Industry
80 MW Blackpool data centre wins planning approval
A planned 80 MW data centre at Peel Park on the outskirts of Blackpool has been given the green light by Fylde Borough Council.
Green IT & Sustainability
The internet’s next upgrade shouldn’t just be faster – it should be cleaner
Jennifer Holmes, CEO of LINX, says smarter routing, fuller emissions data and shared skills can cut the internet’s hidden carbon cost.
Industry
Ark gets green light for £250m data centre in Corsham despite local backlash
Wiltshire Council has approved Ark Data Centres’ latest facility at its Spring Park campus, despite fierce local opposition.
Power
Microsoft has a plan to reduce its data centres’ impact on the grid
Microsoft is exploring whether high‑temperature superconducting (HTS) cables could help tackle the growing power demands of data centres.
Industry
DataVita lands £44.9m deal to run core IT infrastructure for Glasgow City Council
Glasgow has awarded a £44.9 million contract to DataVita to transform and maintain the council’s core digital infrastructure.
Opinion
Why data centres should renew their faith in renewables
Conrad Energy's Tim Foster argues diesel-first redundancy is a risk, with hybrid renewables + storage boosting uptime, flexibility and cost certainty.
Industry
European data centre market struggles to deliver amid an AI boom
The European data centre market is facing a growing imbalance between demand and delivery in 2026.
Industry
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as new Enterprise Director
Telehouse Europe has appointed Chris Lamb as its new Enterprise Director, placing him in charge of a bold new strategy for the firm.
