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Edge Data Centres are small data centres located on the edges of a network, allowing them to be closer to end users and devices. Edge Data Centres are part of the edge computing realm, which is a technology that brings networks closer to users. Closer to the data generator, this technology enables faster processing speed at greater volume.

Edge Data Centres are often used for time-sensitive data and provide delivery with less latency. These high-performance centres are used by most organisations working with IoT and big data. Edge Data Centres also have a smaller footprint as well, which makes them more efficient and effective.
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Modular island data centre boosts satellite backbone

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A rugged South Atlantic island now hosts a modular data centre, bolstering satellite and subsea backbone links despite extreme logistics.
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Vertiv outlines five key trends reshaping AI data centres

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Vertiv flags higher voltage power, digital twins and liquid cooling as critical trends reshaping AI-ready data centre design worldwide.
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BluSky AI names Riley Cooney to drive modular AI push

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BluSky AI hires finance leader Riley Cooney as corporate development and strategy chief to accelerate its modular AI data centre expansion.
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Motivair debuts AI-ready coolant units for data centres

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Motivair by Schneider Electric unveils AI-ready coolant units for high-density data centres, promising flexible layouts and lower energy use.
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Latos approved for GBP £100m AI edge data centre in Stockton-on-Tees

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Latos wins approval to build a GBP £100m AI-focused data centre in Stockton-on-Tees, aiming to revolutionise real-time AI with neural edge computing by 2027.
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New data centre enhances Pilbara's tech capabilities

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A new edge data centre has opened in Port Hedland, Pilbara, enhancing local industries' data processing capabilities and reducing latency costs.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches Australian cloud facility

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions debuts its first Australian cloud hosting facility, enhancing local risk orchestration services with advanced compliance solutions.
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Edge data centre growth being driven by IoT and 5G tech trends

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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The edge data centre market is booming, fuelled by the surge in IoT devices and the rollout of 5G technology, transforming data management and processing.
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HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss unveil a sustainable data centre heat recovery solution, aiming to curb energy use and repurpose excess heat, amid rising AI energy demands.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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AUCloud partners with VMware for white-label solution support

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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AUCloud forms a strategic partnership with VMware by Broadcom to offer Managed Service Providers (MSPs) a secure white-label cloud solution, adapting to the changes in VMware's product offerings and licensing models.
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Vertiv introduces web app for modular data centre planning in EMEA

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Vertiv launches new web-based planning tool, Vertiv Modular Designer Lite, aiming to ease design and planning of prefabricated modular data centres across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
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Deidre Steyn steps up as Voyager Internet's new CEO

Sun, 4th Feb 2024
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Voyager Internet, a leading New Zealand telecoms company, announces the appointment of former Chief Commercial Officer Deidre Steyn as CEO, commencing on 1 February 2024.
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Why sustainability will make hybrid multicloud a business imperative

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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With impending sustainability legislation and the rise of competition in the cloud computing market, hybrid multicloud solutions offer energy efficiency, resource sharing, and reduced risk, underpinning the business imperative for sustainability.
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CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.
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Secure I.T. installs modernised generator at BCP Council

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Secure I.T. Environments modernises BCP Council's IT hub with the installation of an advanced, noise-efficient 200kW generator, complete with staff training and ongoing support.
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Top three connectivity and networking trends in 2024

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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CommScope leadership in Asia Pacific shares their top three connectivity and networking trends to keep an eye out for in 2024.
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Hosted Network strengthens Australian cybersecurity with Sophos partnership

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Hosted Network joins forces with Sophos to bolster Australian cybersecurity, providing businesses with simplified, robust protection services. .
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Five networking trends shaping the enterprise in 2024

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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In the year ahead, enterprises will do well to look at the above trends and adapt their networking strategies accordingly.
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The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Intelligent edge computing will bring significant opportunities for development and growth in the coming years.