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Equinix expands data centre training amid talent shortage

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Equinix widens global training push as it seeks to build a pipeline of technicians, apprentices and early-career staff for data centre growth.
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Equinix expands data centre training push in Australia

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Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.
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Amazon leads concentrated global hyperscale market

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Amazon leads the concentrated global hyperscale data centre market, as the top 10 providers captured 46% of 2024 revenue.
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Equinix unveils vendor-neutral hub for distributed AI

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Equinix launches a vendor-neutral Distributed AI Hub, linking 280 data centres to simplify multi-cloud, edge and AI security operations.
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Equinix unveils global distributed AI hub & fabric

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Equinix launches a global distributed AI hub and Fabric Intelligence layer to unify, govern and optimise multi-cloud AI infrastructure.
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Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer

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Equinix taps seasoned data centre finance leader Olivier Leonetti as CFO from March, ahead of veteran Keith Taylor's planned 2026 retirement.
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Canada urged to back women in STEM to power AI growth

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Canada's tech leaders say closing the gender gap in STEM is vital to ethical AI and digital growth, urging targeted support for women.
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CPP & Equinix buy Nordic data centre group atNorth

Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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CPP Investments and Equinix are acquiring Nordic data centre operator atNorth in a deal valuing the business at USD $4 billion.
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Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
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Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
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ZutaCore unveils waterless AI cooling system for high-density data centres

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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ZutaCore launches waterless cooling units for AI data centres, tackling high-density heat with scalable, efficient systems up to 2MW, enhancing uptime and control.
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Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.
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ZutaCore & EGIL Wings launch 15MW AI Vault for green data centres

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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ZutaCore and EGIL Wings launch a 15MW AI Vault using waterless cooling and renewable energy for eco-friendly, high-density data centres worldwide.
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PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.
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Rising AI demand puts data centres in Canada's energy spotlight

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As AI adoption grows, Canadians evaluate data centres as critical infrastructure, prioritising power to support the nation's digital and economic future.
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Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.
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Equinix unveils distributed AI platform to speed enterprise adoption

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Equinix launches Distributed AI platform and global labs to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption with faster, scalable, and globally connected infrastructure.
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Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.