Navigating the Future of International Technology
This new designation aims to bolster protection for the servers and IT systems that are crucial to the country’s communications and digital economy. According to the government, this new classification will place data centres on par with essential services like water and energy. OUR TAKEBy classifying data centres as critical national infrastructure, the UK government…
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The UK government’s decision to classify data centres as “critical national infrastructure” places them alongside essential systems like energy and water utilities. This new status will empower the government to provide targeted support to data centres during critical incidents, thereby reducing potential economic disruptions. OUR TAKEThe designation of data centres as CNI is a clear…
A “hyperscale” data centre is planned for Southern Vietnam, according to sources. Additionally, Google is opening an office in Vietnam and plans to focus on AI training and funding. Vietnam’s data centre industry lags significantly behind regional rivals, but Google’s mega data centre is expected to inject new energy into the sector. OUR TAKEAlphabet is…
STT GDC Philippines launched a new data hall in Makati, boosting IT capacity to over 5MW. The expansion includes STT Fairview and Cavite 2 data centres, supporting the Philippines’ role as a regional data hub. Leaders emphasised the role of data centres in driving economic growth, job creation, and digital transformation in the region. ST…