Recent research from Colliers reported the Italian data centre market mirrors the European trend of surging demand from investors and operators seeking strategic locations. The desire for available power, low latency and connectivity are drivers in the search for success, and Italy, notably Milan, holds a pivotal European position for distributing and receiving content due […]
Jean Clavero, Mechanical Critical Systems Engineer, Cundall, shares how immersive experiences are becoming an established part of the next wave in data centre design, and how the technology is supporting sustainable operations. Whilst the last 20 years of technological innovation have focused on the material, we’re on the brink of taking the next steps […]
The demand for high-performance infrastructure is soaring, resulting in industry collaboration and standardisation initiatives revolutionising the data centre ecosystem. Paul Mellon, Operations Director, Stellium Datacenters, explores how the hyperscale landscape is evolving and how enterprise organisations have an impact. Demand for high quality hyperscale data centres across the globe has never been higher. Hyperscale providers […]
In the realm of sustainability and energy efficiency, the concept of reusing exponential levels of heat emitted from data centres is emerging as a promising solution. Notoriously known for being resource-hungry, innovative approaches through heat reuse are reshaping the functionality of data centres. By repurposing excess heat generated during operations, data centres have the potential […]
In the latter part of 2023, Dragos, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity, unveiled a pioneering threat report. Its pages layered alarming statistics revealing a staggering 50% surge in ransomware assaults targeting industrial entities compared to the previous year. The report further uncovered a startling revelation that more than 70% of these ransomware […]
Amidst a surge in data generation and evolving sustainability concerns, liquid cooling emerges as a pivotal solution for data centre operations. Kelley Mullick PhD, Vice President of Technology Advancement and Alliances at Iceotope, explores three fundamental factors when considering cooling approaches. Data centres are grappling with an unprecedented surge in data generation. The rise […]
The explosion of AI implementation has presented many questions in the sector surrounding AI and its power consumption, with minimal information available to answer these questions. Ed Ansett, Founder and Chairman, i3 Solutions Group, explores how AI will become increasingly demanding for data centres. At the end of 2023 any forecast of how much energy will […]
Simply deleting data doesn’t render it inactive or obsolete. As data protection laws become increasingly stringent worldwide, Chris Greene, VP and Global Head of Sales and Operations, Asset Lifecycle Management Business at Iron Mountain, shares a fortified outlook that makes the data centre life cycle greener. The global data centre market is on track to […]
Craig Huffman, Co-founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners, tells us that data centres must be ‘of the community’, not just ‘in the community’. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the North American data centres market, the emphasis on technological prowess and infrastructure capabilities remains paramount. However, an emerging trend that intertwines social responsibility with […]
We highlight three pivotal factors set to define the appeal of the data centre sector in the future: the integral role of AI in driving market growth; the crucial impact of education initiatives; and the importance of community engagement in shaping the industry’s trajectory. Although the immense influence of data centres on life on Earth […]
