UK government invests £36 million to expand Cambridge’s DAWN supercomputer

27 January 2026

The UK government has announced a significant £36 million investment aimed at expanding the DAWN supercomputer at the University of Cambridge, a move set to increase its artificial intelligence (AI) computing power sixfold by spring 2026. This expansion is a key part of efforts to strengthen the UK's national AI infrastructure and support cutting-edge research across the country.

As part of the upgrade, for the first time, AMD Instinct™ MI355X accelerators will be integrated into the DAWN system, providing UK researchers and start-ups with access to some of the world's most advanced AI computational resources. The integration is being managed by Dell Technologies and is supported through the government-backed AI Research Resource (AIRR). This initiative aims to democratize access to high-performance computing, enabling smaller entities and academic institutions to compete at the forefront of AI development.

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Global Switch signs eight-year renewable power deal with RWE for London data centre

23 January 2026

Global Switch has announced an eight-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE to supply wind-generated electricity for its London Docklands data centre. The deal involves sourcing around 70 GWh of renewable energy annually from RWE’s Brechfa Forest West onshore wind farm in south-west Wales, with supplies commencing in January 2026 and continuing through 2033.

The Brechfa Forest West wind farm, which became operational in 2018, comprises 28 turbines with a total capacity of 57.4 MW. RWE, described as the UK’s largest power generator and a global renewables operator, will provide the renewable energy that will power the London site, reinforcing Global Switch’s commitment to sustainability.

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Commsworld secures £8 million contract to upgrade West Lothian Council’s digital infrastructure

23 January 2026

Commsworld, a prominent UK provider of networking and connectivity solutions, has announced the signing of a 15-year contract valued at over £8 million to design, deliver, and maintain a new Wide Area Network (WAN) for West Lothian Council.

This long-term partnership will replace the council’s existing network infrastructure with a state-of-the-art system offering ten times more bandwidth and delivering faster, more reliable, and resilient connectivity.

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Regional partnership proposes Hartlepool and Darlington as UK’s next AI Growth Zones

14 January 2026

A collaborative proposal has been submitted to the UK Government to designate two sites in Hartlepool and Darlington as part of a new AI Growth Zone, aiming to position the Tees Valley area at the forefront of digital and technological development.

Backed by local MP Jonathan Brash and involving regional developer Hellens Group, a national data centre operator, and an investment firm, the bid centers on establishing cutting-edge data centre infrastructure with significant power capacity and sustainable features.

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