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Equinix Partners on Clean Energy to Power AI Data Center Growth
📅 - One of the world's largest data center operators, Equinix, is expanding its focus on sustainable energy partnerships - to power the next wave of AI-driven digital infrastructure. As AI accelerates demand for computing power, Equinix is broadening its energy strategy beyond conventional utility contracts, striking agreements with alternative energy providers and investing in fuel cells and nuclear reactors.
The push comes at a time when global electricity consumption is rising sharply. According to the International Energy Agency, demand is forecast to grow by 4% annually through 2027, the fastest rate in recent years. A combination of widespread electrification, rapid growth in AI [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - Digital Realty Expands with Third Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria - Global provider of carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection services, Digital Realty, has announced the opening of its third data center in Lagos, Nigeria, strengthening its position in West Africa and advancing the region's digital transformation.
The new facility, LKK2, located in the Lekki coastal district, adds nearly 13,000 square feet of data hall space and approximately 2 megawatts of installed IT capacity, catering to the rising demand for high-performance, scalable infrastructure across Nigeria and the wider region.
The expansion would come at a pivotal moment for Africa's digital economy, where surging Internet adoption, cloud migration, and mobile [...]
📅 - DartPoints to Add 25MW AI-Ready Data Centers by 2027 - Regional colocation, cloud and interconnection solutions provider DartPoints has announced the first phase of its post-investment growth strategy following the equity investment from NOVA Infrastructure. DartPoints will expand with 25MW of new capacity by 2027, focusing on scalable, AI-ready digital infrastructure to support enterprise and high-performance computing needs.
Included in the expansion are newly constructed data centers in Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Indiana; Columbia, South Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina. Infrastructure built for architectural flexibility and able to support up to 120 kW per cabinet will be present at each location. Cabinet-level deployments, cage [...]
📅 - EMEA Data Center Colocation Market Forecast Report 2025-2030 - The European Middle East and Africa (EMEA) data center colocation market is expected to grow from USD 29.751 billion in 2025 to USD 51.208 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 11.47%. Hyperscale Demand and Digital Transformation The increasing reliance on colocation services by hyperscale data center users, such as cloud providers and tech giants, is a primary growth driver. In 2023, major cloud providers like Microsoft and Google leased significant capacity in urban centers across Europe, boosting demand for scalable infrastructure. The Middle East and Africa are undergoing rapid digital transformation, fueled by the fourth industrial revolution, IoT, and smart city initiatives. Industry [...]
📅 - Intel Warns U.S. Stake Could Spark Market Backlash - Intel has raised red flags over the potential implications of a planned U.S. government stake in the company, warning that the move could trigger negative reactions from investors, employees, and global partners.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, the chipmaker outlined risks linked to the Department of Commerce's proposed acquisition of a 10% share in Intel, equivalent to as many as 433.3 million shares.
The transaction, first disclosed on Friday, would dilute existing shareholders. Much of the funding for the purchase stems from allocations Intel previously received under President Joe Biden's CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at revitalizing domestic [...]
📅 - INTROSERV Launches High-Performance AMD Ryzen 9 Servers in Europe - INTROSERV has expanded its dedicated server offerings with new configurations tailored for developers, AI professionals, and businesses requiring powerful computing solutions. The servers leverage 9th-generation AMD Ryzen processors and are now available across two strategic European locations. Servers in France (Roubaix) The DC4R M 9 9900X plan features an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X processor with 12 cores and 24 threads operating at 4.4–5.6 GHz frequencies. The configuration includes 64GB DDR5 ECC On-Die memory, two 500GB NVMe SSDs in software RAID 1, and unmetered traffic at 1 Gbps speed. The server supports up to 255 IPv4 addresses and includes integrated DDoS protection.
Operating Systems: [...]
📅 - Infosys, Telstra Form JV in Australia to Drive AI Cloud Growth - Infosys has announced a major expansion of its presence in Australia through a joint venture with Telstra, the country's largest telecommunications and technology provider, aimed at advancing AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for enterprises.
As part of the arrangement, Infosys will acquire a 75% stake in Versent Group, a Telstra-owned digital transformation specialist, with Telstra retaining a 25% minority interest. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of fiscal year 2026.
Versent Group, founded in Australia, has built a reputation as a key player in digital transformation by helping enterprises design and execute cloud strategies in [...]