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Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA
DataCentre infrastructure

Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA

Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation
Data Protection

Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation

European customers and service providers will gain a locally hosted VMware Cloud Foundation option as Leaseweb and ITQ expand their partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI day spotlights sovereignty, storage & data woes
Hybrid Cloud

AI day spotlights sovereignty, storage & data woes

Public and enterprise AI roll-outs are running into sovereignty, storage and data-governance problems as projects move from pilots to production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week
nLighten & Arqit test sovereign cloud model in Europe
Hybrid Cloud

nLighten & Arqit test sovereign cloud model in Europe

Regulated firms could keep data and encryption keys in Europe while using public cloud tools under the new model.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform
Data Protection

Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform

European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users
Data Protection

Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users

European customers will be able to keep primary email data in the EU from August, easing compliance and improving response times.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • This month
Kyndryl expands sovereign cloud services with Microsoft
Data Protection

Kyndryl expands sovereign cloud services with Microsoft

Demand for regulated cloud computing is rising as governments and banks seek tighter data control, auditability and local oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Scality & WEKA expand France AI support partnership
Data Protection

Scality & WEKA expand France AI support partnership

French organisations deploying AI workloads will now get local sales and French-language support as Scality takes the front line for WEKA's joint stack.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Datacom profit falls as data centre spending rises
Disaster Recovery

Datacom profit falls as data centre spending rises

Heavier capital spending and softer customer demand pushed Datacom's net profit after tax down to NZD $20 million despite higher revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Nvidia pitches national AI factories for governments
Semiconductors

Nvidia pitches national AI factories for governments

Countries risk losing control over data and AI policy unless they build local computing capacity and home-grown models, Nvidia says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers
Software-as-a-Service

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers

With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Last week
Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
Data Protection

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
Australian Computer Society backs Office of AI plan
Digital Transformation

Australian Computer Society backs Office of AI plan

The proposed watchdog could shape AI regulation and skills policy as Australia tries to avoid fragmented oversight and a shortage of trained workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value
Digital Transformation

KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value

Nearly half of businesses have paused or scaled back AI projects as weak cost tracking leaves returns unproven and security gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • This month
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
Data centers

Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta

The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month