Barton-Garcia: Data centers are coming. Here’s how communities can negotiate for local benefit.
By Jordana Barton-Garcia Across the country developers are seeking new areas to build AI data centers. The scale is unprecedented, with the Top Four AI companies — Microsoft, Google, Amazon,
Amazon increases investment in Spain to €33.7 billion to expand data center infrastructure …
… digital and economic future,” said … skills, empowering individuals to advance their careers and drive the nation's digital transformation. Source link
DR Congo €8B Digital Plan: What It Includes (Telecom, Infrastructure, Data Centers) and Who Benefits
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is investing €8 billion ($8.8 billion) in a digital transformation plan (2026–2030) to improve internet access, modernize infrastructure, and create jobs. Here’s what you
Only 1 in 5 Professionals in Singapore and Malaysia Demonstrate AI-Ready Skills, New Epitome Data Reveals
Aggregated multi-year assessments in Singapore and Malaysia highlight skills gaps as AI adoption accelerates SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 February 2026 – As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across
UK councils prioritise connectivity but lack impact data
16 February 2026 by Jonathan Andrews Digital connectivity has become a frontline political issue for UK councils but most still cannot prove what it is worth. FarrPoint’s latest UK Local
Microsoft backs Saudi Vision 2030 with new Azure data centre region
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital and AI goals, the Microsoft Azure region will be located in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and will include three availability zones, each
Assessing the digital village development in China and its driving factors: An analysis using online media data
In recent years, digital and information technology has been increasingly diffusing into rural fields, providing new impetus for agricultural and rural development. All levels of government and institutions are putting
How Marketplaces Turn Data into Revenue
Retail media platforms continue to revolutionize advertising, with yearly growth exceeding 20% through 2027. BCG projects that this thriving market will reach $100 billion by 2026 and account for over
AI Gold Rush or Data Crash? US Businesses Gamble with AI Despite Faulty Foundations
US businesses are accelerating their AI adoption despite recognizing their underlying data foundations may not be fit for purpose, with over half (54%) of businesses overlooking compliance obligations in order
DE-CIX to offer thousands of free networking, data center courses to close digital skill gap
DE-CIX’s Interconnection Academy is set to expand free access to specialized training in networking and data centers in a bid to plug the industry skill gap. The Interconnection Academy teamed