data centre
Coverage of data centre in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa’s Eskom targets data centre ‘gold rush’ for its power surplus
South Africa's state-owned utility, Eskom, plans to target a 'data centre gold rush' utilizing its power surplus. The Chair reported that the utility possesses 'power that we cannot sell' after successfully concluding years of blackouts.
- Astonishing inside story of the £100million heist of the century: How a notorious gang of robbers - dressed as cops and with their pet alsatian Buster in tow - infiltrated a fortress-like data centre to carry out the 'criminal Mount Everest'...
A notorious gang of robbers, dressed as cops and accompanied by their pet alsatian Buster, infiltrated a fortress-like data centre to execute the 'criminal Mount Everest' heist, stealing £100 million.
- Brookfield to turn former nuclear weapons site into AI campus
Brookfield, a Canadian investment group, plans to convert a former nuclear weapons site into an AI campus. The project involves partnering with utility company NextEra to build a data centre in Kentucky.
- Data centre row: Left leaders detained en route to Tarluvada
Left leaders were detained while traveling to Tarluvada amid a dispute related to a data centre. The incident highlights tensions surrounding the data centre project.
- PM Shehbaz inaugurates Pakistan's largest data center and AI Cloud Sky47 in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan's largest data center and AI Cloud Sky47 in Islamabad. He praised the facility's rapid construction and collaboration between military and civilian sectors.
- The 850-acre data centre which would dwarf idyllic Devon countryside
A proposed 850-acre data centre would significantly impact the idyllic Devon countryside, dwarfing its natural landscape. The project highlights a contrast between large-scale technological infrastructure and rural environments.
- Oracle could face $7bn collateral bill for Wisconsin data centre
Oracle could face a $7 billion collateral bill for its Wisconsin data centre. Increased power costs are exacerbating challenges for the tech giant's AI ambitions amid high spending and mounting debt.
- The tiny Kent village about to be dwarfed by a £3billion data centre on 145 acres of farmland
A £3 billion data centre is set to be built on 145 acres of farmland in a small Kent village, which will significantly impact the area.
- Meta data centre in Alberta to start operating before neighbouring power plant
Meta Platforms Inc. plans to open a $13-billion-plus data centre in Alberta before a neighboring natural gas-fired power plant north of Edmonton becomes operational. The power plant is expected to take four years to start operating, while the data centre is projected to launch in two to three years.
- Lokesh proposes Andhra-Korea Investment Desk, invites Kia to expand near Visakhapatnam
Lokesh proposed the Andhra-Korea Investment Desk during his South Korea tour and invited Kia to establish EV and export facilities near Visakhapatnam Port. He also sought Korean partners for the state’s data centre and renewable energy initiatives.
- Chevron moves into power production with Microsoft AI deal
Chevron and Microsoft have signed a 20-year agreement to develop a data centre in the heart of US oil country, which could include a gas-fired plant. The deal marks Chevron's expansion into power production.
- AI infrastructure is multi-tiered, and HDDs are central to scaling AI, WD shares
AI infrastructure requires a multi-tiered approach, with HDDs serving as a cost-effective solution for scaling AI workloads. While flash storage offers high performance, its cost limits scalability, whereas HDDs provide proven capacity for modern data centers.
- Hundreds protest against data centre proposal at Hamilton city hall
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment is considering an application from Slate Asset Management to split an industrial lot for a data centre. Hundreds protested at Hamilton city hall on Thursday to oppose the proposal.
- AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment in Asia-Pacific as Hong Kong eyes niche role
Asia-Pacific data centres attracted a record US$11.6 billion in investment during 2025, driven by the AI boom. Hong Kong's data centre market is supported by hyperscale cloud service providers, mainland Chinese tech and e-commerce companies, and financial institutions, though AI-related demand faces technical limitations in the region.