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London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent
ICT sector

London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent

London, Ontario ranks fourth in North America's tech talent markets, boasting 54.5% sector growth and average wages rising to USD $77,347 in 2024.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

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AVK names Andrew Chilcott as Vice President of Service
Data centers

AVK names Andrew Chilcott as Vice President of Service

The hire strengthens AVK's aftercare push for data centres and AI infrastructure as it expands service teams in the UK and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
CyrusOne promotes Paduch to Managing Director, Europe
Digital Transformation

CyrusOne promotes Paduch to Managing Director, Europe

Europe's data centre build-out is intensifying, with power access and regulation now central to CyrusOne's growth plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Green Horizon wins approval for Norway 1 data centre
Agricultural Technology

Green Horizon wins approval for Norway 1 data centre

The 36 MW project near Stavanger can now proceed to final design and construction, with service targeted for the second half of 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Asia Pacific data centre investment hits record USD $11.6bn
Data centers

Asia Pacific data centre investment hits record USD $11.6bn

Power access is steering AI-driven expansion into Malaysia, Australia and India, as Asia Pacific data centre investment reached USD $11.6 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
Data Analytics

The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem

Real-time streaming could curb the soaring electricity use of AI data centres, helping Australia’s sector grow without bigger energy bills.

By Simon Laskaj • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Storeganise launches AI connector for self-storage data
Software-as-a-Service

Storeganise launches AI connector for self-storage data

Storeganise unveils an AI Connector linking self-storage systems to tools like ChatGPT, letting operators query live data in plain English.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
Data Analytics

Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility

As data demand soars, data centres race to cut carbon, water use and waste, redefining digital growth through sustainability by design.

By Ashish Arora • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys DHL Ohio hub for SGD $94.5m
Supply Chain

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys DHL Ohio hub for SGD $94.5m

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy DHL's Canal Winchester Ohio logistics hub for SGD $94.5m in a sale and leaseback to deepen Midwest reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

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How to Recover Value From Data Centre Equipment During a Facility Closure
Data centers

How to Recover Value From Data Centre Equipment During a Facility Closure

Rushed closures can leave servers and networking gear with no buyer unless firms assess assets early and sanitise data first.

By Luke Crihfield • 6 min read • Last month
It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground
Supply Chain

It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground

Passengers will begin using Sydney's long-delayed second airport next month, despite a shortage of hotel beds and a metro line not due until 2027.

By Mike Bishara • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
Land squeeze pushes warehouses to build higher, smarter
Supply Chain

Land squeeze pushes warehouses to build higher, smarter

Tight industrial land near Australia's cities is pushing retailers and manufacturers into taller automated warehouses and network consolidation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
DataCentre infrastructure

Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia

Australia races to expand data centres as AI demand soars, testing how far densification can go while still hitting net-zero ambitions.

By Tony Gaunt • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Austin Group boosts delivery with new Melbourne DC
DevOps

Austin Group boosts delivery with new Melbourne DC

Austin Group's new Melbourne distribution centre brings logistics in-house, doubling capacity and hitting a 99.8% DIFOT delivery rate.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break
Payment Technologies

Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Downgrades for New Zealand property market
Real estate

Downgrades for New Zealand property market

Weakening trade sentiment and softer growth have prompted CBRE to cut New Zealand rental expectations for the second half of 2025 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate
Digital Transformation

Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate

Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025