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DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks

Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Network Infrastructure

How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible

Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

By Lauren Macdonald • 6 min read • This month
Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform
Storage

Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform

Customers with data-heavy workloads can now buy compute, connectivity and storage from one provider, avoiding egress fees and internet bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Zayo Europe opens Genoa PoP to boost Mediterranean links
Network Infrastructure

Zayo Europe opens Genoa PoP to boost Mediterranean links

Genoa's rising role as a cable landing hub is giving carriers and cloud providers another route into major European connectivity centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards

The move could speed automated connectivity for enterprise customers as operators seek common NaaS standards across cloud and AI networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
Data Protection

Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents

The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Gamma targets Philippines BPO market with local licence
Unified Communications

Gamma targets Philippines BPO market with local licence

Partners can now tap Philippines BPO demand through Gamma’s local licence, after the company set up in-country infrastructure to meet regulatory rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Kopin & Fabric.AI back MicroLED optical links for AI
Semiconductors

Kopin & Fabric.AI back MicroLED optical links for AI

The USD $15 million order signals early commercial traction as the partners target lower-power, faster links between chips in AI data centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

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AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI
Virtualisation

AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI

Japanese firms seeking local AI capacity will gain new GPU-backed cloud resources as the service keeps data inside AT TOKYO's data centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links
Network Infrastructure

Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links

Singapore's strict licensing and Singtel's dominance make Gamma's partner-led APAC plan a test of whether wholesale routes can open the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground

Its US exchanges now rank first or second in their markets, as North American capacity jumped 40% and revenue edged up 3.3%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
Data centers

NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia
Robotics

Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia

Construction safety monitoring is set to improve as Gammon's AI platform detected 60% more risk factors than traditional inspections at pilot sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre

Malaysia's push to attract AI investment is set to gain more capacity, with the new site due to add more than 2,200 cabinets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson
Disaster Recovery

DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson

The overhaul improves redundancy for customers linking New York and New Jersey as demand rises for higher-capacity, lower-latency traffic routes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NYIIX marks 30 years with Astron 400G platform launch
Gaming

NYIIX marks 30 years with Astron 400G platform launch

The upgrade aims to ease growing bandwidth pressures from cloud, streaming and AI traffic as the exchange enters its fourth decade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026