Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 7
Rising data complexity undermines UK AI security gains
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
UK firms risk weaker AI security and wasted investment as soaring data complexity outpaces their ability to govern and protect systems.
Cloudflare reports Q4 fall in shutdowns amid outages
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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microsoft
Cloudflare logs steep Q4 drop in state-ordered shutdowns, but flags more than 180 2025 outages from cable damage, storms and conflict.
AI goals outpace IT infrastructure, Netskope warns
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
AI ambitions are outstripping legacy IT, as Netskope finds most infrastructure leaders doubt they can meet rising performance and security demands.
UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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devops
New UK cyber bill pushes critical sectors towards continuous offensive security testing as state-backed and criminal threats intensify.
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.
Nokia & Hypertec power new Nibi supercomputer in Canada
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Nokia and Hypertec have switched on the Nibi supercomputer at Waterloo, expanding SHARCNET's AI and HPC capacity for researchers.
Nokia and Hypertec power new Nibi AI supercomputer
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Nokia and Hypertec have deployed the Nibi AI supercomputer at the University of Waterloo, boosting SHARCNET research capacity across Canada.
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.
Motivair unveils 2.5MW liquid cooling unit for AI data
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider launches 2.5MW coolant unit for liquid-cooled AI data centres, scaling to 10MW+ to match next-gen GPU and AI factory demands.
DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.
Feds seek applications for sovereign data centres over 100MW
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Canada opens intake for sovereign AI data centres over 100MW, aiming to boost compute capacity, Indigenous equity and green power use.
FM boosts data centre cover with USD $5bn capacity
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
FM lifts FM Intellium data centre and power risk cover to a market‑leading USD $5bn, targeting surging AI and cloud infrastructure demand.
Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.
OMS orders two Ulstein cable ships to meet demand
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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hyperscale
OMS orders two Ulstein-designed cable ships for 2028 delivery, boosting its GREAT-Class fleet and targeting lower-emission installations.
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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agricultural technology
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hybrid & remote work
Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.
CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada's AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.
Stop renting intelligence: Why Canada needs to build its own AI stack
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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semiconductors
Canada's GBP £925.6 million AI pledge backs chips and servers, but critics say true sovereignty needs home-grown models, not US black boxes.
Investors pivot to GPUs as long-term AI infrastructure
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Investors are shifting from AI software bets to GPUs and data centres, treating scarce compute capacity as long-term infrastructure.
OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.
Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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cx
Aeris wins Frost & Sullivan global award for IoT eSIM leadership, managing 100m connections across 190 countries with 600 carrier partners.