The Ultimate Guide to DataCentre infrastructure
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian DataCentre infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Feds & TELUS partner on sovereign AI data centre plan
Ottawa is courting private backers to expand domestic AI capacity, with no funding yet committed for the British Columbia project.
Yondr energises first Canadian data centre in Toronto
Toronto will gain 27MW of new capacity in mid-2026 as Yondr enters Canada with a campus designed to curb water use and meet green standards.
Bell expands BUZZ HPC AI data centre deal in Merritt
The 6.5 MW expansion will give Canadian customers more sovereign AI compute as demand for domestic data residency grows.
Tanium unifies Canada sales & names Adam Ostopowich
Tanium unifies its Canadian sales under a single national structure and appoints Adam Ostopowich as Canada Country Manager to drive growth.
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
Nokia & Hypertec power new Nibi supercomputer in Canada
Nokia and Hypertec have switched on the Nibi supercomputer at Waterloo, expanding SHARCNET's AI and HPC capacity for researchers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to DataCentre infrastructure
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent DataCentre infrastructure News
Nokia and Hypertec power new Nibi AI supercomputer
Nokia and Hypertec have deployed the Nibi AI supercomputer at the University of Waterloo, boosting SHARCNET research capacity across Canada.
Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta
Kalina Distributed Power has sold allocated megawatts in Alberta for CAD $18 million to a customer developing a major gas-fired power and data centre complex.
Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment
Set to kick in for large data centre hardware from 31 Dec 2026, the levy will offset against corporate tax to boost AI investment and local jobs.
LiquidStack launches modular CDU for AI data centres
Early customer orders for the new system suggest operators are seeking phased cooling upgrades for denser AI clusters without major site redesigns.
Dow launches coolant care network for data centres
The service aims to ease maintenance and fault diagnosis as AI-driven data centres increasingly rely on direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI
The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Backblaze maps neocloud traffic hotspots in AI boom
New heatmaps show AI traffic clustering in California and Virginia, with fresh hotspots emerging in Finland, Brazil, France and Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.