In the next five years, Nigeria's data centre industry is set to explode, doubling its capacity from 116MW in 2024 to a forecasted 226MW in 2029 bringing high bandwidth speeds to urban areas. But with a failing electricity grid and an end to oil subsidises, how can the country affordably secure the power that it needs to make this vision of connectivity a reality? Could a solar array with battery energy storage help to solve the challenge? Sherisse Alexander, Chief Business Officer, WATT...
Read MoreBen hadn’t considered a career in the Data Centre industry until he saw the advert by BCS on the Government website which ‘sounded really interesting.’ He was the first apprentice to join the company as part of the new apprenticeship scheme when it launched 6 years ago in collaboration with London Southbank University. Now Ben has graduated he has been promoted to the role of Consultant.
Read MoreA significant 85 percent of UK data centre businesses report confidence in the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and environmental sustainability of their energy strategies, according to research conducted by True, powered by Open Energy Market. The findings, detailed in a new whitepaper, ‘Mind The Gap: From Ambition To Action’, explore the commercial imperatives driving energy procurement and sustainability strategies among UK businesses.
Read MoreIndustry survey shows the top drivers for increased data centre investment are extra capacity and technological upgrades to keep pace with AI led demand.
Read MoreBy Marc Caiola – nVent Vice President of Global Data Solutions.
Read MoreAs part of its ongoing commitment to developing the data centre industry's future talent pipeline, today AVK, the fast-growing supplier of power solutions for data centres in Europe, has announced the opening of the AVK Academy.
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