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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 17h

Modular datacentres could soon dominate new builds — driven by AI, edge computing, and the need for sustainable, rapid deployment. Flexibility and speed could redefine how and where digital infrastructure evolves.

-> If the market rewards agility and efficiency strongly enough.

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 4

Considering AI & lessons from the dotcom era:

Compute demand is real—unlike many dot-coms, today’s models do work and have clear use cases.

Data center growth is critical, but bottlenecks in energy, cooling, and chips could throttle momentum.

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 18h

Your data could be sitting under another country’s laws

That can change who can see it, how it’s protected, or how you can delete it

It can affect how quickly services recover from outages or breaches

Knowing where your data lives should be more transparent

www.techradar.com/pro/most-uk-...

Most UK businesses don't actually know where their data is stored

Nearly two-thirds don’t know if their data is stored within the EU

www.techradar.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 7d

AI bias isn’t just a tech issue, it impacts people daily.

Key takeaways:
• Bias is inevitable, but must be managed
• It creeps in via data, design & use
• Users need transparency & recourse

www.frontiersin.org/journals/dig...

Frontiers | Biases in AI: acknowledging and addressing the inevitable ethical issues

Biases in artificial intelligence (AI) systems pose a range of ethical issues. The myriads of biases in AI systems are briefly reviewed and divided in three ...

www.frontiersin.org

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 15d

Simplified Overview: ☁️Cloud vs 🏢Colo

Cloud = fast to spin up, elastic scaling, no hardware to manage.
Colo = predictable costs, full control, dedicated performance, compliance assurance.

The smart play? Blend both based on needs and realistic assessment of workloads.

👉 stackdistrict.net

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 16d

Not all change is virtual...

Over the years the DC space has improved physically from the common 'basement dwelling forgotten kit' to modern feeling deliberate setup.

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 19d

Ark Data Centres could change hands.

Ark isn’t just another colo operator; it underpins UK government IT (through Crown Hosting and controls).

In short: this touches on energy, competition, & how critical digital infrastructure is owned.

www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ark-...

Ark owner Elliott Investment looks to sell UK data center firm - report

Company reportedly valued at more than £3 billion

www.datacenterdynamics.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 19d

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 19d

Future DataCenters: Built near power hubs, with rising rack densities driving liquid cooling. Heat reuse explored but uneven. Modular builds cut delivery times. Sustainability & community factors now shape approvals as much as scale.

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 22d

🔋 Ofgem has shortlisted 77 “super battery” projects to back with a new cap-and-floor scheme. From pumped hydro to liquid air, these long-duration storage sites could cut fossil reliance, reduce wasted renewables & make the UK grid cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient.

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 26d

The UK Government has designated datacentres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), putting them on par with sectors like energy and transport

There’s pressure for stronger regulation: sustainability, water use and environmental impact are under scrutiny

->Expect costs and compliance to rise

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 26d

Datacentres aren’t just chasing power + fiber. Laws and tax breaks are now influencing where they land.
But backlash is rising, incentives may fade, costs may climb. Smart operators and buyers should watch regulation as closely as megawatts.

apnews.com/article/big-...

States are rolling out red carpets for data centers. But some lawmakers are pushing back

The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an eco...

apnews.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 27d

In DC's, a common metric is used called 'PUE' (Power Usage Effectiveness).

It shows how much of a DC's power goes to servers vs being wasted on cooling.

A PUE of 1.0 = perfect efficiency.
Closer to 1 means greener, cheaper.

1.5 = decent, competitive
1.3 = good, efficient
1.1 – 1.2 = world-class

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · 27d

Datacentres are getting hotter as AI grows.
Immersion cooling (dunking servers in liquid) keeps them cool, saves power, and makes sites more efficient.
It’s set for major growth in the years ahead.

www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s fair to be skeptical and expect little more than a glossy PDF. But if even half of this delivers, it’s (hopefully) a step in the right direction. We’ll be watching with cautious optimism.

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Aug 7

Historically, tariffs rarely fixed core competitiveness alone. Without domestic investment, they:

• Raise prices
• Disrupt supply chains
• Offer short-term relief

They can push re-shoring, but long term gains only come with serious follow-up, not just trade barriers. Which is what this feels like

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Aug 7

Explosive growth ahead for digital infrastructure:

-Datacenter colocation market expected to double, driven by AI demand
-Set to grow from $104B in 2025 to $204B by 2030 (CAGR ~14.4%)
-Driven by AI, hybrid cloud, and data-sovereignty needs

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Aug 7

CyrusOne unveils £1.2 bn green data hub in Buckinghamshire

Prioritises biodiversity, renewables & local jobs

A sustainable blueprint for UK digital infrastructure

Sets precedent for balancing AI demand with UK’s climate and energy resilience goals

sustainabilitymag.com/articles/cyr...

CyrusOne Launches UK's US$1.6bn Sustainable Data Centre

CyrusOne’s new £1.2bn (US$1.6bn) data hub in Buckinghamshire aims to boost biodiversity, deliver green energy and create jobs in line with UK digital goals

sustainabilitymag.com

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StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Aug 7

UK’s £2B AI drive could stall without matching datacenter & power upgrades

London/South East grid limits may delay new builds until 2035+

Urgent need: fast‑track planning, clean‑energy builds & a national sustainability framework

www.techradar.com/pro/data-cen...

Data center infrastructure is the “unsung foundation” of the Government’s ambitious AI agenda

Why data centers are crucial to the Government's AI ambitions

www.techradar.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 31

-Immersion cooling is gaining traction as rack densities and sustainability pressures rise.
-It offers major energy and water savings.
-Air cooling still dominates due to inertia and retrofit challenges.
-Regulatory risks may affect two-phase fluid adoption.

www.itpro.com/infrastructu...

Where next for data center cooling?

As data centers use more water to meet surging cooling needs, are viable alternatives waiting in the wings?

www.itpro.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 28

When scale outpaces strategy:

-Surplus capacity plagues overbuilt data centers in China
-Low utilization (20–30%) reveals planning mismatches
-Latency + hardware fragmentation hinder consolidation
-Smart colocation must prioritize efficiency & standardization

www.tomshardware.com/desktops/ser...

China is developing nation-spanning network to sell surplus data center compute power — latency, disparate hardware are key hurdles

Wedding Nvidia CUDA and Huawei CANN in a single cloud service?

www.tomshardware.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 28

This deal hints at a future shaped by power providers:

-Utilities are moving from suppliers to strategic partners
-Secures long-term clean energy at scale
-Reduces grid latency via direct access
-Energy firms could become AI gatekeepers

www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Spain's Iberdrola creates data centre joint venture with Ireland's Echelon

Europe's largest utility Iberdrola and Ireland-based data centre operator Echelon are creating a joint venture to develop and operate data centres in Spain, the Spanish firm said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 21

UK ramps up DCs with a 100-acre Cambridgeshire site

Grid limits in Slough & West London slow growth

AI demand outpacing UK’s 3.6GW capacity

DCs now classed as critical infrastructure

www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
(Note; this article is paywalled)

UK plays catch-up in data centre race

America is rolling out giant facilities to feed the AI boom. Can Britain compete?

www.thetimes.com

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 18

The back-end is built around the end user; every fan, patch, and ping tuned to performance.
The end user rarely thinks about what makes it all work.
That’s the paradox of seamless tech: the better it is, the more invisible it becomes.

What else do we only notice when it breaks?

StackDistrict @stackdistrict.bsky.social · Jul 18

• Retail colocation is changing IT strategy
• Compute is shifting closer to customers
• AI, data & apps will live at the edge
• Stores become digital infrastructure nodes
🔗 www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...