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Analysing the role of data centres in the Middle East’s Digital T...

Nick Roudev, Counsel – TMT, Dubai, Linklaters, explores the latest developments in the region’s data centre landscape and some expected future trends. The Middle East is emerging as a major data centre hub of global sig...

Data centre connectivity in the shadow of Shannon

As we inch asymptotically closer to the Shannon limit – or upper bounds – on spectral efficiency (bits/Hz), operators are looking for new ways to increase capacities on their existing fibre pairs. Christian Uremovic, Sen...

How AI is creating a new era of cloud vendor lock-in

Traditionally, transferring data between cloud providers is fraught with red tape, interoperability issues and high egress fees, locking organisations into lengthy deals. AI is now exacerbating the issue. Paul Mackay,...

How should data centre operators and enterprises adapt their strategies as...

The number of large data centres operated by hyperscale companies recently passed the 1,000 milestone – and new data from Synergy Research Group shows that they now account for 41% of the worldwide c...

How to optimise data centre piping systems for sustainable and future-ready...

Grooved mechanical pipe joining, combined with virtual design, prefabrication and BIM, holds exciting potential to overcome the challenges of data centre construction and sustainability in the Middle East, says Zeyd...

Building the future: Caterpillar’s role in powering data centre growth

As the Middle East embraces a digital-first future, the region is witnessing a surge in demand for data centres. Alban Hohmann-Schauly, Data Center Segment Manager – Africa & Middle East at Caterpillar,...

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