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LITEON Bets $176 Million on DCX Liquid Cooling
LITEON Technology is making a $176 million strategic move into one of AI infrastructure’s increasingly critical layers: liquid cooling. The
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Europe AI Data Centers Moving North for Renewable Energy
Europe’s AI infrastructure is becoming an energy-location story Europe’s artificial intelligence buildout is changing how developers evaluate data center locations
CPP Investments and Equinix Complete atNorth Acquisition to Support Growth of Leading Nordic Data Center Platform
Reykjavík, Iceland, September 2nd, 2026 – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that
Nordic AI Data Centers Enter a New Investment Phase as Power, Capital and Compute Converge
The Nordic data center market is entering a more demanding phase. Artificial intelligence is changing how developers and investors assess
SLB’s Kelvion Deal Reshapes AI Cooling Infrastructure
SLB is making one of its clearest moves yet into the data center economy, agreeing to acquire thermal management specialist
OnZero’s AI Heat Strategy Targets Helsinki’s District Heating
OnZero Finland is taking a different approach to the growing energy burden of AI infrastructure by connecting a planned Helsinki
Digital Realty Breaks Ground on Swiss AI Data Center
Digital Realty has started construction on ZUR4, a new data center in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, as demand for high-density computing and
Eurofiber Lands €2.2 Billion Sustainability-Linked Financing
Eurofiber has secured €2.2 billion in long-term financing through a sustainability-linked refinancing, giving the European fiber infrastructure provider substantially more
Fossefall Taps Armada for Nordic AI Expansion
Fossefall Moves to Scale Nordic AI Capacity Norwegian AI infrastructure developer Fossefall has selected Armada as a technology partner for
Ireland’s Data Center Boom Is Dragging Nuclear Back Into the Room
Ireland’s nuclear debate is no longer arriving as an abstract argument about reactor technology. It is emerging alongside a much
Denmark Froze 60GW: The New Playbook For Saying No
Denmark’s power story changed the moment the queue became harder to believe than the projects inside it. When scarce capacity
Calling AI Debt Enron 2.0 Misses Everything
The phrase “AI debt Enron 2.0” is designed to sound like an immediate financial alarm, but it does not explain
The AI Infrastructure Decision That Quietly Becomes Your Pricing Strategy
The price of an AI workload can look like a commercial decision when it reaches a customer-facing pricing page, yet
ABB Chosen by Statkraft to Modernize Three Norwegian Hydropower Plants
ABB has won a major modernization contract from Statkraft AS covering three hydropower plants at the Vikfalli complex in Vik
Turning Data Centre Heat Into Urban Energy
When Digital Infrastructure Becomes an Urban Heat Source Data centres have become major electricity consumers as digital workloads expand across
The Million-Gallon Benchmark Is Not Enough. What Metric Should Replace It?
A large round number has a peculiar ability to become infrastructure folklore. Once a water-use estimate enters public discussion, it
CVC DIF to Acquire German Data Center Operator firstcolo
CVC DIF is moving deeper into Germany’s digital infrastructure market with an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in
Coolant Supply Chain: What Happens When Your Fluid Gets Regulated Out
A cooling loop rarely announces that its fluid has become a strategic dependency. The change usually begins somewhere outside the
Finland Gets One Thing Right About AI Infrastructure
An AI data center performs an unusual energy conversion: electricity becomes computation, and a substantial share of that energy ultimately
atNorth’s Camilla O’Leary Announced as Co‑Chair of the Infrastructure Masons’ iMWomen Initiative
The program aims to advance industry representation and workforce development across the industry. Reykjavík, Iceland – 13th August, 2026 –
Nabiax Plans €800 Million Madrid Data Center Expansion
Nabiax plans to invest €800 million in its Spanish data center platform as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure grows.
Azur Datacenter Turns Hydrogen Site Into Data Hub
French data center developer Azur Datacenter is moving into a different kind of infrastructure play: converting an operating hydrogen facility
atNorth and Selected Group Partner to Strengthen Danish Food Security Through Surplus Heat Powered Greenhouse Development
Selected Group will utilize surplus heat from atNorth’s DEN02 data center in Ølgod, Denmark, to cultivate fresh local produce. Ølgod,
Neocloud vs Hyperscaler: Two Different Grid Conversations
Power demand from AI infrastructure does not arrive at the grid as one uniform category, even when different customers ultimately
The AI Copyright Clause That Could Stall Data Center Demand
As AI developers scale foundation-model training, questions around the origin, licensing status, and lawful use of training data are becoming
Polarise AI Gigafactories Target EU Tender With Consortium
Polarise is preparing to enter the European Union’s tender for a new generation of AI gigafactories, positioning the company inside
ABB Bets on LevelTen to Reshape Clean Procurement
ABB is taking a deeper position in the fast-changing clean power market with a strategic partnership and minority investment in
Verdant Energy and Aura Power Create a 1GW UK Solar Platform
The UK renewable energy market has gained a new heavyweight after Verdant Energy and Aura Power completed a merger that
Why Europe’s First 110MW Microgrid Is Just the Warm-Up Act
Dublin’s skyline gained a quiet addition this spring, and most headlines only counted the megawatts. Pure DC switched on Europe’s
Nscale Expands London Footprint as UK AI Workforce Accelerates
Nscale is significantly increasing its physical presence in London as the AI infrastructure company scales its operations to match rising
Nebius Carbon Footprint Soars 32x Amid Infrastructure Expansion
Nebius is discovering that hyperscale growth comes with a measurable environmental cost. The European neocloud provider reported a dramatic increase
Uniper Advances Hesse Data Center Hub With Integrated Energy Infrastructure in Germany
Germany’s energy transition is increasingly creating opportunities beyond electricity generation. Utilities are beginning to reposition retired thermal power assets as
Orange Unveils €3 Billion France AI Infrastructure Partnership with Morrison
Orange is preparing one of France’s largest digital infrastructure investments through a planned €3 billion (US$3.14 billion) joint venture with
Why Connection Offers Are Being Sold as Secured Power in Europe’s AI Pipeline
The European AI infrastructure market increasingly competes on one asset before any concrete foundation reaches the ground, and that asset
Rubix Data Centers Commits $1.14 Billion To Catalonia AI Data Centers
Rubix Data Centers, the AI infrastructure development arm of Submer Group, will invest more than €1 billion (approximately US$1.14 billion)
DAMAC and AiOnX Expand Italy’s AI Infrastructure with Milan Data Center Investments
Italy’s ambition to become one of Europe’s leading artificial intelligence infrastructure markets is gaining fresh momentum as two large-scale data
Telefónica Reopens Telxius Sale as Infrastructure Strategy Evolves
Telefónica is once again exploring a sale of its Telxius subsea cable business, reopening a strategic process that reflects the
Ireland’s Grid Is Separating Builders From Speculators
Electricity has become the currency of the AI economy, yet availability tells only part of the story. A growing challenge
Ferrovial Bets €1 Billion on Madrid AI Data Center Campus
Spain’s digital infrastructure market continues attracting increasingly ambitious investment as construction and infrastructure companies reposition themselves for the artificial intelligence
Not All Green Electrons Are Equal: Location vs Procurement in Sustainability Claims
Electricity has become one of the most debated commodities in digital infrastructure, yet sustainability discussions still assume that every renewable
Britain’s Grid Is Holding Renewable Energy Hostage Today
Electricity no longer fits the assumptions that shaped the modern power system. Growing volumes of distributed solar generation now challenge
Hitachi Energy Advances Frankfurt Data Center With Dedicated 110kV Grid Connection
Germany’s fast-growing data center market continues to reshape how utilities and infrastructure providers approach urban power delivery. Hitachi Energy has
Valfortec Advances €300 Million Campus as Alicante Emerges in Spain’s Digital Infrastructure Landscape
Spain’s data center expansion is increasingly moving beyond its traditional strongholds, with renewable energy companies beginning to shape the next
VIRTUS CEO Urges Britain To Rethink Data Center Debate
Britain’s conversation around data center expansion is entering a more consequential phase as artificial intelligence accelerates demand for digital infrastructure
Cerebras Targets 200MW European AI Infrastructure Expansion By 2027
The race to localize AI computing in Europe is entering another phase as Cerebras Systems outlines an ambitious regional expansion
Redefining Data Centers for Sustainability and Society
By Janne Sigurdsson, Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer at atNorth As the adoption of AI technologies continues to soar, a
Clearstone Positions Ebbsfleet For UK’s Next Data Center Campus
UK infrastructure developer Clearstone has outlined plans to build a 300 MW artificial intelligence data center campus at Ebbsfleet, marking
Proxima Fusion Secures €411 Million with Backing from Google
Europe’s fusion energy sector has received a significant financial boost. Proxima Fusion has raised €411 million in new funding, marking
EU Plans Energy Labels to Reshape Data Center Sustainability Standards
Europe is preparing to introduce one of its strongest regulatory interventions for digital infrastructure as artificial intelligence accelerates electricity demand
Shell Energy Extends Renewable Power Agreement for Kao Data’s UK AI Data Centers
The race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly depends on securing long-term access to reliable clean electricity, making power procurement
The Missing Layer in Europe’s Decarbonization Story Is Operational Transparency
Europe’s decarbonization narrative increasingly reflects an unusual contradiction. Climate disclosures have become more comprehensive, reporting frameworks continue to mature, and
Arcus Buys Volta to Deepen London Data Center Presence
Arcus Infrastructure Partners is expanding its position in one of Europe’s most competitive digital infrastructure markets after agreeing to acquire
Brookfield Brings AI Data Center Expansion to London’s Canary Wharf
London’s Canary Wharf is preparing for another transformation, but this time the catalyst extends far beyond commercial real estate or
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Collision and the Low-Grade Waste Heat Conundrum
Two Regulatory Frameworks, One Infrastructure Problem The EU’s sustainability regulatory architecture has grown dramatically over the past four years. Two
Nordic Data Center Investment Accelerates Despite Tougher Energy Regulations
The Nordic region is entering a new phase of digital infrastructure expansion, where strong investor demand now meets stricter energy
Latency Liability: Why Your Inference Location Strategy Is a Legal Risk
Artificial intelligence deployment decisions routinely evaluate computational performance, accelerator availability, operational costs, cybersecurity, and governance, while the physical location of
Kyivstar and VEON Explore Sovereign AI Data Center to Power Ukraine’s Digital Recovery
Ukraine’s ambitions to rebuild its digital economy are extending beyond telecommunications and connectivity into artificial intelligence infrastructure. Kyivstar Group, the
Sovereign Data, Foreign Racks: Compliance Landmines in Multi-Tenant AI Colocation
A GPU cluster can sit behind a locked cage, separated by contractual language, access controls, and a dedicated deployment plan,
Europe Unveils Record 35 New NVIDIA AI Supercomputers to Power AI, Science, and Quantum Research
Europe has launched its largest AI supercomputing expansion to date. The continent is developing 35 new NVIDIA-powered AI and high-performance
The Thermal Lock: How Europe’s Sustainability Mandates Are Quietly Outlawing the AI Supercycle
The Continent That Wants to Lead AI and Regulate It Into Submission Europe has never had a simple relationship with
Capturing Central Europe’s AI Opportunity: Why the Region Cannot Afford to Wait
A Prize on the Table, a Region Behind the Curve Central Europe stands at a defining AI crossroads. The region
The FLAP-D Collapse: Where Europe’s AI Data Center Investment Is Moving Next
For more than a decade, Europe’s digital infrastructure industry revolved around five dominant markets: Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin.
Ore Energy Lands Europe’s Largest Iron-Air Storage Deal
Europe’s long-duration energy storage market has taken a significant step toward commercialization after Dutch startup Ore Energy secured a 1
Investors Chasing AI May Be Funding Quantum’s Future
The global race for advanced computing is entering a new phase where artificial intelligence demand is creating opportunities beyond traditional
Neocloud Signings for AI Capacity Nearly Tripled Across Europe in 2025
Europe’s AI Infrastructure Market Is Changing Europe’s AI infrastructure market entered a new phase in 2025. Demand for AI-ready capacity
Europe’s €20 Billion AI Bet Is Already Losing Bidders
In June 2026, Bloomberg reported that the EU’s €20 billion plan to build five AI gigafactory data centers each with
Data4 Commits to France With €5 Billion Data Center Campus
Data4 is committing €5 billion ($5.8 billion) to a new hyperscale data center campus in northern France, underscoring the accelerating
How Madrid and Zaragoza Are Stealing Europe’s Hyperscale Pipeline
Europe’s data center map is being redrawn in real time, and the location drawing the most capital is not where
Macron Thinks Nuclear Power Is France’s Ticket to AI Dominance
With the final phase of his presidency approaching, Emmanuel Macron is attempting to secure a place in history not through
Compliance Clock: Emerging State-Level Water Disclosure Rules Hitting Data Centers in 2027
A permitting file once ended when construction approvals arrived and utility agreements cleared review. Water now changes that sequence because
AmpTank Plans 200 MW AI Data Center in Finland
DataTank AG, part of the Swiss-Finnish AmpTank Group, has secured legally valid building permits for a 200 MW data center
Why Europe’s Existing Data Centres Cannot Simply Be Liquid Cooled Into the AI Era
A Continent of Buildings Designed for a Different Decade Europe’s data centre estate was not built for the workloads now
EU Launches AI and Data Center Initiatives to Modernize Energy Infrastructure
EU Unveils AI Grid and Data Center Initiatives The European Commission has launched two major initiatives aimed at preparing Europe’s
The Automation Cliff: Why Europe’s Social Contract Is the Next Thing AI Will Disrupt
A Welfare State Built for a Different Kind of Disruption Europe’s social model did not emerge from abstract principle. It
Grid Queue or AI Queue: How Europe’s Connection Backlog Is Deciding Which Countries Win the Data Centre Race
The Infrastructure Variable Nobody Talks About Enough A decade ago, the conversation around European data centre competitiveness centred on tax
STMicroelectronics Raises Data Center Revenue Outlook on AI Infrastructure Demand
STMicroelectronics has increased its revenue expectations for the data center market, citing sustained AI Infrastructure Demand and continued progress in
Europe Wants AI Sovereignty and Net Zero. It Cannot Have Both
On June 3, 2026, the European Commission formally proposed the Cloud and AI Development Act its most ambitious infrastructure legislation
Europe’s AI Compute Gap and the Airbus Solution
For much of the artificial intelligence era, discussions about competitiveness focused on algorithms, research talent, and software innovation. However, by
EU Tech Sovereignty Package Targets Chips, AI and Cloud Expansion
The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious technology policy package designed to strengthen Europe’s control over critical digital infrastructure, positioning
Big Tech Wrote EU’s Secrecy Clause. Brussels Signed It.
In 2023, the EU updated its Energy Efficiency Directive, requiring large data center operators to report energy and water consumption
Microgrid Economics : When 110 MW Independence Beats Grid Queues
There is a growing difference between having access to power on paper and having access to power that can actually
Recurrent Energy Inaugurates 420 MW Rey Solar Project in Spain
Recurrent Energy, the solar and energy storage platform owned by Canadian Solar, has formally inaugurated its 420 MW Rey Solar
AI Demand and Policy Shifts Are Redrawing Europe’s Data Center Map
Summary Europe’s data center industry is entering a period of structural change. For years, growth concentrated around a small group
atNorth Expands to Norway with New Mega Site in Haugaland
The new mega site will launch with an initial capacity of 120MW and is designed to grow to 350MW to
GoodVision AI Unveils Seven-Layer Blueprint for the Inference Economy
GoodVision AI has introduced what it calls the “7-Layer AI Cake” framework, a strategic model that outlines how the company
EU’s AI Data Center Plans Stumble Due to Delays, Funding Issues
The European Union launched an ambitious plan to strengthen its artificial intelligence infrastructure through a €20 billion initiative designed to
Europe’s Semiconductor Plan Is Due for Reboot
Europe’s semiconductor ambitions have reached a pivotal moment. Policymakers spent recent years pursuing a clear objective: attract chip manufacturing investment,
FLAP-D to FLAP-Dead? Why Europe’s Data Center Map Needs a 2026 Redraw
For years, Europe’s data center geography looked almost permanent. Capital flowed toward the same metropolitan clusters, operators repeated familiar site-selection
SoftBank Commits €75 Billion to Build France’s AI Infrastructure Future
SoftBank Group Corp. has unveiled one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure investments ever announced in Europe, committing €75 billion
Qualitas Energy Greenlights 211MW Italy Battery Storage Financing
Europe’s battery storage race is entering a new phase as infrastructure capital shifts from renewable generation toward grid stabilization assets.
Europe’s AI Race Meets Mandatory Sustainability Labeling Requirements
Europe’s push to secure leadership in artificial intelligence is colliding with a new regulatory reality that could redefine how hyperscale
Europe Can’t Pretend Renewables Alone Will Scale
Europe’s AI Narrative Is Colliding With Infrastructure Reality Europe’s digital economy has entered a phase its power systems were never
The Cheapest Kilowatt in Europe Might Be the Hardest to Use
A map filled with green power zones no longer guarantees the next great AI infrastructure market in Europe. Several regions
The Nordics Are Splitting Into AI Infrastructure Winners and Losers
A few years ago, infrastructure investors spoke about the Nordic region as if it operated like a single coordinated market
Argentum AI Signs $2.5 Billion, 300MW Data Center Deal With Boosteroid and DL Invest Group
Argentum AI has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with cloud gaming and GPU infrastructure company Boosteroid and European real estate
The Colocation Industry Is Not Ready for What AI Is About to Ask of It
The colocation industry has had a good run. For two decades, it sold a proposition that worked. Take enterprise IT
Europe’s Grid Cannot Keep Up With Its Own AI Ambitions
Europe has spent the better part of three years declaring itself a serious contender in the global AI infrastructure race.
Nebius Reports Near Eightfold Revenue Surge as Q1 Capex Hits $2.5 Billion
Nebius Group reported Q1 2026 revenue of $399 million on Wednesday, according to its earnings release. That compares to $50.9
The European Commission Ready To Break US Cloud Dependence
Europe Is No Longer Treating Cloud Infrastructure As Neutral Technology Europe did not suddenly wake up worried about cloud sovereignty.
atNorth Joins Nordic Compass to Support Nordic Competitiveness, Resilience and Industrial Innovation
Reykjavík, Iceland – 12th May 2026 – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced
Denmark Froze All New Data Center Grid Connections. 60 GW Were Waiting.
Energinet, Denmark’s state-owned grid operator, paused all new grid connection agreements in March. Total requests at that point had reached
ABB Invest $200M into Europe Grid Expansion For AI-Era Demand
ABB is escalating its push into Europe’s rapidly evolving power infrastructure market with a $200 million investment plan aimed at
Schneider Electric & GreenScale To Deploy Sustainable Data Centers
The European data center market has entered a new phase where speed alone no longer defines competitive advantage. Operators now
Stellanor Expands UK Data Center Platform Nationwide
Stellanor Datacenters has completed its acquisition of eight facilities from Redcentric plc, marking a decisive shift in the UK’s urban
Europe’s AI Infrastructure Race Is Being Lost Market by Market
Europe has declared its AI ambitions clearly and repeatedly. The European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan targets tripling EU data
How Europe’s Data Center Capacity Crisis Became a Regulatory Problem
When OpenAI paused its UK Stargate project in April, the stated reasons were energy costs and regulatory uncertainty. Neither was
1 GW Dreams: Can Emerging Europe Handle AI-Scale Power?
The ambition to build gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure has shifted from a theoretical roadmap into an immediate operational challenge that exposes
OCP Advances Open Data Center Ecosystem for AI at Barcelona Summit
The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has used its 2026 EMEA Summit in Barcelona to advance its Open Data Center
Verda Raises $117 Million to Build a Profitable Sovereign AI Cloud Alternative to US Hyperscalers
Verda, the Helsinki-based AI cloud infrastructure company formerly known as DataCrunch, has raised $117 million in new funding. The round
Is Europe’s AI Race Already Structurally Uneven Today?
Europe’s artificial intelligence ambitions are being framed as a story of sovereignty, innovation, and regulatory leadership. However, the operational reality
Google Breaks Ground on Its First Self-Owned Data Center in Austria
Google has broken ground on its first self-built and wholly owned data center in Austria. The move marks a significant
EQT & EdgeConneX Launch AI Infrastructure Investment Strategy
Global private equity firm EQT has moved to institutionalize its AI exposure by launching a dedicated digital infrastructure investment platform
Vulcan Energy and Siemens Forge Lithium Scale-Up Alliance
Vulcan Energy has formalized a strategic alliance with Siemens, positioning the industrial giant as both a technology provider and investor
UK’s NPL Integrates NVIDIA AI Into Quantum Calibration
The UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has introduced NVIDIA Ising AI into its quantum measurement stack, marking a strategic shift
Veolia Targets Data Center Sustainability With Resource 360
Veolia has introduced Data Center Resource 360, a global platform designed to align the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure with
Pure DC and AVK Deploy Europe’s First 110 MW Data Center Microgrid in Dublin
The Pure DC Dublin microgrid has made history as Europe’s first large-scale on-site data center microgrid, launched in partnership with
Why Germany’s Data Strategy Changes More Than Tech
Germany is not simply building more data centers. It is redrawing the boundaries of power in the digital age. For
Delska Launches Riga Facility to Redefine Baltic AI Infrastructure
Delska has officially brought online EU North Riga LV DC1, a 10 MW data center purpose-built for artificial intelligence and
Big Tech’s Data Center Rush Meets Small Town Resistance
The New Bottleneck Isn’t Power, It’s Permission Across Europe’s countryside, a quiet standoff is taking shape. It doesn’t involve regulators
Top 10 Impactful Players in Data Infrastructure Series: Part 5
The next phase of data infrastructure will not be defined by how fast we build, but by how intelligently we
Nscale & Fortum Finland Data Center Expansion Strategy
Neocloud operator Nscale has deepened its Nordic expansion strategy through a new partnership with Fortum, targeting a data center development
Infineon & DG Matrix Advance Silicon Carbide Technology for AI
Infineon Technologies AG and DG Matrix have entered a strategic collaboration to reshape how power flows into AI-driven infrastructure. The
STMicroelectronics & Nvidia Expand AI Data Center Architecture
STMicroelectronics has expanded its high-voltage data center power portfolio, introducing two new architectures 800 VDC to 12V and 800 VDC
Bitdeer Advances Norway as AI Capacity Stronghold
Bitdeer has moved decisively to anchor its European AI footprint, signing a full-scope construction agreement to transform its Tydal site
Egg Power Expands UK Renewable Portfolio
Egg Power, the clean energy infrastructure investment arm backed by Liberty Global, has secured development rights for the Chirmorie Wind
Mistral’s $830M Signals Europe’s Shift to AI Infrastructure
The Quiet Pivot: Why Infrastructure Is Becoming Europe’s AI Battleground There is a subtle but significant shift underway in Europe’s
Dispatchable Green Power: The Missing Layer in AI Sustainability
AI infrastructure operates on a fundamentally different temporal logic than renewable energy generation, creating a structural imbalance that cannot be
Mistral Secures $830 Million Debt to Scale AI Infrastructure
French AI startup Mistral has secured $830 million in debt financing to fund a new data center powered by thousands
Vertiv Announces Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity Spanning Infrastructure Solutions, Power, and Rack Systems, to Meet Rising Demand
LONDON, UK [March 26, 2026] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced four new
atNorth Heat Reuse Partnership with Kesko Goes Live, Delivering Recycled Data Center Heat to Finnish Retail Store
Helsinki, Finland – March 25th, 2026 – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced
WBS Power Secures 3.2-GW Campus Grid Access
Energy infrastructure developer WBS Power SA has secured grid connection conditions for a 3.2-GW hyperscale data centre campus in northern
Vertiv to Acquire ThermoKey, Expanding Heat Rejection Portfolio for Converged Physical Infrastructure
Transaction expected to increase customer optionality across the thermal chain to optimise power utilisation and energy efficiency for AI-ready data
Lace Raises $40 Million For Atomic Chip Lithography
A new contender is quietly reshaping the boundaries of semiconductor manufacturing. Lace, a Norway-based chipmaking equipment startup backed by Microsoft,
The Substation Is No Longer Someone Else’s Problem
Article By: Louis Charlton, CEO, Global Commissioning For most of the data centre industry’s history, the substation was infrastructure that
Power Harder: Europe’s Data Center Dilemma in the AI Age
Europe’s digital infrastructure is entering a decisive phase, one where the urgency to build is no longer matched by the
Vertiv Brings Converged Physical Infrastructure to NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factories
Simulation-ready power and cooling infrastructure models, designed to accelerate deployment and reduce execution risk LONDON, UK, March 17, 2026 –
AI Is Changing Where, How, and How Fast We Build Data Centers
The data center industry is scrambling to accommodate a wave of demand unlike anything we’ve seen before. According to research
Tencent Cloud Powers iyzico’s European Payments Expansion
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Tencent Cloud announced a strategic collaboration with Turkish fintech platform iyzico to support the company’s
Pure DC Completes Europe’s First Successful Data Centre Biomethane Proof of Concept
Dublin campus achieves 100% decarbonisation of its natural gas usage Dublin, 12th March 2026: Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC),
UK AI Supercomputer Project Faces Delays and Rising Scrutiny
A planned artificial intelligence supercomputing facility outside London has become a focal point in the widening gap between ambitious AI
AI’s Power Problem May End With Microgrids
Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining infrastructure races of the decade. Yet beneath the excitement surrounding AI models,
Vertiv Introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments
LONDON, UK [March 10, 2026] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the Vertiv™
The Biggest Move Nokia Made Wasn’t a Product; It Was Network
In the global technology industry, companies often announce breakthroughs in chips, devices, or software platforms. But some of the most
Nscale Raises $2 Billion Series C Funding
U.K.-based AI infrastructure hyperscaler Nscale has secured $2 billion in Series C funding, marking the largest venture round in European
AI Agent Factory Powers Siemens Healthineers CRM Strategy
Reply Group subsidiaries Ki Reply and Data Reply have partnered with the CRM Excellence division of Siemens Healthineers to develop
BayWa r.e. Transfers 14.2 MW Solar Portfolio to NetOn Power
BayWa r.e. has completed the sale of a 14.2-megawatt commercial and industrial solar portfolio in Italy to NetOn Power, expanding
Telefónica Deploys Digital Twin AI for Data Center Cooling
Telefónica has intensified its push toward smarter infrastructure operations by deploying an AI-driven digital twin platform to improve energy efficiency
Ingka Group Expands Hybrid Power Park Strategy
Ingka Group, the parent company and largest retailer behind IKEA, is advancing its renewable energy strategy by transforming an existing
Huawei Unveils Industry AI Foundry at Barcelona Summit
Huawei expanded its artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy at the Huawei Cloud Summit, unveiling a new Industry AI Foundry, a next-generation
EDP Start Campus Forge Renewable Data Alliance
Start Campus and EDP have signed a memorandum of understanding that positions renewable energy at the core of Portugal’s next
Vertiv Announces Scalable, High-Capacity Double Stack Busway System that Preserves White Space for Growing AI Data Centre Demands
The Vertiv™ PowerBar Track double stack configuration delivers flexible overhead power distribution for modern compute environments LONDON, UK [March 3,
CPP Investments and Equinix Teams for atNorth Nordic Expansion
In a defining move for Europe’s digital infrastructure market, atNorth will shift into new ownership as CPP Investment Board and
Vertiv Collaborates with Zagreb University of Applied Sciences to launch New Data Center Design Professional Program
Education initiative equips technical professionals with expertise in modern data centre tools and practices LONDON, UK [26 February 2026] – Vertiv (NYSE:
Europe Is Leaning Into Distributed AI and It Could Be Its Competitive Edge
Europe’s push into artificial intelligence infrastructure faces realities that differ sharply from those in the United States and China. Instead
Altarea and Vantage Launch Bordeaux AI Hub
Altarea and Vantage Partner on 400MW France AI Data Center Campus France’s digital infrastructure race has entered a new phase.
From Misconception to Momentum: 2026 Trends for the UK’s Data Centre Sector
52% of UK IT leaders cite rising power costs as top data centre concern. As rack densities rise from 8kW
Chemours and 2CRSi Advance Two-Phase Liquid Cooling for High Density Infrastructure
The Chemours Company and 2CRSi have signed a joint development agreement to accelerate the rollout of two-phase liquid cooling systems
Brookfield Launches Radiant as first vertically integrated AI Infrastructure Company Through Merger with Ori Industries
– Targeting multi-trillion market for integrated AI factories built using the NVIDIA DSX reference design over the next decade. -
Start Campus and EDP Enter Agreement to AccelerateRenewable-Powered Data Centre Development in Portugal
Collaboration brings together large-scale digital infrastructure and renewable energy leadership to unlock investment, strengthen system resilience, and position Portugal as
Vertiv to Showcase AI-Ready Critical Digital Infrastructure Solutions and Participate in Key Sessions at Data Centre World 2026
Vertiv presence includes speaking sessions, exhibit booth, and shortlist for multiple DCW26 awards LONDON, UK – [23 February, 2026] –
Speedata and Nebul Bring APU to European Sovereign Cloud
Speedata has entered the European sovereign infrastructure arena through a strategic partnership with Nebul, marking the first commercial deployment of
TIM – Microsoft Partnership Deepen Italy Cloud AI Strategy
Italy’s digital transition is entering a new phase. TIM and Microsoft have formalized a collaboration centered on cloud, cybersecurity, and
Vertiv Expands IT Management Portfolio with New KVM Switch for Secure, Remote Access in Enterprise and Edge Data Centres
The Vertiv™ Avocent® MergePoint Unity™ 2 offers enterprise-grade security, scalable configurations, and seamless remote access for IT infrastructure management LONDON,
Mistral AI Acquires Koyeb to Expand Cloud Infrastructure Strategy
Mistral AI, a French artificial intelligence company valued at $13.8 billion, has agreed to acquire Paris-based startup Koyeb, signaling a
Alphacool Advances Modular Cooling With Core Plate
Liquid cooling continues to mature from enthusiast craft to engineered discipline and Alphacool is sharpening its tools accordingly. Alphacool has
Munich Startup Raises €4M for Construction Robots
Europe’s infrastructure repair crisis has found a new contender in Munich. Sitegeist, a robotics spinout from Technical University Munich, has
Vertiv Launches New Power Swap Program in the UK
Trade in select uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems up to 5kVA to power next-generation efficiency London, UK – [16 February
Nebius Announces 240MW AI Data Center in France
Amsterdam-based AI cloud provider Nebius has announced plans to build a 240-megawatt AI-optimized data center in Béthune, northern France. The
Aspia and Stelia Advance AI Systems for Planetary Intelligence
The future of Earth Observation will not be decided in orbit. Instead, it will be shaped by the architectures that
nLighten data center in Stuttgart to feed excess heat into local heating network
12 February – Frankfurt – The nLighten data center in Stuttgart will soon feed excess heat into the local heating
Why Agentic AI Requires a Physical Shift to Localized Compute
The honeymoon phase of generative AI is ending. For the past two years, the world has been captivated by large
Energy Infrastructure Woes Threaten Europe’s AI Future
Europe talks a great deal about artificial intelligence. Leaders promise digital sovereignty, ethical guardrails, and strategic autonomy. Yet behind these
Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
Forward-looking collaboration leverages academic excellence and industry expertise to advance critical digital infrastructure innovation Bologna, Italy [February 9, 2026] –
AI Robotics Could Be Europe’s Defining Opportunity. But Is It Energy‑Ready?
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at Davos 2026, he called AI robotics in Europe a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity.
TotalEnergies and Airbus Signal New Era in Power Procurement
TotalEnergies has secured a major clean power partnership with Airbus, reinforcing its role as a strategic energy partner for large-scale
Hrvatski Telekom Taps Siemens for AI-Led Data Center Cooling Optimization
Hrvatski Telekom is using AI-led data center cooling optimization at its Zagreb data center following the completion of a Siemens-led
The Nordic Takeover of the European AI Data Center Space
Europe may have lagged behind the United States and China in AI infrastructure, but the northern edge of the continent
How France Became Europe’s Hub for Sovereign Compute
In 2026, France stands as Europe’s sovereign compute powerhouse, a title earned through a decade-long blueprint for a fully independent
Google Cloud Partners Liberty Global to Transform Europe Telecom
Google Cloud and Liberty Global have entered a five-year strategic partnership that could reshape how European telecom operators deploy artificial
Is Scotland Slowly Shifting the Geography of UK AI?
For many years, the UK’s technology sector, especially AI, was widely seen as a London-centered story. London and the South
OpenNebula and OVHcloud Advance Europe’s Sovereign Cloud
OpenNebula Systems and OVHcloud have announced a strategic partnership focused on expanding sovereign cloud infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration enables
What atNorth’s New Swedish Data Center Affirms About Circular Infrastructure
Cities are quietly becoming the proving grounds for the future of digital infrastructure. As data centers move closer to population
Scotland’s New AI Zone Signals Major Data Center Expansion
The North Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone marks a decisive shift in how the United Kingdom aligns artificial intelligence ambitions with
Can Hydrogen Save the Stalling Dutch Data Center Sector?
The Dutch data center market, once a cornerstone of European digital infrastructure, has reached a hard limit. Expansion plans pursued
VivoPower to Acquire OGDC, Locking in 291MW of Finland Sites Backed by Renewable Power
VivoPower International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OGDC Pte Ltd, securing 291MW of powered sites in Finland backed
DayOne’s Early Move Into Finland’s Data Center Market
Singapore-based data center developer DayOne has taken an early step into Finland’s data center market with preliminary plans for a
Vertiv Expands Flexible, Energy-Efficient Perimeter Cooling System for Small, Medium, and Edge Applications in EMEA
Vertiv™ CoolPhase Perimeter PAM low-GWP cooling system features Vertiv™ EconoPhase Pumped Refrigerant Economizer models for EU F-Gas compliance, enhanced safety,
The Untapped Potential of Data Center Waste Heat
There is no denying that data centers are the invisible engines of modern progress. They power the AI revolution, global
Equal1 Secures Major Backing for Quantum Deployment
Equal1 is moving decisively from laboratory development into commercial rollout as fresh capital targets deployable quantum infrastructure. The Irish quantum
Atos Recognized as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens® 2025 for Advanced Analytics and AI Services
Paris, France, January 19, 2026– Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, has been positioned as a Leader in
Understanding Ireland’s Data Center Crisis
Remember the Celtic Tiger? For a generation, it defined Ireland’s rise as one of Europe’s standout economic success stories. (*Celtic
Macquarie Makes a €117M Play on Polarise’s European AI Push
Macquarie Group has committed up to €117 million in financing to Polarise GmbH, a German AI infrastructure developer and NVIDIA
NorthC Group to build new high-tech data center in Geneva, Switzerland
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13 January, 2026 – NorthC Group, a leading data center operator in Northwest Europe, will begin construction of a
maincubes Secures €2.5 Billion Financing to Accelerate Growthas a Leading European Data Center Operator
Long -term financing supports expansion of a ~400 MW platform across Germany, serving cloud, AI, and public –sector customers Frankfurt
ITER Fusion Reactor Crosses Its Most Delicate Threshold
A long-planned experiment reaches its narrowest moment After decades of scientific planning, diplomatic negotiation, and industrial coordination, the ITER fusion
Cloud Strategy for 2026: the Year of Repatriation, Resilience, and Regional Rebalancing
This year set to be pivotal year for cloud strategy, with repatriation gaining momentum due to shifting legislative, geopolitical, and technological pressures. This trend has accelerated, with a growing focus on data sovereignty. These challenges have set the stage for 2026 to be the year of repatriation, resilience, and regional rebalancing. Here, Rob Coupland, Chief Executive Officer at Pulsant, offers his insights.
AI and Blockchain in Strategic Focus for Europe’s Digital Future
As technological rivalry accelerates, Europe is reassessing how digital systems shape power, autonomy, and governance. Artificial intelligence and blockchain have
European Data Center Platform GTR Secures Expanded Capital
Capital Commitments and Transaction Structure KKR has committed an additional $1.5 billion to Global Technical Realty (GTR), a European built-to-suit
Mapping Ireland’s AI Readiness Curve
What does it take for country to lead AI revolution? Not all nations are on equal footing, and AI readiness
