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RETN adds sixth subsea route to boost Taiwan resilience
Smart Cities

RETN adds sixth subsea route to boost Taiwan resilience

The extra Taipei-Hong Kong path comes after repeated cable faults exposed the risk of relying on too few international links around Taiwan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
DE-CIX Chicago becomes second-largest internet exchange
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX Chicago becomes second-largest internet exchange

Traffic at the exchange has nearly quadrupled in a year, lifting it into the top 30 North American hubs and widening reach across Chicago.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
atNorth plans EUR €2 billion Salo data centre in Salo
Construction

atNorth plans EUR €2 billion Salo data centre in Salo

The Finnish town stands to gain jobs and local spending as atNorth's FIN05 project brings a planned €2 billion investment and future expansion potential.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows
Data centers

Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows

Rising cloud and AI demand is exposing builders to weather delays and overruns as Westgate seeks more UK data centre work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027
Data centers

GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027

The relocation gives Kazakhstan a higher-profile platform to court investment and shape regional debate on connectivity, AI and telecoms policy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
DE-CIX & Cabo Verde Telecom eye South Atlantic route
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX & Cabo Verde Telecom eye South Atlantic route

Cape Verde could become a key digital gateway as the firms seek a more direct South Atlantic route linking Europe, Africa and Latin America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
Manufacturing

Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand

The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
EonFibre launches Zone Direct for New Zealand data centres
Hyperscale

EonFibre launches Zone Direct for New Zealand data centres

New data centre builds in six New Zealand zones should gain faster links to offshore customers as EonFibre packages site-to-cable connectivity.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Unified Communications

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Data centre staff eye moves despite pay rises survey shows
Semiconductors

Data centre staff eye moves despite pay rises survey shows

Despite pay rises, 38.8% of European and 37.8% of US permanent data centre staff expect to switch employers within a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
IN2 Engineering buys YES Engineering in UK expansion
Data centers

IN2 Engineering buys YES Engineering in UK expansion

The enlarged consultancy now has more than 100 staff and a stronger London base as demand rises for data centre and lower-carbon projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LG expands AI data centre chiller production in US
Semiconductors

LG expands AI data centre chiller production in US

Rising demand for AI cooling is pushing the Korean group to add capacity in Virginia and South Korea with KRW 150 billion of investment.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Charting a secure course to a post-quantum world
Quantum Computing

Charting a secure course to a post-quantum world

Encrypted data captured today could be cracked later, leaving governments, banks and health services exposed unless they migrate before quantum computers arrive.

By Dr Susanne Kränkl • 4 min read • Last week

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MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue
Supply Chain

MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue

Revenue from MRO-TEK's products division climbed as demand from telecom, enterprise and government customers offset weaker results elsewhere in the group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus
Data centers

CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus

The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Signify & Bose Professional team up on SEA projects
Partner Programmes

Signify & Bose Professional team up on SEA projects

The tie-up could simplify venue design across Southeast Asia by pairing lighting and audio, with pilot projects due in its first 180 days.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Zoho Canada expands vertical approach in municipal government
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho Canada expands vertical approach in municipal government

Zoho Canada's Gary Yorke says municipalities need departments to share a directory and data infrastructure to make AI work for residents.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week