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Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights
Physical Security

Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights

Australia refuses to add a Text and Data Mining exception to copyright law, safeguarding creators' rights amid AI technology growth and tech industry lobbying.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Oracle brings AI-powered database to AWS with wider partner reach
DevOps

Oracle brings AI-powered database to AWS with wider partner reach

Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Digital Realty & Vultr launch global GPU AI infrastructure
Hyperscale

Digital Realty & Vultr launch global GPU AI infrastructure

Digital Realty and Vultr partner to provide GPU-powered AI infrastructure across global data hubs, enhancing enterprise AI deployment and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Hyperscale

Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt to boost Japan-Europe data flow
Unified Communications

BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt to boost Japan-Europe data flow

Japanese ISP BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt via remote peering, enhancing Japan-Europe data flow without needing physical infrastructure in Germany.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo
Digital Transformation

FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo

FLOW Digital Infrastructure is building a 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo, with the first 6MW building opening in early 2027 to meet rising digital demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050
Hyperscale

Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025

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RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore
Network Infrastructure

RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore

RETN extends its BBIX partnership to Hong Kong and Singapore, adding new Asian peering hubs and launching its Flex IX service in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre
Data Analytics

AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre

AirTrunk will build a second Osaka hyperscale data centre, lifting its Japan platform to 530MW and its regional investment to USD $8 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Realtime Robotics brings Resolver software to Japan
Manufacturing

Realtime Robotics brings Resolver software to Japan

Realtime Robotics has debuted its cloud motion-planning tool Resolver in Japan, unveiling new robot controls and UI upgrades at iREX 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre
Digital Transformation

STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre

STACK Infrastructure secures a JPY ¥39.7bn green loan to fund its 36MW TKY01 data centre in Greater Tokyo, enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure capacity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
Semiconductors

GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Elix & Tohoku University partner to use AI in drug discovery
Artificial Intelligence

Elix & Tohoku University partner to use AI in drug discovery

Elix and Tohoku University have joined forces to use AI for enhancing drug discovery, aiming to speed up and improve treatments for challenging diseases.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Ken Marron named Chief Technology Officer at FLOW in Tokyo
Hyperscale

Ken Marron named Chief Technology Officer at FLOW in Tokyo

Ken Marron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at FLOW, leading technology across Asia Pacific as the firm expands its data centre operations in Tokyo and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform
EduTech

Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform

Kyorin Pharmaceutical partners with Elix to enhance drug discovery using Elix Discovery, an AI platform aiming to accelerate research and improve R&D outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation
Data Analytics

Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Data centre evolutionary shifts
Digital Transformation

Data centre evolutionary shifts

Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.

By Mark Anderson • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025