The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

2026 · Indian Edition

Also known as DC.

Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.

This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.

Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.

Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.

Indian Data centers news
Analyst Insights
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last week
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
Gartner · DC · Hyperscale
Last week
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · DC · Storage
Last month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last month
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
IDC · DC · Semiconductors
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
By Biznet Gio and AMD
Last month
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
By Ashish Arora of Nxtra by Airtel
Last month
Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day
By Laura Laltrello of Applied Digital
Last month
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
By Carlie Shooner of Sabey Data Centers
Last month
The outlier in the data: Leading in tech beyond the model minority
By Fiona Rada Hernandez of 365 Data Centers
Last month
International Women's Day and the leadership gap shaping the future of data centers
By Elena Winters of Elea Data Centers
Last month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
Last month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
Last month
Diverse leadership is infrastructure: Why mission-critical systems demand broader perspectives
By Brittani Clarke Clayman of ESI Total Fuel Management
Last month
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
Last month
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
By Mei Dent of TeamViewer
Last month
Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure
By LuLu Shiraz of Vertiv
Last month
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
By Peter Karon of Green Enterprise Solutions
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Storage
Last month
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
Last month
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
Discussing Network Infrastructure
Fri, 30th May 2025
Recent news
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
About Storage
Last week
Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
About Storage
Last week
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
About Firewalls
Last week
Vultr named NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud after Blackwell tests
About Storage
Last week
Equinix opens first self-built Mumbai data centre MB3
About Cloud Services
Last week
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
About Cloud Services
Last week
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
About IT Industry
Last week
Virtana launches AI observability for Nutanix environments
About Virtualisation
Last week
Nava raises USD $22 million to expand AI cloud in Asia
About Semiconductors
Last week
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
About Firewalls
Last week
Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp
About Storage
Last week
Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up
About Storage
Last week
Blue Cloud approves all-share Global Impx acquisition
About DataCentre infrastructure
Last week
Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
About Virtualisation
Last week
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
About Terrorism
Last week
Job moves
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
Move at Yondr Group
Last week
New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan
Move at Veeam Software
This month
Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium
Move at VIAVI Solutions
Last month
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Move at Xero
Last month
Schneider Electric promotes Sumati Sahgal for data centres
Move at Schneider Electric
Last month
Submer appoints Anupam Shrivastava to steer green AI push
Move at Ministry of Defence
Last month
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last month
Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI
Move at HP
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
Move at EMC
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
StorMagic hires Scott Mann to drive global edge sales
Move at VMware
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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