The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres is putting growing pressure on the infrastructure needed to support it. Technology leaders warn that shortages of electricity and skilled workers could slow the pace of global data centre expansion. The demand is extending beyond chips and
The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is set to double, reaching $344.36 billion by 2032, up from $166.35 billion in 2025. The rapid growth is due to increased demand for advanced chips driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The market is forecast to expand
Schneider Electric and AMD have introduced a new AI-ready rack design named Helios AI, aimed at helping hyperscale data centres deploy high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure more quickly and efficiently. The move comes as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge, with cloud providers and hyperscale
As investments in AI-ready data centres continue to accelerate worldwide, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new Data Centre Physical Security Principles Guide. The document offers a practical framework to help operators strengthen the physical protection of critical digital infrastructure. The guide arrives at a
NVIDIA and South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix have entered into a multi-year technology partnership to develop next-generation memory solutions for AI factories. The pact also includes expansion plans for the supply chain and support for global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Also Read: American Airlines to Bring Starlink
India has emerged as the second-largest data centre market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by operational capacity. According to a new report by global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, the market has reached 1.6 gigawatts (GW). The report noted that India accounted for nearly
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has pitched Bundelkhand as the starting point for the state’s next phase of digital infrastructure expansion, with plans to attract nearly ₹2 lakh crore in investments for data centres, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and allied technologies. “The state government
NVIDIA is ready to invest $2.1 billion in Australia-based cloud and data centre operator iRex Group. The move is a part of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure partnership to expand global AI computing capacity. The agreement comes as demand for AI-ready data centres continues to
Gujarat is positioning semiconductors and data centres as key drivers of its next industrial growth cycle, as the state government pushes to attract large-scale investments in high-tech manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Officials say the strategy builds on existing strengths in infrastructure, policy support and industrial
Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern life at breakneck speed — but its progress comes with a hefty energy bill. Every AI-generated response, virtual assistant command, or image creation consumes substantial electricity, much of it drawn by sprawling data centres. Whether you’re watching a movie, scrolling