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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections

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InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.
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DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners

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DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.
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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

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London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
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Mansfield Pollard & BladeRoom join forces for green data centre cooling

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Mansfield Pollard and BladeRoom partner to advance sustainable cooling solutions for UK and global data centres amid rising AI and high-performance computing demands.
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Datadog enters S&P 500 after revenue hits USD $2.8 billion

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Datadog joins the S&P 500 after reporting USD $2.8 billion revenue, marking a 26% rise as cloud and AI markets expand globally.
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Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

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Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
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ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

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ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.
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EfficiencyIT & MSSL partner on sustainable modular AI centres

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EfficiencyIT and Michael Smith Switchgear join forces to provide sustainable, UK-made modular data centres for AI and high-performance computing across Europe.
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EMCOR UK launches full lifecycle data centre operations service

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EMCOR UK launches a comprehensive Data Centre Operations service covering design, build, management and maintenance to boost uptime and sustainability.
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Anita Sheridan-Roddick named National Sales Director at Baidam

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Baidam appoints Anita Sheridan-Roddick as National Sales Director to lead growth and promote technical equity in Indigenous cybersecurity across Australia.
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How AI is revolutionising malware detection to fortify Australia’s cyber defences

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Australia is embracing AI-driven malware detection to combat a 23% rise in cybercrime, enhancing defences against fast-evolving digital threats.
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Qantas breach sparks national push for stronger cyber resilience

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Qantas’ cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.
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Insight completes major digital overhaul for AROYA cruise ship

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Insight completes a major digital overhaul of the AROYA cruise ship, enhancing passenger experience with advanced IT systems in just 11 months.
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RETN launches high-speed fibre route between Milan & Padua

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RETN has launched a new 360-kilometre high-speed fibre route connecting Milan and Padua, boosting low-latency connectivity for Italian businesses and finance.
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Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

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MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.
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DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres

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DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.
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Data centre evolutionary shifts

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Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.