Power alone won't unlock the next generation of AI data centers
Energy flexibility must be weighed as a critical consideration
Industry Views - UK
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AI growth is highlighting the network as the next data center bottleneck
The importance of fiber in establishing new data center hubs in the UK
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What should Britain expect from its next generation of data centers?
How digital infrastructure projects can contribute to communities
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Attackers already understand your software supply chain better than you do
And AI is only making these attackers smarter
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Sponsored London is no longer the only answer: Five truths about high-density compute in the UK
This isn't about London versus not-London. It's about making deliberate, informed infrastructure decisions that balance performance, resilience and long-term growth
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Balancing speed, sustainability, and skills with AI growth zones
Delivering sustainable growth
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What the UK’s “first-ready, first-connected” grid model means for data center growth
Data centers present an opportunity for sustainability
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Why Britain’s race to build data centers risks outpacing sustainability
Gigawatts of capacity come at a price
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Strengthening UK data sovereignty with on-prem, absolutely immutable backup storage
And why a cloud-only strategy is limited thinking for the industry
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The UK’s AI ambitions demand a decarbonized data center strategy
The industry needs better data, clear reporting, and shared benchmarks
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The multicloud paradox: why hybrid is becoming the smarter bet
A simpler option?
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Sponsored Can data centers ever be sustainable? A wake-up call for the industry
If the sector wants to remain both trusted and viable, it must take ownership of its sustainability journey
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From cider to supercomputing: Why Isambard-AI matters beyond just its compute power
The West Country's £225 million tech coup shows that sometimes the future gets built in the places people least expect
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Will the CMA change the cloud market? Well, probably not
Will the regulator remember what really matters for the UK cloud market?
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VodafoneThree merger could whet the appetite for more consolidation in Europe
But is cross-market M&A a viable path to explore?
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The untapped social value of data centers
How the UK can shift the narrative surrounding data centers
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Tackling technology debt: the key to successful innovation
Digital transformation has the power to be a cultural change and not just technical
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Empowering data center sustainability in the UK's AI-driven future
Liquid cooling, upscaling the workforce, and industry collaboration will be essential
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Vodafone-Three merger: Get ready for a mobile shake down
The upcoming merger will also impact Vodafone and Three's other brands, such as MVNOs
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Special Compute Zones will drive sovereign cloud infrastructure in the UK
Loosening planning restrictions for data centers and nuclear power are essential to the UK's cloud industry
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Sponsored The role of Slough in solidifying the UK’s position as an AI powerhouse
How the UK can solidify its position as a leader in AI technology
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MergeCo: Why Vodafone and Three must shrink before they can grow
A decision on the merger is expected in December
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The UK's CNI designation for data centers: "A rose by any other name…"
The creation of a whole new government Department is itself an encouraging indication that digital technology is starting to get the attention it deserves
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Planning reform is a major opportunity for UK data centers
Meeting the UK's need for data centers
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Sponsored What are the realistic prospects for grid-independent AI data centers in the UK?
“The technology exists but how long before it is a reality?”
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Bridging the digital divide: driving positive impact where it is needed most
Altnets are essential for the UK's fiber rollout and need to be supported
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UK networks need to be more resilient in the face of increasingly frequent outages
Outages will happen again, but carriers need to be prepared
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The UK-US data bridge and its implications for UK organizations
Businesses will need to review how personal data is transferred to the US