Cabinet approves UAE’s official stance on AI Policy

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the country’s official stance on artificial intelligence (AI) policy internationally. This is a significant step for a country that is leading the digital transformation of the […]

Malaysia Unveils New Guidelines to Boost Data Center Development

The Malaysian government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its digital infrastructure with the introduction of the Data Centre Planning Guidelines (GPP). Approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, the guidelines aim to standardize and streamline the application and planning approval process for data center development. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced […]

The role of the Open Compute Project and Rittal in reshaping New Zealand Data Centres

An industry at a critical juncture New Zealand’s data centre industry is on the brink of significant growth, driven by the accelerating pace of digital transformation nationally and a surge in demand from cloud services, video streaming, and 5G networks. Market investment is projected to reach $9.49 billion by 2028 , and the country’s data […]

Hong Kong Emerges as a Key AI Development Hub for Southeast Asia, Says Finance Chief

Hong Kong’s finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, has emphasized the city’s pivotal role in helping mainland Chinese companies build their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as they eye expansion into Southeast Asia. Speaking at a seminar on Friday, Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic role in facilitating the growth of AI and financial technology (fintech) across the […]