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Vertiv introduces factory-validated high-density AI infrastructure platform
Vertiv has launched SmartIT, a pre-engineered rack, power, liquid-cooling and monitoring platform intended for AI deployments in new or existing facilities. No named European installation is disclosed.
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Vertiv completes $1.45bn microgrid technology acquisition
Vertiv has completed its acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group for approximately $1.45bn upfront, adding microgrid controls, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities to its data-centre portfolio.
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Vertiv combines coolant chemistry and thermal services
Vertiv has expanded its collaboration with Dow and added Solenis to provide coordinated fluid management, monitoring and lifecycle services for liquid-cooled AI infrastructure.
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Slough seeks larger community returns from data centres
Slough Borough Council is reportedly seeking voluntary community contributions from data-centre operators, including proposed annual commitments for local improvements. The funding arrangement has not been established.
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Investigation questions consultation behind UK AI Growth Zones
Spotlight on Corruption says businesses accounted for 84% of ministerial data-centre stakeholder meetings in the period it examined, raising questions about community and environmental participation in AI Growth Zone policy.
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Lords amend data-centre incident reporting in cyber bill
The House of Lords agreed amendments narrowing proposed data-centre incident reporting to actual effects while adding customer update duties. The legislation remains subject to further parliamentary stages.
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Infineon introduces 800V AI rack evaluation board
Infineon has introduced a high-voltage power distribution board reference design supporting ±400V and 800V architectures, integrating protection, conversion and telemetry for AI rack power-system development.
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Infineon commits €1.1bn to Austrian GaN manufacturing
Infineon plans to invest approximately €1.1bn in 300mm gallium nitride manufacturing at Villach by 2034, with production expected from late 2027 and AI power electronics among the target markets.
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Hitachi tests phase-change cooling at Dutch data centre
Hitachi Vantara and Duraflow report operating measurements from a 240kW phase-change cooling installation in Zaltbommel, comparing 5–8kW of electrical demand with a modelled conventional refrigeration baseline.
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Ireland activates grid fault ride-through requirements for demand
Ireland’s new transmission Grid Code modification took effect on 27 October, introducing fault ride-through and post-fault recovery obligations for relevant demand facilities, including transmission-connected data centres.