Jordan O'Brien

Managing Editor of Data Centre Review & Electrical Review

The UK data centre power debate has a queue problem

The UK's data centre power debate is being distorted by speculative grid queue projects, as AI hype and impatience masks what demand is real.

Equinix’s latest data centre in Dublin promises no additional grid strain

Equinix has begun construction on a new data centre in Dublin, with the company planning to invest $78 million in the facility. The new site, known as DB7x, will be built in Blanchardstown, close to two of Equinix’s existing Dublin...

Nscale latest to face public backlash over proposed data centre

Nscale has become the latest company to face intense scrutiny over a proposed AI data centre.

The Government got data centre emissions wrong – but that’s only part of the story

The UK needs more data centres, but flawed government emissions estimates expose the real challenge: powering growth with cleaner energy.

LINX completes LON2 network refresh with Nokia

LINX has completed a major refresh of its secondary London network, with Nokia selected as the technical partner for the project.

Equinix expands global skills push as AI drives data centre hiring pressure

Equinix is expanding its investment in workforce development, with a series of programmes aimed at building talent for the data centre industry.

One in four data centre operators fails to track energy usage

Nearly one in four data centre operators is failing to track the power consumption of its primary sites, according to a late-2025 study.

Edinburgh Council backs move towards temporary ban on AI data centres

Edinburgh councillors have voted to move forward with plans for a temporary ban on AI data centre developments.