Data Centre Magazine

As AI adoption accelerates, demand for computing power is driving unprecedented investment in data centre infrastructure. NVIDIA and SK Telecom are taking that challenge head-on through plans for a gigawatt-scale AI Cloud in South Korea, powered by NVIDIA DSX and designed to support the next generation of AI factories. Led by NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang and SK Group Chairman Tae-won (Tony) Chey, the partnership aims to expand AI computing capacity, support sovereign AI initiatives and strengthen AI infrastructure across Asia. From high-performance computing and AI training to next-generation data centre operations, the project highlights how AI infrastructure is becoming a strategic priority for nations and enterprises alike. Read more here 👉https://lnkd.in/eqtEVFpw #AI #NVIDIA #SKTelecom #DataCentres

🎧 Missed the first episode of the Data Centre Podcast?🎧 In our debut episode, Michael Winterson, Secretary General of the European Data Centre Association, shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Europe's digital infrastructure. The conversation covers the growing demand for AI-ready capacity, power and grid constraints, emerging data centre markets, regulatory pressures and how operators can work more closely with energy providers to support future growth. Available on Spotify, YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Catch up on the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ev6wAVH2 #DataCentres #DigitalInfrastructure #AI #EnergyTransition

📈 AI is transforming the data centre industry but it is also increasing pressure on critical resources. With demand for compute capacity accelerating, operators are being challenged to deliver sustainable growth while maintaining operational resilience and efficiency. In Data Centre Magazine, Emilio Tenuta discusses how technology, data and AI can help optimise resource use at Ecolab, improve operational performance and support the next generation of data centre infrastructure. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecPqg3GQ #DataCentres #AI #DigitalInfrastructure #Sustainability

Could the proposed US$420bn merger between NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy reshape the future of data centre power? ⚡ Led by CEOs John Ketchum and Robert Blue, the deal would strengthen NextEra's position in Virginia, home to the world's largest concentration of data centres. With AI driving unprecedented electricity demand, access to reliable, scalable power has never been more important. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX4XMKwJ #DataCentres #Energy #AI #DigitalInfrastructure

💡 Intel has launched its most efficient server processor yet. Led by Kevork Kechichian, EVP and GM of Intel's Data Center Group, the new Xeon 6+ processor features up to 288 cores and delivers 48% better performance per watt than its predecessor. ⚡ Built on Intel's 18A process node, it's designed to help data centres, cloud providers and telecom operators scale AI, 5G and digital services more efficiently. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eN9SaRdJ #Intel #Xeon #DataCentres #CloudComputing

📡 As AI infrastructure scales, fibre optic networks are becoming just as critical as power and processors. Amazon has signed a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning to expand US fibre manufacturing, strengthening the supply chain that supports hyperscale data centres and cloud infrastructure. The investment will create more than 1,000 skilled manufacturing jobs in North Carolina, expand optical fibre production capacity and support workforce development through specialist training programmes. Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, said the partnership continues Amazon's commitment to investing in American manufacturing, workforce development and long-term infrastructure growth. Wendell Cothran, Chairman, CEO and President of Corning Incorporated, described the agreement as a significant milestone that will help expand production, create advanced manufacturing jobs and strengthen the resilience of the US supply chain. As demand for AI and cloud services accelerates, securing critical infrastructure components such as optical fibre is becoming an increasingly strategic priority. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/es_zgp7M #DataCentres #CloudComputing #AI #AWS #Amazon

❄️ "We are no longer talking about individual designs – we're talking about a system-level redesign of the data centre." As AI workloads continue to push rack densities higher, cooling has moved from a supporting function to a critical performance requirement. In Data Centre Magazine, Peter Huang, Global President of Data Center and Thermal Management at Castrol ON Liquid Cooling, explains why liquid cooling is becoming a fundamental part of next-generation AI infrastructure and what operators need to consider as deployments scale. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMzw_RRK #DataCentres #AI #LiquidCooling #DigitalInfrastructure

Norway continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's most attractive destinations for digital infrastructure investment. Following plans for its new hyperscale-ready NOR01 campus, atNorth has joined the Norwegian Data Center Industry association, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure across the Nordics. The move comes as demand for high-density computing, AI workloads and renewable-powered data centre capacity continues to accelerate. Featuring insights from: 🔹 Tatu Tuominen, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, atNorth 🔹 Reynir Johannesson, CEO, Norwegian Data Center Industry 📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eawEVUfZ #DataCentres #DigitalInfrastructure #AI #Norway

Great to look back on what was a fantastic day of industry insight and networking. The conversations around energy, sustainability, infrastructure growth and the future of digital transformation highlighted just how quickly the data centre sector is evolving. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, sponsored and helped make Data Centre LIVE 2026 such a success. Looking forward to seeing how these conversations continue throughout the year and into an even bigger 2027 event series. Register Here🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ewivZBaC