The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

2026 · Irish Edition

Also known as DC.

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
Analyst Insights
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last week
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
Gartner · DC · Hyperscale
Last week
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · DC · Storage
Last month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last month
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
IDC MarketScape · DC · Digital Transformation
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
By Carlie Shooner of Sabey Data Centers
Last month
The outlier in the data: Leading in tech beyond the model minority
By Fiona Rada Hernandez of 365 Data Centers
Last month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
Last month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
Last month
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
By Iwona Zalewska of Kingston Technology
Last month
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
Last month
Green giants: Engineering sustainable and resilient data centres
By Stephen Phimister of Wallace Whittle
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
Last month
Recent news
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
About Firewalls
Today
Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
About Cloud Services
Today
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
About Storage
Last week
Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
About Storage
Last week
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
About Firewalls
Last week
Vultr named NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud after Blackwell tests
About Storage
Last week
Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
About Sustainability
Last week
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
About Cloud Services
Last week
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
About IT Industry
Last week
Virtana launches AI observability for Nutanix environments
About Virtualisation
Last week
Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp
About Storage
Last week
CIOs learn on the go as AI pressure mounts at firms
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
About IT services
Last week
Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up
About Storage
Last week
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
About Software Updates
Last week
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Today
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
Move at Yondr Group
Last week
Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium
Move at VIAVI Solutions
Last month
Balmoral Tanks names Paul Edwards as Managing Director
Move at Balmoral Tanks
Last month
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Move at Xero
Last month
InferX hires senior leaders to drive sovereign AI push
Move at HP
Last month
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last month
Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth
Move at Hyphen
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth
Move at DAS Fire
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth
Move at NTT Data
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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