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Microsoft pledges to run data centres carbon neutral by 2030
Microsoft

Microsoft pledges to run data centres carbon neutral by 2030

The tech giant has announced it will aim to power all its global data centres and offices with zero-carbon energy by 2030.  .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Ascendas India Trust commits S$216.6m to data center campus in India
Data center construction

Ascendas India Trust commits S$216.6m to data center campus in India

A 6.6 acre site has been selected for the build, and will be developed in phases to become a 575,000 square-foot data center campus.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Princeton Digital Group plans $1b hyperscale campus in Tokyo
Hyperscale

Princeton Digital Group plans $1b hyperscale campus in Tokyo

Princeton Digital Group plans to build a US$1 billion hyperscale data center in Tokyo as it aims to dominate the Asian market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Pure Data Centres & LOGOS to construct Jakarta hyperscale facility
Hyperscale

Pure Data Centres & LOGOS to construct Jakarta hyperscale facility

Pure Data Centres and LOGOS are set to build a 20,000 sqm, 20 MW hyperscale data centre in Jakarta, boosting Indonesia's cloud services and tech presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
DCI Data Centers to build $400m facility in Sydney
DataCentre infrastructure

DCI Data Centers to build $400m facility in Sydney

DCI Data Centers has secured development approval for a new AU$400 million data centre in Sydney's Eastern Creek.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Ardmac appoints deputy MD for data centre division
Health Technologies

Ardmac appoints deputy MD for data centre division

Jason Casey, who is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building, previously worked as associate director within Ardmac's cleanroom business unit.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Japan-based NTT opens UK data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Japan-based NTT opens UK data centre

The company, which has invested £500 million into developing data centres over the next several years, states that it sees potential in the UK market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
NZ's first hyperscale data centre to be built in Invercargill
Network Infrastructure

NZ's first hyperscale data centre to be built in Invercargill

Invercargill's cool climate, land space, remote location and its renewable energy capabilities make it an attractive location for a data centre.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Equinix announces fifth Singapore data center
Hyperscale

Equinix announces fifth Singapore data center

The US$144 million data center is a purpose-built facility that will increase cloud connectivity for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Data center construction costs rise in 2020 - litigation ahead, suggests report
Supply Chain

Data center construction costs rise in 2020 - litigation ahead, suggests report

The top 10 most expensive locations to build data centers include Zurich, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, London, and Mexico City, according to a new report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Teraco breaks ground on South African data centre
Data Center Planning

Teraco breaks ground on South African data centre

The JB4 data centre, located in Ekurhuleni, will take just over a year to build as a standalone data centre, with completion slated for Q1 2022.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Macquarie Data Centres 'tops out' Sydney IC3E data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Macquarie Data Centres 'tops out' Sydney IC3E data centre

Macquarie Data Centers tops out Sydney-based IC3E data center, with 43 MW of power to support Australian businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Aruba dreams big with two more data centres planned
Data center construction

Aruba dreams big with two more data centres planned

Aruba is expanding its global data center network with two new facilities, DC-B and DC-C, and upgrading its renewable energy supply in Italy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Microsoft's $100 million+ data centre approved for Auckland
Hyperscale

Microsoft's $100 million+ data centre approved for Auckland

Microsoft has been granted consent from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office to advance its plans to open a datacenter region in Aotearoa New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra
Hyperscale

Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra

With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Schneider Electric backs Leading Edge Data Centres' AU network
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric backs Leading Edge Data Centres' AU network

Schneider Electric partners with Leading Edge to bolster Australia's digital infrastructure with $30m investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
DigiPlex backs Nordic region as next data centre mecca
DataCentre infrastructure

DigiPlex backs Nordic region as next data centre mecca

As Europe's core data centres face saturation, DigiPlex promotes the Nordic region, citing cheaper power, a cooler climate, and robust business support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020

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AirTrunk to build hyperscale data center in Japan
DataCentre infrastructure

AirTrunk to build hyperscale data center in Japan

AirTrunk TOK1 will be designed to support public cloud customers' demand for growing capacity requirements in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020