Opinion
Why the next generation of tech needs smarter, greener data centres
The industry must reinvent its infrastructure – making data centres both smarter and greener – to keep pace with surging AI, 5G and IoT demands.
With legacy data centres closing their doors – here’s how to stay ahead
With aging facilities closing faster than ever, those who turn the upheaval into data-agile, cloud-powered advantage will pull ahead
Could soaring data centre demand bridge the skills gap?
Paul Mongan believes that surging demand for data centres could be the key to tackling the UK’s growing STEM skill shortage.
Synthetic data: A universal solution for data privacy or a new governance challenge?
Can synthetic data truly curb data extractivism and its carbon cost, or will it merely reshape today’s privacy and oversight dilemmas in a new guise?
Nickel-zinc power packs promise denser, greener data centres
Tim Hysell, co-founder of ZincFive, argues that re-engineering backup power with nickel-zinc technology could unlock denser, greener facilities.
Why 2025 is the year of data repatriation
Rob Coupland, CEO of Pulsant, looks at how organisations are reconsidering their approach to digital infrastructure in navigating a new era of cloud.
Security metrics – what should you actually be tracking?
Sysdig's Crystal Morin explores the critical security metrics you should be measuring to truly determine whether attackers gain ground or go home.
Liquid cooling could cut energy and water use, all in a small footprint
According to Izabela Jasinska, advanced immersion systems can slash cooling energy by up to 90%, cut water use and shrink footprints.
Q&A: Can tomorrow’s data centre leaders scale fast enough for the AI era?
Justine Gordon, Markus Keller and Silvia Rapallo explore why adaptable, ethical leaders and fresh talent pipelines now rival technical skills.
Why the ‘3-2-1’ backup rule is still key to modern cybersecurity
The simple 3-2-1 backup strategy remains businesses’ toughest shield against ransomware and data loss.
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