Digital lifefromwww.theguardian.com5 days agoWhy have I been hoarding 39,674 emails? | Emma BeddingtonDeleting emails can significantly reduce water consumption by alleviating pressure on water-scarce datacentres.
fromComputerWeekly.com1 month agoArelion upgrades Scandinavian network to support AI 'superhighway' | Computer WeeklyArelion upgrades its Scandinavian network to enhance connectivity for AI and cloud applications, ensuring robust access for enterprise customers.
fromComputerWeekly.com2 months agoIn conflict: Putting Russia's datacentre market under the microscope | Computer WeeklyThe Russian datacentre sector is facing a severe shortage of capacity due to the exodus of foreign tech companies and increased demand.Building new datacentres in Russia has become significantly more expensive since 2022.
fromComputerWeekly.com2 months agoNational Grid starts building large-scale substation to support growth of West London datacentres | Computer WeeklyNational Grid is constructing its largest electrical substation in Buckinghamshire to meet rising demand from datacentres in West London.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoDraining cities dry: the giant tech companies queueing up to build datacentres in drought-hit Latin AmericaBrazil's Caucaia will host a large datacentre for TikTok, highlighting economic growth amidst environmental concerns.Despite its potential for job creation and tech advancement, Caucaia faces significant environmental challenges.
European startupsfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoRevealed: Big tech's new datacentres will take water from the world's driest areasThe expansion of tech giant datacentres in drought-stricken areas raises serious ethical concerns over water scarcity.