Data centres now account for more than two in five structured cabling installations globally
Data centres now account for more than 41% of all structured cabling installed globally, according to new research from BSRIA.
Data centres consumed 23% of Ireland’s electricity in 2025
Data centres accounted for 23% of Ireland’s total metered electricity consumption in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.
What could a data centre ban in Scotland actually look like?
After spending years trying to attract data centre developments, Scotland is now seriously discussing whether to stop approving them.
Have we finally reached ‘peak cloud’?
Rising cloud costs, AI and data sovereignty are reshaping infrastructure strategy, argues Mark Lewis, CMO at Pulsant, as hybrid gains ground.
DCR Live 2026… Power, planning and thinking outside the box with OCS’ Ollie Sander
OCS’ Ollie Sander discusses power constraints, AI demand, retrofits and how UK data centre operators can plan for sustainable future growth.
DCR Live 2026… Rethinking battery strategy for AI with EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby
EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby discusses AI workloads, battery strategy, power constraints and why data centres must build sustainably for long-term growth.
Security Industry Association publishes data centre security principles guide
The Security Industry Association has published a new reference guide for data centre security.
Nscale’s £2bn Essex data centre hit by grid delays
Nscale’s planned £2bn AI data centre in Essex has reportedly been hit by grid delays, forcing the company to explore alternative power options.
Why the UK needs a better debate on data centres
VIRTUS Data Centres’ Adam Eaton challenges outdated assumptions on water, power, land use and location in the UK data centre debate.
DCR Live 2026… Power, cooling and the AI challenge with Airsys’ Phil Smith
Airsys’ Phil Smith discusses power constraints, AI demand, liquid cooling and how UK data centres can scale responsibly at DCR Live 2026.
