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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.

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Recent DataCentre infrastructure News

Nokia and Hypertec power new Nibi AI supercomputer
Computer Science

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.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta
Data centers

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.

Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment
Energy consumption

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.

Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Delta & X LABS sign AI data centre power partnership
Data Centre Cooling

Delta & X LABS sign AI data centre power partnership

AI data centre builders are racing to secure electricity as the partnership targets 100MW of power systems, with room to scale further.

Yesterday

World Cup drives demand for data centre resilience
Disaster Recovery

World Cup drives demand for data centre resilience

Streaming, ticketing and live analytics at the expanded tournament are straining the unseen power systems that keep matches online and broadcast.

4 days ago

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
Mergers and Acquisitions

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion

Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.

Last week

Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
Data centers

Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI

AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.

This month

AlpSemi raises EUR €17m to scale solid-state breakers
Energy efficient

AlpSemi raises EUR €17m to scale solid-state breakers

The Grenoble startup will use the funding to industrialise its breaker technology as AI data centres and electrified buildings strain power networks.

Last month

NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling
Sustainability

NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling

The fanless design could cut cooling bills and water use for AI data centres, while also boosting rack density for hyperscale operators.

Last month

Open Compute Project rack market to hit USD $4.32bn
Modular data centre

Open Compute Project rack market to hit USD $4.32bn

Demand is being lifted by edge and AI workloads, with the market forecast to more than double to USD $4.32 billion by 2030.

Last month

Direct-to-chip coolants market set for rapid growth
Sustainability

Direct-to-chip coolants market set for rapid growth

Liquid cooling is gaining ground as AI data centres outgrow air systems, with the market forecast to hit USD $1.3 billion by 2032.

Last month

Schneider Electric & Foxconn team up on AI data centres
Energy efficient

Schneider Electric & Foxconn team up on AI data centres

Standardised blueprints could help operators add AI capacity faster as rising power and cooling demands strain data centre builds worldwide.

Last month

Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Semiconductors

Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites

Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.

Last month

AMD touts EPYC rack throughput for agentic AI systems
Energy efficient

AMD touts EPYC rack throughput for agentic AI systems

AMD says data centre operators could fit more CPU work into a 100 kW rack as agentic AI systems strain orchestration and database layers.

Last month

Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module
Energy efficient

Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module

AI server operators could cut heat and power losses as Lotus Microsystems' module targets denser racks and faster load response.

Last month

Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI
Semiconductors

Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI

Investment in chipmaking tools hit a record USD $36.55 billion in the first quarter as AI demand kept factories expanding.

Last month

Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers
Energy efficient

Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers

AI data centres will be able to cool denser racks with less maintenance, as Schneider Electric's new chillers are due to ship from June 2026.

Last month

LiquidStack launches modular CDU for AI data centres
Energy efficient

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.

Sat, 23rd May 2026

Dow launches coolant care network for data centres
Sustainability

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.

Sat, 23rd May 2026

Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI
Sustainability

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.

Sat, 23rd May 2026

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