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The Ultimate Guide to DataCentre infrastructure

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for DataCentre infrastructure.

What to know about DataCentre infrastructure

DataCentre infrastructure encompasses the physical and virtual components that support computing environments in data centers worldwide. This crucial topic covers servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cooling technologies, all of which maintain the backbone of cloud computing and enterprise IT.

Recent developments highlight the rapid growth and evolution of cloud IT infrastructure, driven by the expanding public cloud market and innovations in server, storage, and Ethernet switch technology. Significant investments from major cloud providers, shifting enterprise IT spending patterns, and increasing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have marked the field.

In addition, data centre infrastructure increasingly incorporates advanced cooling solutions, energy efficiency improvements, and enhanced security measures to meet rising demands and sustainability goals. Exploring stories tagged with "DataCentre infrastructure" offers readers comprehensive insight into market trends, vendor competition, technological breakthroughs, and strategic considerations vital for IT professionals, businesses, and channel partners looking to understand or engage with this dynamic industry.

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Dell launches PowerStore Elite for AI & cyber risk
Disaster Recovery

Dell launches PowerStore Elite for AI & cyber risk

Enterprises under pressure from AI growth and ransomware get mixed-generation clustering, stronger recovery tools and higher capacity in Dell's new platform.

Yesterday

Legrand's Keor FLEX wins data centre sustainability award
Sustainability

Legrand's Keor FLEX wins data centre sustainability award

The win underlines growing demand for UPS systems that cut energy use, waste and downtime as AI-driven data centres expand.

2 days ago

Equal1 launches rack-mounted quantum computer RacQ
Digital Transformation

Equal1 launches rack-mounted quantum computer RacQ

The system could make hybrid quantum computing usable in existing data centres, as it runs from a standard socket and 19-inch rack.

3 days ago

Crestchic expands into Sweden to serve Nordic demand
Hyperscale

Crestchic expands into Sweden to serve Nordic demand

Rising Nordic data centre demand is pushing suppliers closer to customers, with Crestchic opening a Swedish base and expanding UK production.

3 days ago

Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027
Energy efficient

Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027

Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.

This month

AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
Data Protection

AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference

Enterprises can add AI inference to standard air-cooled servers without major rack or power upgrades, AMD says.

This month

Apx names three senior hires in European expansion
Sustainability

Apx names three senior hires in European expansion

The appointments bring more than 70 years of sales and engineering experience as the data centre group targets a bigger European footprint.

This month

SiTime targets AI data centres with Elite 2 timing chip
Hyperscale

SiTime targets AI data centres with Elite 2 timing chip

Poor synchronisation can slash GPU utilisation in AI clusters, and SiTime says its Elite 2 chip aims to lift it with sub-nanosecond timing.

This month

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs in cooling push
Sustainability

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs in cooling push

The deal deepens Vertiv's ability to support AI data centres as rising chip heat makes liquid cooling harder to design and validate.

Last month

DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street
Colocation

DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street

Networks in 60 Hudson Street can now connect faster, as DE-CIX adds a fourth facility operator and cuts interconnection complexity for customers.

Last month

Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
Productivity

Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze

Rising AI workloads are forcing data centre operators to curb power and cooling costs as global electricity use heads towards 1,000 terawatt-hours.

Last month

Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds
Hyperscale

Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds

Despite limited familiarity, 75% of investors surveyed by Nuway Capital and KPMG Ireland said they are optimistic about GPUs as an alternative asset class.

Last month

Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp
Big Data

Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp

Growing AI data volumes are pushing enterprises to seek more flexible recovery systems, prompting Commvault to add Hitachi Vantara and NetApp.

Last month

Data centre liquid cooling market set for rapid growth
Trends & Predictions

Data centre liquid cooling market set for rapid growth

Liquid cooling is moving into mainstream data centre design as AI workloads push operators to curb power use and manage rising heat.

Last month

Iceotope passes 200 patents as AI cooling demand rises
Energy efficient

Iceotope passes 200 patents as AI cooling demand rises

Rising AI heat loads are sharpening demand for liquid cooling, with the firm saying its patent portfolio could help data centre operators cut energy use.

Last month

Legrand expands OCP data centre kit for AI workloads
Energy efficient

Legrand expands OCP data centre kit for AI workloads

Rising AI power and cooling demands are pushing operators towards open hardware as Legrand adds rack, power and thermal gear for dense sites.

Last month

Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing
Supercomputing

Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing

The deal could bring quantum workloads into existing data centres sooner, as Bull and Equal1 target hybrid systems for European users.

Last month

Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
Sustainability

Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain

The deal caps rapid expansion at the Northern Ireland manufacturer, which lifted revenue 84% and added 300,000 square feet under Foresight.

Last month

Aria launches Deep Networking platform with USD $125 million
Ethernet

Aria launches Deep Networking platform with USD $125 million

The funding backs a push into AI data centres, where better network control could lift model utilisation and cut token costs.

Last month

CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
Operating Systems

CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux

Enterprise buyers now have a single place to check Rocky Linux support, as CIQ’s C3 catalogue adds free and certified compatibility tiers.

Last month