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Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction
Artificial Intelligence

Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction

Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains
Supply Chain

Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains

Sydney-based Switchboard secures USD $1.5 million to overhaul supply chains, aiming to end manual processes and bring efficiencies across the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Supply Chain

Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Network Infrastructure

Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets

Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Vertiv launches 360AI portfolio to meet data centre needs
High Performance Computing

Vertiv launches 360AI portfolio to meet data centre needs

Vertiv introduces the 360AI portfolio across the EMEA regions, offering advanced power and cooling solutions to facilitate scalable AI and HPC deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion
Power / Energy

STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion

STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
DataCentre infrastructure

DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors

DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Hitachi Vantara realigns to accelerate in hybrid cloud & AI sectors
Storage

Hitachi Vantara realigns to accelerate in hybrid cloud & AI sectors

Hitachi Vantara has realigned with its IT Platform Products division to enhance agility in hybrid cloud and generative AI sectors, appointing Akinobu Shimada as chairman.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI investment surges among European startups despite challenges
Data Analytics

AI investment surges among European startups despite challenges

Report reveals 68% of European tech startups are leveraging AI, with investments in emerging technologies like ML and 5G shaping the future landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Milbank advises on USD $1.44 billion AdaniConneX data deal
EdgeConneX

Milbank advises on USD $1.44 billion AdaniConneX data deal

Milbank LLP advises lenders on a groundbreaking USD $1.44 billion sustainability-linked financing deal for AdaniConneX's hyperscale data centres in India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Pulsant appoints Mike Hoy as new Chief Technology Officer
Hyperscale

Pulsant appoints Mike Hoy as new Chief Technology Officer

Pulsant has named Mike Hoy as its new CTO to lead its technology strategy, ensuring the firm's platformEDGE infrastructure meets rising AI and edge computing demands.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Artificial Intelligence

Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Orro teams with Juniper for next-gen wireless solution in Australia
Unified Communications

Orro teams with Juniper for next-gen wireless solution in Australia

Australia's Orro partners with Juniper Networks to launch an AI-driven wireless solution aimed at enhancing network management for educational institutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Singtel & Telin to develop INSICA cable between Singapore-Batam
Robotics

Singtel & Telin to develop INSICA cable between Singapore-Batam

Singtel and Telin partner to develop a 100km INSICA submarine cable linking Singapore and Batam, set to boost regional data connectivity by Q4 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Hyperscale

Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024
Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia

Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
OpenSSF joins forces with Eclipse Foundation for EU CRA initiative
Supply Chain

OpenSSF joins forces with Eclipse Foundation for EU CRA initiative

The Open Source Security Foundation partners with the Eclipse Foundation and others to shape the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, aiming to enhance software supply chain security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024