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How tier two locations are changing data centre planning

Christina Mertens, vice president of business development, EMEA, at VIRTUS Data Centres, explains that, for data centre operators, the question is no longer only where capacity can be deployed quickly, but where it can be sustained, expanded and operated reliably over long time horizons. This shift has brought tier two locations into sharper focus. These locations are not replacing core markets, but they are increasingly shaping how new capacity is planned and managed over time.

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Waste heat from data centres could heat over 3.5 million UK homes

Simon Kerr, head of heat networks at EnergiRaven, discusses the recent analysis from EnergiRaven and Viegand Maagøe finds that projected growth in data centres will produce enough waste heat to warm millions of homes in the UK by 2035 – if the infrastructure is in place to take advantage of it. Simon goes on to explain how the UK risks missing out on a major source of low-cost home heating if it fails to invest in the Heat Highways needed to capture waste heat from the next generation of data centres.

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Creating good chemistry to cater for AI data centre power demands

Brandon Smith, VP of Global Sales and Product at ZincFive, breaks down how AI is reshaping data centre power, shifting from steady demand to rapid, high-intensity bursts that redefine reliability. He shows how nickel-zinc Immediate Power Solutions deliver the power density, speed, safety and cycle life AI demands, without tradeoffs.

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Sustainable decommissioning and circular economy outcomes

Rob Bolton, CEO at n2s Bioscope, explains how n2s has formed a new three-year partnership with NTT DATA to support Virgin Media O2 across all UK data centre sites, focusing on responsible decommissioning, resource recovery and circular economy integration. The contract will see over 40,000 IT assets sustainably processed - reducing waste, recovering critical materials, and help Virgin Media O2 achieve its energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets.

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Data centre investment moves into the mainstream

Lottie Tollman, Head of Data Centres Advisory, EMEA and Gonzalo Martín, Head of Data Centres Capital Markets, EMEA, both at Colliers, the international property adviser, explain why data centres are no longer a niche play, with EMEA investors increasingly targeting the sector as digital infrastructure becomes central to long-term real estate strategies – according to Colliers’ 2026 Global Investor Outlook. The report highlights a sharp rise in capital allocations to data centres, with the sector now accounting for 31% of total capital raised globally in Q1–Q3 2025 - up from an average of 15% since 2020.

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Hyphen architects exciting digital infrastructure future with new CEO

Eva Diego, the new CEO of Hyphen, an international architectural practice working with many of the world’s leading brands and digital infrastructure developers, explains how global demand for critical digital infrastructure is reshaping the built environment and shares many valuable insights as to how expert delivery partners and trusted architectural advisors can help the data centre sector navigate complex and technically demanding projects while ensuring commercial viability.

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Driving innovation in the energy resilience industry

Lenaik Andrieux, General Manager – Power Systems EMEA, India & Australia, Rehlko, explains how the acquisition of The Wilmott Group, a UK-based supplier of critical backup-power solutions, makes Rehlko one of the few OEMs to offer true end-to-end service in the EMEA region. By combining The Wilmott Group’s decades of engineering expertise and operational excellence in design, testing, installation, and lifecycle support with Rehlko’s superior energy resilience products, Rehlko will ensure its data centre customers are supported with reliable, future-ready solutions to meet their evolving energy resilience needs.

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Making the most of the Middle East’s digital infrastructure

James Netherwood, Head of Research Middle East, Capacity and Datacloud, discusses the upcoming Capacity Middle East event and the launch of Datacloud Middle East. The events unite over 3,500 executives from over 90 countries for visionary content and unrivalled networking and business opportunities. Capacity and Datacloud Middle East unite the entire ecosystem to drive digital transformation, unlock the value of AI, and enhance connectivity for all. With a reputation for attracting leading regional and international carriers, the event is continuing to evolve with the launch of Datacloud Middle East in 2026 for hyperscalers, data centre operators and suppliers.

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inforcer, Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has released its new Copilot Manager feature to help MSPs productise and deliver secure and scalable AI services.
Nexus Partner Program launches with deal protection, margin retention, and new MDF and rebate structure.

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