Opinion
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Why the data centre map of Europe is being redrawn
As AI drives unprecedented power demand, Europe’s data centre growth is moving north, where abundant renewable energy and space offer a new advantage.
AI needs more than a cloud-first infrastructure strategy
As AI moves into production, Leaseweb UK’s Terry Storrar explains why DevOps teams need a more flexible approach to infrastructure.
Should data centre security be measured by uptime, not optics?
Axis Communications’ Sienna Cacan argues that resilience improves when physical security and operations share the same picture.
Community is a philosophy, and it is quietly shaping the industry
Community is more than proximity, says Kao Data’s Lizzy McDowell – it is a shared commitment to protect, strengthen and grow what matters.
The hidden bottleneck threatening AI data centre performance
Storage may receive less attention than power, cooling and compute, but it could quietly constrain the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Could all-photonics networks break AI’s dependence on location?
As power and space constraints intensify, all-photonics networks could help distribute AI infrastructure more efficiently across regions and sites.
The AI power reckoning driving the shift to high-density DC architecture
As AI racks approach megawatt-scale power densities, DC-native architecture could help operators improve efficiency, scalability and resilience.
AI Growth Zones must strengthen, not fragment, the UK’s digital infrastructure
Steve Hone, CEO of The DCA, argues that the UK’s AI ambitions will only succeed if AI Growth Zones strengthen what's already there.
Power on paper isn’t enough: Why certainty is the new capacity
Securing enough power is only part of the challenge facing data centre developers. Jamie McAinsh, Founder Director at Aurora Utilities, explains why certainty over...
AI demands more flexibility from data storage & management
With storage costs consuming a growing share of AI budgets, a flexible approach to data management may turn investment into meaningful returns.
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