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AI boom to leave data centre demand far above supply
Digital Transformation

AI boom to leave data centre demand far above supply

AI-driven demand could overwhelm available capacity by 2030, with spending on servers and GPUs pushing supply short of need across key markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan
Data centers

European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan

Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia
Digital Transformation

Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia

Hundreds of jobs and local testing capacity are set to follow, as Vertiv expands regional supply for AI data centre equipment across Asia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Eleveight AI expands Armenia factory after rapid sell-out
Data Protection

Eleveight AI expands Armenia factory after rapid sell-out

Demand for sovereign AI compute has forced the Gagarin site to expand within weeks, with capacity set to rise to 5MW by year-end.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Nvidia says software cuts DeepSeek V4 token costs fivefold
Semiconductors

Nvidia says software cuts DeepSeek V4 token costs fivefold

Software improvements have slashed the cost of serving DeepSeek V4 on Blackwell, underscoring the race to make AI deployments economical.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
QuiX Quantum unveils Dedalo for room-temperature computing
Data centers

QuiX Quantum unveils Dedalo for room-temperature computing

Room-temperature photonic systems could help quantum machines slot into data centres and classical supercomputers without cryogenic cooling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory
Edge Computing

AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory

The chips aim to cut board space and design complexity for defence, testing and video systems that need high bandwidth in compact form factors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Noledge launches sruu retail platform for Irish stores
Software-as-a-Service

Noledge launches sruu retail platform for Irish stores

More than 600 stores are already using the system, as retailers seek tighter control over sales, stock, finance and energy costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australia & New Zealand property markets stay resilient
Supply Chain

Australia & New Zealand property markets stay resilient

Measured investor demand and steady domestic capital kept Australia and New Zealand property dealmaking resilient despite weaker sentiment and higher caution.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 7 min read • Last week
SiTime launches Chorus 2 clock generators for AI systems
Data centers

SiTime launches Chorus 2 clock generators for AI systems

Timing in AI and networking boards is getting simpler, as the new devices can replace up to 12 oscillators and cut power use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Energy efficient stories

Great Britain household electricity use rises 6.4%
Clean technologies

Great Britain household electricity use rises 6.4%

Rising EV charging and electric heating are pushing Great Britain homes to use more power, despite higher bills and pressure on the grid.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
JLL delivers Agoda's Bangkok office campus at One Bangkok
Supply Chain

JLL delivers Agoda's Bangkok office campus at One Bangkok

The seven-floor fit-out signals growing demand for hybrid-ready offices in Bangkok, with amenities aimed at attracting and retaining staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough
Data centers

Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough

The 32.5MW build will push VIRTUS's UK capacity past 300MW as demand for London data centre space strains land and grid access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Virgin Media O2 unveils Green Transition Plan for net zero
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 unveils Green Transition Plan for net zero

The telecoms group is targeting net zero across its value chain by 2040, as investors press firms for clearer climate plans and evidence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Shockbyte expands gaming infrastructure with AMD CPUs
Gaming

Shockbyte expands gaming infrastructure with AMD CPUs

Gamers should see faster response times as the hosting provider adds AMD chips, cuts power use and halves its server fleet to meet demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Changes to the cheaper home batteries program and the South Australian market response
Clean technologies

Changes to the cheaper home batteries program and the South Australian market response

South Australian households are still buying batteries despite a smaller rebate, as installers cut prices to soften the 2026 step-down.

By Lovan • 6 min read • Last week
Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs
Internet of Things

Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs

Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
MOVA launches Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner in Australia
Smart Cities

MOVA launches Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner in Australia

A new category in MOVA's local line-up targets Australia's 1.2 million residential pools, with automated cleaning priced from AUD $1,099.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month