Firebird signs Kazakhstan deal to expand AI infrastructure
about 5 hours agoThe project could bring 45,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs to Kazakhstan by 2027, bolstering the country's bid for domestic AI models.
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DE-CIX & IGC launch Bangkok internet exchange
Thailand's networks will gain direct regional peering, with the new exchange due to open in 2027 and link Bangkok to ASEAN hubs.
HPE integrates EdgeConnect into Mist & Aruba Central
The combined set-up will let enterprises manage wired, wireless and SASE networks from one interface, with AI help for faults and app performance.
Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe
Developers face higher budgets as JLL sees Asia Pacific tender inflation at 3.8% to 4.7% in 2027, above Europe's forecast.
Thailand's real estate growth shifts beyond Bangkok
Investment is spreading into Thailand's industrial and tourism hubs as supply chain shifts and higher ESG standards weaken Bangkok's dominance.
Delta unveils AI modular data centre for NVIDIA Vera Rubin
Operators in Southeast Asia could speed AI capacity builds as Delta's modular system pairs liquid cooling with 800 VDC power for NVIDIA Vera Rubin.
DayOne lifts Malaysia financing to USD $7.2 billion
The enlarged package will fund Johor data centre expansion as billed capacity passes 1GW and bookings climb to 2.3GW.
Exclusive investigation into the Aussie Infrastructure skills shortage
Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.
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Rising data centre demand is pushing Legrand to expand in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam as Singapore shifts towards retrofits.
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The new group aims to capture rising demand for AI-ready infrastructure, with revenue expected to top USD $400 million in 2026.
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Governments tightening energy and water rules are pushing data centre operators toward smaller sites that avoid grid delays and local backlash.
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Demand for AI data centre networking is drawing major chip investors as Salience Labs plans to expand manufacturing and Silicon Valley operations.
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As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.
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Enterprises shifting AI workloads in-house may soon get servers with security built into the hardware, as the partnership targets rollout in 2027.
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Extreme previews on-prem AI zones for enterprise networks
Enterprises could keep AI workloads on site and still use cloud models where allowed, as Extreme targets tighter data control and lower latency.
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InfrOS launches tool to adapt cloud infrastructure for AI
AI spending is forcing firms to rethink cloud setups faster, with InfrOS claiming its new tool tests changes before deployment and flags drift.
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FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.
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