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$100M IFC investment in sub-Saharan Africa data centres

Staff Writer — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:51:12 +0000

The sub-Saharan African data centre company, Raxio Group, has announced an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) (a member of the World Bank Group), having secured $100 million in financing. The investment is set to boost Raxio’s expansion of data centres in Africa in the next three years. The funds will support data centre […]

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From Chicago to Jakarta, Microsoft stalls data centre expansion

Muhammad Zulhusni — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:43:17 +0000

Microsoft has paused or delayed several data centre projects around the world, reflecting a recalibration of how and where it builds the infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and cloud services, according to Bloomberg. Development activity has been scaled back or put on hold in countries including Indonesia, the UK, and Australia, as well as in […]

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DCIM software market to reach $3.63B by 2029

Dashveenjit Kaur — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:18:52 +0000

The global Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software market is on track for significant expansion, with projections showing growth from $2.02 billion in 2023 to $3.63 billion by 2029, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. This robust growth trajectory, marked by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%, reflects the increasing importance of DCIM solutions […]

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AWS unveils $11 billion investment in Georgia data centres

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:27 +0000

AWS is creating a buzz in Georgia with plans to invest about $11 billion in building new data centres. Announced in a blog post, the initiative underscores the tech giant’s effort to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. The investment is also expected to generate at least 550 new jobs, although […]

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DC certifications for newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:09:58 +0000

The data centre industry is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Despite these changes, certifications remain essential for IT career growth. According to NetworkWorld, certifications have emerged to match the demands of cutting-edge technologies. For IT professionals, the appeal of certifications is clear—enhanced career prospects, higher salaries, and greater job security. […]

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Revolutionising data centre sustainability with power capping

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:40:00 +0000

Have you ever noticed how the rise of AI and cloud computing has supercharged energy demands? Data centre, the unsung heroes of our digital world, are now grappling with a growing dilemma. While they power our online lives, they’re also some of the biggest energy guzzlers, contributing significantly to global power consumption. With generative AI […]

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Cisco sets its sights on quantum data centres

Muhammad Zulhusni — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:39:15 +0000

Cisco is pushing the frontiers of quantum technology with a focus on practical quantum networks and data centres. At its recent Quantum Summit 2024, Cisco brought together industry experts to explore breakthroughs in everything from quantum networking to security. However, its vision for a next-generation quantum data centre took centre stage. Cisco’s ambitious concept for […]

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Rick Mur, GNX: A new form of connectivity

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 20 May 2024 16:14:18 +0000

TechForge recently caught up with GNX’s CTO and co-founder, Rick Mur, to discuss how organisations around the world are dealing with the latest connectivity challenges. Can you tell us a little bit about GNX? GNX is a global connectivity provider, which means that we provide enterprises with any type of data connectivity solution anywhere in […]

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NVIDIA GTC roundup: Next-gen data centres and cloud provider partnerships

James Bourne — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:04:41 +0000

NVIDIA’s 2024 GTC event, taking place through March 21, saw the usual plethora of announcements one would expect from a major tech conference. One stood out, from founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote: the next-generation Blackwell GPU architecture, enabling organisations to build and run real-time generative AI on trillion-parameter large language models. “The future is […]

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Colocation on the edge: Why regional data centres and hybrid cloud can maximise performance

John Hall — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:11:01 +0000

A year or so ago there were over 500 hyperscale data centre in existence worldwide and a further 170 or more in the pipeline, according to Synergy Research. But the explosion in cloud adoption – public and private – is not only driving demand for hyperscale data centres. Fuelled by the IoT and the arrival […]

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