Sunbird and Mayflex partner to provide data centre infrastructure and intelligent power management solutions to the European data centre market

14 March 2025

Mayflex has announced a pan European distribution agreement with Sunbird. The partnership which was previewed at DCW London 2025 ahead of its formal launch 02 April, will see the companies’ focus on developing new customer opportunities for Sunbird’s award-winning Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software.

"We are delighted to announce this new partnership as part of our wider strategy to offer customers the very best solutions to manage mission-critical Digital Infrastructure environments. Sunbird are a recognised global leader in the DCIM market, with an extensive offer and success in a wide range of large scale international enterprise and corporate users," said Andrew Percival Managing Director of Mayflex.

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EnerSys unveils innovative technology to enhance backup power management

14 March 2025

EnerSys has announced the integration of cutting-edge embedded technology into its DataSafe® Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) batteries. This enhancement significantly improves backup power management for data centres by enabling real-time battery monitoring, thus optimizing performance and reliability in critical power environments.

As demand for power in data centres continues to surge — fuelled by advancements in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies — the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that power consumption could double by 2026, reaching 1,000 terawatt-hours (TWh), which is comparable to Japan's total annual electricity usage today. This escalating demand places increased pressure on data centres to enhance their backup power systems to guarantee uninterrupted operations.

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Kao Data unveils plans for new 17.6MW AI-optimized data centre in Harlow

14 March 2025

Kao Data has officially announced the construction of KLON-03, a new 17.6MW high-performance data centre at its Harlow campus. This facility will be powered entirely by renewable energy and will feature hybrid-cooling technology.

KLON-03 is purpose-built to support both liquid-cooled infrastructure for AI applications and traditional air-cooled servers within the same Technology Suite. This development comes in response to the increasing demand for high-density data centre capacity, reinforcing Kao Data’s established reputation in the AI infrastructure space.

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Enterprise investment in emerging technologies surges, but adoption lags

13 March 2025

The latest findings from the EY Reimagining Industry Futures study reveal a robust momentum for enterprise investment in emerging technologies, with nearly half (47%) of businesses now investing in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a noticeable increase from 43% last year.

The report highlights significant investments in other emerging technologies as well, including the internet of things (IoT) at 43% and 5G technology at 33%, reflecting substantial growth from 39% and 27% respectively in 2024.

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