SIJORI Connect: GDS Spearheads the Move Into a ‘New’ Frontier
In most things, greater connectivity and integration usually bring about improved performances and benefits through synergies – the whole is often worth more than the sum of its parts. In the data center industry this is often of even greater importance on both global and regional scales. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, GDS – a […]
Equinix expands footprint in Africa
MainOne, an Equinix company, has announced the launch of their new data center in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. The new data center will be an expanded open access, carrier-neutral facility confirming to Uptime Tier III standards. The facility named AB1.2 will be built at the Village of ICT & Biotechnology (VITIB) in Grand Bassam. […]
STT GDC Breaks Ground for its 7th Data Center in the Philippines
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines celebrated the commencement of construction for their 7th data center in the Philippines, the STT Cavite 2. According to Carlo Malana, CEO and President of STT GDC Philippines, STT Cavite 2 is engineered with an IT capacity of 6 MW, specifically tailored for hyperscalers and enterprises seeking […]
Indian Data Center Industry Could Attract US$ 5.4 Billion Investment: CRISIL Ratings
The data center industry in India is poised to attract investments exceeding Rs 45,000 crore (US$ 5.4 Billion) over the three fiscals through 2026 as per a report by Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) Ratings, a highly-respected Indian credit rating agency. The report explains, “Large enterprises are increasingly embracing cloud solutions, fuelling […]
STT GDC Philippines Expands Further with the Addition of a Data Center in Makati
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has announced the successful completion of its 1.2MW data center situated in Makati City. This facility, designed to be carrier-neutral, has a capacity of approximately 100 racks, accommodating loads ranging from 5kW to 12kW. Operations are set to commence this month. Compliant with Tier III standards, the […]
South Korea and Ireland Join Force to Build Europe’s First Fuel Cell-Powered Data Center
SK Ecoplant, a subsidiary of the SK Group, has inked a memorandum of understanding in Seoul, South Korea, with Lumcloon Energy, a project development company based in Tullamore, Co Offaly, to establish Europe’s inaugural data center powered by fuel cells in Ireland. As stated by Simon Coveney, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, the […]
South Australian students are supercharging their creativity and critical thinking with AI in the classroom
South Australia was the first state in the nation to announce that it would not be banning generative AI and chatbots in schools, choosing instead to let principals decide if and how tools like ChatGPT would be used. The SA Department for Education has since developed a world-leading AI chatbot, EdChat, designed specifically for teaching […]