The race to build data centres in Asia
The Q3 2022 Data Centre Report by Knight Frank reveals an increasing trend towards greater localisation of data centre facilities. The localisation is in part driven by the need to comply with local regulations concerning data privacy and data sovereignty (click here to see IDC’s take on data sovereignty). The report noted that in the […]
Advancing hydrogen technologies for data centres
The partnership is part of Equinix’s efforts to improve the sustainability of digital infrastructure and reach its climate neutral targets, aligned to science-based targets, by 2030.
Sustainable strategies in data centre buildout and use
5 June 2021 is World Environment Day. Created in 1972 by the United Nations Assembly as a global platform for raising awareness and taking action on urgent issues from marine pollution to global warming to sustainable consumption. This year’s theme is “Reimagine, Recreate, Restore”. In the paper, Assessing the environmental impact of data centres, authors Beth Whitehead, […]
Green data centres to power smart cities
The rise of smart cities will require more data centres, increasing their potential burden on the environment. Here are seven ways that data centres can become more sustainable to support digital services and limit climate change.