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Abbots Langley data centre heat network wins Gov funding

A proposed heat network linked to the planned Abbots Langley data centre has been awarded £40,000 in Government support.

Amazon lodges plans for new tape data centre in Hemel Hempstead

Plans have been lodged for a major new data centre development in Hemel Hempstead, as Amazon looks to expand its footprint outside London.

ABB bolsters advisory unit with Premium Power acquisition

ABB has announced a deal to acquire Premium Power, an electrical engineering consultancy headquartered near Dublin. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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