NTT DATA

Published in Cloud Design + Optimisation Hosting + Colocation Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware

NTT DATA has deployed a Private 5G network across Cargill’s global sites to support connected operations, automation and digital workflows at manufacturing and processing facilities.

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SITE develops financial data infrastructure in Qatar

Published in Design + Optimisation Hosting + Colocation Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware Power & Cooling

Secure I.T. Environments Ltd has completed a data centre design project for a financial institution in Qatar, focused on resilience and modern standards.

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Chapmanbdsp reflects on 2025 performance and outlines plans for 2026

Published in Design + Optimisation Hosting + Colocation Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware Power & Cooling

Chapmanbdsp reflects on a year of growth and prepares for new opportunities in data centres and beyond.

EUDCA elects new Board of Directors, reconfirms Michael Winterson as Chair

Further to its June 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA)...

A-Gas launches initiative to support sustainable refrigerant recovery

A-Gas completes a refrigerant recovery project, highlighting environmental and economic outcomes.

Elevate showcases infrastructure developments at Data Centre World London 2026

Mayflex will present updates to its Elevate infrastructure platform at Data Centre World London...

Dennemeyer works with NTT to interconnect 20 international offices

The global Intellectual Property services provider has selected Managed SD-WAN to enable its...

Amazon Web Services announces new transatlantic cable dubbed Fastnet

AWS unveils Fastnet, a game-changing cable system enhancing connectivity between the US and...

Colt expands partnership with Equinix in three key regions

New software-driven connectivity simplifies user experience and helps business grow and scale in...

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Australian fish farm undergoes IT upgrade by investing in edge infrastructure

Australian fism farming company Tassal looked at harnessing IT to make its business of growing salmon more sustainable and cost-effective. It invested in an integrated IT solution powered by Vertiv and Dell EMC for its business in Tasmania.

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