NEXTDC: Perth DC market shaping up to become Destination Asia
“A truly national data centre builder and operator” After institutional investors piled in more than AUD $935m into the first round of NEXTDC’s recent massive raise in – even before the offer opens up to retail shareholders – most eyes were focused on which of its data centres in Sydney and Melbourne will receive the […]
Chennai Cloud & Datacenter Convention rolls out the red carpet for industry stalwarts
Over 500 delegates, including C-level executives, digital infrastructure professionals including architects, engineers and consultants (AECs), key buyers, decision makers, data center owners and operators came together at W.Media’s Chennai Cloud and Datecenter Convention. The day-long event was held at ITC Chola. The opening address was delivered by Thiru. Praveen Nair (MD, ELCOT) who showcased how […]
Powering the Digital Future: Insights from Huawei’s Global Data Center Facility Summit 2024
Huawei’s Global Data Center Facility Summit 2024 was held in Singapore on May 17, 2024, and brought together a significant number of industry leaders, technical experts, and ecosystem partners. Over 600 attendees explored the newest opportunities and trends in the global data center industry under the theme “Power the Digital Era Forward,” which signified a […]
Spy agency data centre in West Auckland: meeting Government objectives for protection of sensitive national data
The only data centre in New Zealand owned by the Government is progressing on its chosen site at the Whenuapai Air Force base. The importance of ensuring sovereign control of security-related and other sensitive data has led to the unique status of this project according to the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and Security Intelligence […]
AI Prompting Data Awakening: Becoming the Papermaker in the AI Era
The story of data storage is the story of humanity. We started by etching images in stone or painting on cave walls. Then we invented papyrus, and later, paper, which allowed us to preserve and transmit knowledge more easily. However, in ancient times, paper was scarce and expensive. The arrival of digital technologies means that […]
Strong end-year results for Infratil sees positive performance of data centre, digital and energy portfolios
Infratil today [22 May] announced a strong result for the year ended 31 March 2024, with Proportionate EBITDAF exceeding guidance. Alongside the result Infratil has provided an update on the significant investment in growth underway across the portfolio and accelerating into the next financial year. Infratil CEO Jason Boyes said, “we are pleased to report […]
New homes in Appin residential community to access nbn’s fastest residential speeds
NBN Co today announced that around 13,000 new homes in Sydney’s south-west can look forward to nbn’s fastest residential speeds following a multi-million-dollar partnership between Walker Corporation and NBN Co. nbn has been chosen to deliver the large-scale fibre rollout for Walker’s new residential community development in Appin, which will give each new home and business access […]