Middle East Data Center Construction Market to grow to USD 4.39 Billion by 2029

The Middle East Data Center market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, leading to an increase in construction of new facilities to keep up with the high demand. A recent research report by ResearchandMarkets.com says that the Middle East Data Center Construction Market was valued at US$ 2.35 Billion in 2023, and is expected to reach […]

Equinix Invests AU$240 Million in Data Centre Expansion To Support AI Adoption in Australia

Equinix tackles AI-related IT challenges with over 4,000 cabinets in Sydney and Melbourne SYDNEY, Australia – 20 June 2024 — To support the rising need for high-density power, advanced cooling and interconnection as demand for digital infrastructure accelerates including artificial intelligence (AI),  Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company®, invested AU$240 million (approx. US$160 million) to add a total of 4,175 […]

Malaysia Forms National Decarbonisation Committee, Data Centers Face Greener Future

In a move signaling Malaysia’s commitment to tackling climate change, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the establishment of a National Decarbonisation Committee. This committee, formed after the fifth meeting of the National Climate Change Action Council (MTPIN), will involve state governments and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition towards a low-carbon economy. The Prime […]

Research begins to find shortest and most secure route for the first international submarine cable between the South Island (NZ) and Australia

[Invercargill, 20 June 2024] Datagrid New Zealand has contracted international marine survey company EGS Survey to study the proposed 2,700km TeWaipounamu submarine cable connecting Invercargill to Sydney and Melbourne. Datagrid is developing a 43Ha sustainable data center park in Makarewa, and the company is committed to providing direct connectivity to Australia with the construction of […]