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04/11/2026

🏗️ £220m+ investment in London's data centre future.

KDDI and have acquired a major site in London's Docklands to support the development of new AI-ready infrastructure.

💷 More than £220 million invested in the site.

⚡ 65MVA of power already secured.

🏢 Plans for high-density colocation and AI workloads.

The acquisition will expand Telehouse's existing London Docklands campus as demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow.

💬 Could power availability become the biggest factor shaping future data centre developments?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

03/11/2026

🚀 Data centres in space? Cooling is the challenge.

Orbital data centres may sound futuristic, but managing the heat generated by powerful computing systems is already a major engineering consideration.

🌡️ Temperatures ranging from −180°C to +150°C.

🛰️ Extreme thermal cycles in low Earth orbit.

❄️ The challenge of protecting sensitive hardware while removing excess heat.

has outlined a three-part thermal management approach using its AeroZero materials to address these challenges.

💬 Could thermal management be one of the biggest barriers to orbital data centres?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

02/11/2026

🔐 Cyber threats move at machine speed. Can your defences keep up?

As digital environments become increasingly connected, traditional cybersecurity approaches are facing new challenges.

☁️ Expanding cloud and edge environments.

🤖 AI-powered cyber threats.

⚡ The need for faster detection and response.

🛡️ Unified security with human oversight.

In an exclusive DCNN article, Sharat Sinha, CEO of Airtel Business, explores why cybersecurity must evolve towards an AI-powered, human-led approach.

💬 Is AI becoming essential to modern cyber resilience?

👉 Read the full feature on DCNN.

31/10/2026

⚡ When the power goes down, critical infrastructure can't afford to stop.

DTGen has acquired Irish generator maintenance specialist Realpower, expanding its critical power services across the UK and Ireland.

The acquisition brings together two businesses with complementary expertise in backup power systems.

🔧 70 engineers across the combined business.

👷 More than 110 employees, with at least 10 additional jobs expected.

🏗️ Expanded services covering generator design, installation, commissioning and maintenance.

⚡ Greater support for critical infrastructure, including data centres, banking and other sectors where power resilience is essential.

The move strengthens DTGen's ability to support customers throughout the lifecycle of their backup power systems.

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

30/10/2026

💰 A$4.25 BILLION. One major investment in Australia's digital future.
official has secured a A$4.25 billion green loan to support the continued development of its SYD3 hyperscale data centre campus in Western Sydney.

And the scale of the project goes well beyond the financing.

🏗️ 10,000+ jobs expected to be supported across construction, engineering, trades and logistics.
🏦 32 financial institutions backing the green loan.
🌱 Lower-carbon construction measures supporting AirTrunk's sustainability ambitions.
🤖 More infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI, cloud and digital services.

With construction already underway and completion expected by mid-2028, SYD3 represents another major step in Australia's expanding data centre sector.

But can the industry continue scaling at this pace while meeting its environmental commitments?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

29/10/2026

❄️ 70% lighter. 50% smaller. Could this be the next step in data centre liquid cooling?

As AI drives demand for increasingly powerful computing infrastructure, cooling systems need to become smarter, more responsive and more efficient.

GF has introduced its new Multi Control Valve, designed for direct liquid cooling in high-density data centres.

And the specifications are worth a closer look.

⚡ Up to 70% lighter than conventional metal assemblies.
📏 50% more compact, helping reduce space requirements.
🌡️ Five integrated sensors monitoring flow, pressure and temperature.
⏱️ Five-second fail-safe response for rapid circuit control.

The technology forms part of GF's LiquidCore portfolio, bringing flow control and real-time monitoring together in a single solution.

Could smarter cooling infrastructure help data centres keep pace with growing AI demand?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

28/10/2026

🏢 Do data centres really use too much water and electricity?

It's a question many communities are asking as new data centre developments are proposed across the UK.

And now, Kao Data wants to help provide clearer answers.

The company has launched Data Centres Explained, a free public information hub supported by .official and the

The platform explores:

⚡ How data centres use electricity.
💧 Questions about water consumption.
🏗️ Construction, noise and local community impacts.
💻 Why data centres are essential to everyday digital services.
💬 Plus, members of the public can submit their own questions for experts to answer.

As the industry continues to expand, could greater transparency help build public trust?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

28/10/2026

🌐 Fibre isn't just about connecting homes anymore.

From AI and cloud computing to data centres and enterprise networks, fibre is becoming increasingly important to Europe's digital infrastructure.

And now, one of the industry's biggest events is evolving to reflect that change.

After more than 20 years, the FTTH Conference is becoming Fibre Horizons 2027.

What's changing?

🏢 Greater focus on data centres and enterprise connectivity.
🤖 Discussions around AI, cloud and emerging infrastructure demands.
🔐 More attention on network resilience and security.
🤝 New opportunities for collaboration between operators, investors and technology providers.

📅 17–18 March 2027
📍 Allianz MiCo, Milan

Could this signal a broader shift in how the industry thinks about fibre connectivity?

👉 Read the full story on DCNN.

27/10/2026

❄️ Could a new motor technology change the way we cool data centres?

As AI drives demand for increasingly powerful computing infrastructure, cooling systems are under growing pressure to deliver more while consuming less energy.

and Electric Torque Machines (ETM) are expanding their partnership to develop direct-drive motors for data centre cooling applications.

⚡ High torque at low speeds.
🔧 Fewer drivetrain components and reduced mechanical complexity.
🌡️ Technology designed for large cooling fans and heat rejection systems.

The aim? Simpler, more efficient and reliable cooling infrastructure.

👉 Could direct-drive technology help meet the cooling demands of the AI era?

Read the full story on DCNN.

26/10/2026

🚨 The latest edition of DCNN is OUT NOW! 🚨

Our newest issue is packed with expert insight from across the data centre sector, including:

⚡ Cover Story: explains how medium-speed engines, fuel flexibility, and scalable power generation can help operators overcome grid constraints

👥 Key Issue: Luke Foxley of GCV Group on how a more strategic approach to HR can address skills shortages and strengthen leadership

🎤 Interview: Michael Beagan of on rising power demands, the shift towards modular infrastructure, and preparing for what’s next

🔍 Also inside: Expert commentary on DCIM, Networking and Cabling, Critical Data, and Quantum Computing, with contributions from , Brady, , , Panduit, , Scality, , Macquarie Data Centres, Acceldata, and AVK.

We also report from our visit to TES Power’s manufacturing hub in Northern Ireland and look ahead to DataCentres Ireland as it returns to the RDS in Dublin.

👉 Read it now - Link in bio

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