The Ultimate Guide to Data centers
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).
What to know about Data centers
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.
Irish Data centers News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.
Ireland's first Green Energy Park planned for Arklow
The Arklow campus could ease grid pressure while backing offshore wind, solar and storage, as construction continues toward a 2028 finish.
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.
ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition
ISIF anchors a new EUR €340m TirNua climate fund with EUR €140m to boost Ireland's energy transition, renewables and storage projects.
ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone
ISIF commits EUR €140m as cornerstone to TirNua climate fund targeting Irish energy-transition infrastructure and data centre decarbonisation.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Featured News
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
The outlier in the data: Leading in tech beyond the model minority
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data centers News
TechDay expands into Ireland with eight new technology news sites
TechDay launches eight specialist technology news sites in Ireland, targeting sectors from cybersecurity to telecoms as part of its international growth.
Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
DXC extends BAE Systems hybrid cloud deal for five years
The deal will give BAE Systems a more standardised digital foundation across 110,000 staff as it tries to simplify legacy systems and boost agility.
DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards
The move could speed automated connectivity for enterprise customers as operators seek common NaaS standards across cloud and AI networks.
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.
Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.
OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex
Professionals at Computex will see Thunderbolt 5 storage, docks and software from OWC as it targets demanding Mac and PC workflows.
BCS boosts Iberian presence with Barcelona data centre win
Spain is drawing more data centre work as BCS adds senior staff and secures a Barcelona assignment amid tighter capacity in northern Europe.
Transcelestial starts orbital laser tracking in Singapore
Scheduled laser-link coverage now spans Singapore and Spain, as Transcelestial moves from single-site tests to regular orbital tracking operations.
Forrester warns GenAI strains resources despite gains
Rising power and water demand from AI data centres could wipe out some sustainability gains unless firms demand stricter vendor transparency.
Boomi & Red Hat team up for agentic AI stack
The tie-up aims to help large companies run AI agents securely at scale, while keeping data, governance and spending under tighter control.
Red Hat & NVIDIA add controls for enterprise AI agents
New controls aim to let enterprises run autonomous AI agents more securely across hybrid cloud systems, with tighter governance and audit trails.
Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue
Record first-quarter gains in data centres and storage pushed Iron Mountain to lift its full-year outlook for revenue, profits and cash flow.
Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
The tie-up gives organisations real-time controls against prompt injection and data leakage as enterprise AI moves into live deployment.
NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres
Rising power constraints are pushing data centre developers to pair AI capacity with renewable energy and storage as demand surges.
Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.
Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail
Older servers may be unprotected for years because some backup providers no longer fully support them, risking recovery failures and audit breaches.
Xero launches live Claude integration for customers
Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.
Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
The integration aims to curb prompt injection and data leaks as enterprises push AI agents into production across cloud and on-premises systems.