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Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.

Australian public cloud spending is set to rise 18.9% to AUD $26.6 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration and demand for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services.

Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.

Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.

Ricoh has secured a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% globally, following a decade of Gold standards.

Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.

Broadcom's VMware Explore 2025 returns to Las Vegas, expanding globally with a new series visiting cities including Sydney, London, and Tokyo.

Nexxen has appointed Masatsune Shironishi as Vice President and Country Manager for Japan, aiming to enhance its expansion in the Asian market.

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

Hamburg-based adjoe has launched new offices in Singapore and Tokyo, marking its ambitious entry into the Asia-Pacific market following a EUR €100 million funding round.

Tapway and Asteria launch the AIoT Suite, a platform blending AI and IoT technologies, targeting manufacturing firms in Japan to enhance automation.

Zadara has expanded its Sovereign AI Cloud portfolio, empowering partners with advanced AI technologies and certification to meet customer demands.

Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.

Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.

Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.

Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live attracted thousands this weekend, featuring a NZD $240,000 Fortnite tournament and an innovative gaming experience.

PagerDuty has launched its generative AI suite, PagerDuty Advance, to combat the 41% rise in digital incidents costing Australian firms over AUD $1 million each.

OPSWAT has unveiled a new office and CIP lab in Tokyo to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to local security solutions.