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StarHub & Global Switch launch low-latency network in Singapore
Unified Communications

StarHub & Global Switch launch low-latency network in Singapore

StarHub has teamed up with Global Switch to launch a Low Latency Data Centre Connect network in Singapore, enhancing ultra low-latency fibre connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Global Switch and partners launch new Singapore data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch and partners launch new Singapore data centre

A trio of companies has come together in a strategic partnership to launch a large-scale new data centre in Singapore.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
2018 will be a big year for Singapore's data center market
Hyperscale

2018 will be a big year for Singapore's data center market

Singapore's data centre market is forecast to grow by 8% CAGR, reaching USD $1 billion in revenue by 2021, as new builds and expansions pick up pace.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Smart cities on the rise - Aurecon appoints Asia data center leader to keep up
Smart Cities

Smart cities on the rise - Aurecon appoints Asia data center leader to keep up

Rapid urbanisation is placing pressure on countries to invest in the idea of smart cities in a bid to improve cities' liveability and sustainability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Global Switch, China Telecom & Daily Tech sign 'game-changing' data center agreement
Global Switch

Global Switch, China Telecom & Daily Tech sign 'game-changing' data center agreement

Asia's data center giants unite in a 'game-changing' pact, poised to revolutionise global digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

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Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion
Network Infrastructure

Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion

Global Switch's newest data centre, 'London South', will expand its London operation to one of Europe's largest purpose-built data centres, offering 40MW of IT capacity and innovative energy-efficient solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Global Switch opens final stage of Hong Kong data center
Hyperscale

Global Switch opens final stage of Hong Kong data center

Global Switch completes final stage of Hong Kong data center, bringing total floor space to 70,228 sqm and power supply capacity to 100MVA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021
Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments
Hyperscale

Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments

Global Switch bolsters senior management team with two new appointments to support growth strategy and global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
London's pricy data centres allow Frankfurt to overtake
DataCentre infrastructure

London's pricy data centres allow Frankfurt to overtake

According to a new report, data centre pricing in the UK is among the highest in Europe, which is seeing other countries prosper.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Strong demand cause for new Global Switch data centre in Frankfurt
DataCentre infrastructure

Strong demand cause for new Global Switch data centre in Frankfurt

The company says the new €115 million facility will also accompany a makeover of its existing data centre in Frankfurt.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre

​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Cloudscene: The world's most influential data center operators
Hyperscale

Cloudscene: The world's most influential data center operators

Global Switch accompanied Equinix as the only other service provider to be ranked across more than two leader boards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Equinix tops global data center rankings in latest Cloudscene report
Hyperscale

Equinix tops global data center rankings in latest Cloudscene report

Data center directory provider Cloudscene has ranked the world's top data centers by region - and Equinix tops the list across all four regions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017

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Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub

Global Switch inks eight-year Welsh wind PPA with RWE to power its London Docklands AI data hub with around 70 GWh of renewables a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre

Global Switch inks eight-year RWE wind PPA to power its AI-focused London Docklands data centre with Welsh onshore renewable electricity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief
Hyperscale

Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief

Virtus Data Centres has named industry veteran Adam Eaton as chief executive to spearhead its next phase of UK and European expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Kao Data names Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer for UK & Europe
Data Analytics

Kao Data names Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer for UK & Europe

Kao Data appoints Clinton Hasell as Chief Business Officer to lead UK and European data centre growth and optimise business operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025