SDAIA and Microsoft come together to drive AI transformation
Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans for adoption of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), and is taking measures to enable smooth AI adoption. The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their ongoing collaboration and advance innovation in the Kingdom’s Generative AI sector. The agreement […]
Get ready for the 3rd edition of Dubai Cloud & Datacenter Convention and Awards!
This October, W.Media is bringing back the Dubai Cloud & Datacenter Convention and Awards, an exclusive day-long convention, that will see participation from over 1,000 of the crème de la crème of the data center industry. These include experts and thought leaders, including C-level executives, digital infrastructure professionals including architects, engineers and consultants (AECs), key buyers, […]
CyrusOne KEP Begins Construction on its First Data Center in Japan
CyrusOne KEP, a joint venture between CyrusOne and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO), has started construction on its first data center in Japan. The facility, located in the Keihanna Availability Zone, is expected to provide 48MW of IT capacity to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure in the region. The new data center, named […]
Fire at Digital Realty’s SIN11 Data Center Leads to Partial Closure, Damage Assessment Underway
Following the devastating fire at Digital Realty’s SIN11 data center in Singapore, authorities and recovery teams continue to assess the extent of the damage and work towards restoring operations. While firefighting efforts have been concluded, the data center remains partially closed due to structural damage and safety concerns. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has […]
Minister Calls for Affirmative Policies to Boost Data Center Industry in Indonesia
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi has urged the Indonesian government to implement affirmative policies to foster growth in the country’s data center industry. He emphasized the industry’s pivotal role in driving economic development and technological advancement. In a press release issued on Thursday, Setiadi highlighted that the expansion of the data center industry […]