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LFB Group rebrands data centre division as Apx
LFB Group’s dedicated data centre division has rebranded to Apx, as it seeks to capitalise on European data centre growth.
Industry
Lanarkshire becomes Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone, UK’s fifth
Lanarkshire has been named the UK’s latest AI Growth Zone, with the UK Government backing a major expansion around DataVita’s campus.
Green IT & Sustainability
Waste heat from UK data centres could heat 3.5m+ homes
Waste heat from the UK’s latest crop of data centres could be used to heat at least 3.5 million homes by 2035, according to new research.
Power
RWE wind farm to power Global Switch’s London Docklands data centre
RWE has signed an eight-year PPA with data centre operator Global Switch to supply renewable electricity to its London Docklands facility.
Power
Prism Power Group eyes US acquisition to support booming data centre buildout
Prism Power Group is looking to purchase a US business that holds UL certification and is raising $40 million to fund the acquisition.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft chief admits AI boom could become a bubble without wider adoption
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has warned that the AI boom risks turning into a speculative bubble unless adoption spreads.
Industry
Panduit names Holly Garcia as Chief Commercial Officer
Panduit has promoted Holly Garcia to Chief Commercial Officer, tasking her with leading the company’s global commercial strategy.
Industry
BSI launches ‘Mark of Trust’ scheme for data centres
BSI has launched a new ‘Mark of Trust’ scheme designed to demonstrate that facilities and operations meet international standards.
