Opinion
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The problem with the term ‘AI’
Ian Bitterlin argues that separating AI training from inference is key to understanding where the real opportunities lie.
Is the UK’s data centre resilience keeping pace with the threat?
With regulations still catching up, Claroty's Nick Haan looks at how data centre operators can improve cyber resilience and redundancy.
The UK can build AI data centres faster – but can it connect them?
Planning reform may speed up UK data centre builds, but without the right fibre infrastructure, connectivity could become the next bottleneck.
How far can HDD capacity really go?
As conventional HDD technology reaches its limits, Toshiba's Dean Edwards examines how MAMR and HAMR could unlock the next leap in capacity.
The UK has a narrow window to seize the photonics opportunity
As AI drives demand for faster, more efficient data centres, Mark Rushworth explores why photonics could offer the UK a timely industrial opportunity.
What it really takes to build an AI data centre
Building an AI data centre takes more than deep pockets. Damir Špoljarič explores the power, planning and operational decisions that really matter.
Why the future of data centre cooling depends on people
Matthew Thompson, Managing Director at Airsys Europe, says the cooling skills gap must be tackled alongside the industry’s technology challenges.
Is your AI model’s nationality really the biggest security risk?
Ajelix's Arturs Jaunosans argues that AI security depends less on a model’s passport than on data flows and infrastructure control.
Does AI really need more power – or just smarter infrastructure?
As AI strains data centre power supplies, ABB’s Brandon Spencer argues smarter infrastructure could unlock more capacity without simply adding power.
Digital sovereignty means more than keeping data close to home
Angela Bishop, UK CEO at Zühlke, explains why true digital sovereignty depends on resilience, portability and operational control.
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