“By 2030, data centres could consume 945TWh (terawatt hours) of electricity each year – three times more than the entire UK.” – International Energy Agency report 2025 The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses across the UK, from streamlining operations to creating entirely new revenue streams. But behind every intelligent algorithm and
“Data centres are the engines of modern life, they power the digital economy and keep our most personal information safe” – UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. The UK is currently home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe, becoming an increasingly valuable driver of the economy here. In a significant move,
The technology world was shaken recently by a significant global IT outage caused by disruptions in Microsoft’s services. This incident affected millions of users and businesses worldwide, causing interruptions in essential applications and services such as Azure, Office 365, and more. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what happened, the impact it had, how
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud computing to enhance efficiency, scalability, and security. While public cloud solutions are popular, private clouds offer distinct advantages that can significantly benefit organizations. Enhanced Security and Compliance Private clouds provide unparalleled security by ensuring that your data and applications are hosted on dedicated infrastructure. This
The AI Arms Race: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Business Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force reshaping the business landscape. From automating routine tasks to enhancing decision-making, AI is revolutionising how companies operate. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top five AI use cases driving innovation across industries. 1. Customer Service
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various fields, including security. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Here are four potential risks associated with AI in security and some strategies to mitigate them: Data Privacy Concerns: AI systems often rely on extensive data sets for training, raising concerns about data privacy breaches. To mitigate this
As we navigate through unprecedented digital growth, data centres stand at the forefront of technological evolution. The last decade has witnessed remarkable changes in how data centres operate, driven by the relentless demand for faster, more secure, and more efficient data processing. Looking ahead, the next ten years promise to be even more transformative. This
The rapid expansion of data generation, propelled by increasing internet usage, IoT devices, and advanced computing technologies, has placed unprecedented demands on data storage capacities. Modern data centres are at the heart of this transformation, evolving rapidly to accommodate these growing needs. This blog delves into the significant shifts we are witnessing in data storage
Website performance is more important than ever before. With so many websites vying for attention, it’s essential that your site loads quickly and performs well. If your site is slow or unresponsive, visitors are likely to click away and go to a competitor’s site instead. There are a number of factors that can affect website
In today’s digital world, data security is more important than ever. With the ever-increasing amount of data being stored in data centres, it is essential that these facilities are properly secured. Without this, any data held is open to unauthorised access, theft, or damage. For server hosting providers with their own data centres, data security
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