Nscale announces $2.5 billion data centre investment

04 February 2025

Following the big reveal of the UK’s AI action plan on 13 Janaury, Nscale announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in the UK’s data centre industry over the next three years, to include the development of advanced AI data centres in both fixed and modular formats, that are powered by clean energy and equipped with cutting-edge generative AI technology. 

Nscale has confirmed its first UK data centre with the purchase of a site in Loughton. The site is equipped to support 50MW of AI and HPC capacity, with the ability to scale the power allocation up to 90MW, all utilising advanced liquid cooling to support generative AI GPU deployments. The site is scheduled to be live in the fourth quarter 2026. This UK facility can house up to 45,000 of the latest Nvidia GB200 GPUs.


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DC01UK wins approval for Europe’s biggest data centre

04 February 2025

DC01UK’s planning application for a new state-of-the-art data centre has been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee. 

DC01UK will be Europe’s largest cloud and AI data centre, with up to two million square feet of space, and the location of the data centre brings together the key pillars needed to fulfil the existing cloud shortfall and cater for the large increase in demand expected in future years. This includes a power reservation of 400MVA from National Grid, owing to its proximity to the Elstree (Letchmore Heath) substation and proximity to national and international fibre optic routes as well as nearby Availability Zones in the region. 


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Six key airflow management tips for IT cabinet deployment

04 February 2025

Bas Jacobs, Data Center Marketing Manager, Legrand

Bas Jacobs, Data Center Marketing Manager, Legrand

As the global spotlight on sustainability grows, data centres are increasingly scrutinised for their energy consumption and environmental impact. For data centre operators, adopting infrastructure best practices is no longer optional — it's essential. Rising energy costs and evolving regulations emphasize the need for innovative strategies to minimize energy usage and reduce carbon footprints.

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Data sovereignty crucial for data management

28 January 2025

51% of UK organisations now see data sovereignty as a crucial aspect of their data management approach, according to new research from OVHcloud.

The study of 500 IT decision makers in large organisations showed that organizational understanding of data sovereignty is rapidly maturing, with more businesses admitting that data sovereignty is important because of its implications for customer trust, rather than simply being a compliance challenge.

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