Ramon.Space, Foxconn to deliver space DC infrastructure

Ramon.Space, a developer of computing systems for satellites and space missions, has expanded its partnership with cloud infrastructure provider Ingrasys, a subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group, to develop data centre infrastructure for use in orbit. The collaboration focuses on scaling computing platforms designed for space, which comes as demand reportedly grows for processing data generated by satellites. Traditional Earth-based infrastructure, the companies state, faces constraints including latency, bandwidth, and power availability, particularly when handling large volumes of space-generated data. Space-based data centres, they say, aim to address these challenges by enabling processing and storage directly in orbit, reducing reliance on data transmission back to Earth and supporting real-time applications. Ramon.Space develops computing, storage, and communications systems designed to operate in space environments. These systems are engineered to manage challenges such as radiation exposure, power efficiency, thermal conditions, and autonomous operation. Ingrasys has previously supported the manufacturing of Ramon.Space’s computing platforms. Under the expanded agreement, the companies will work towards a production-ready product line, using Ingrasys’ manufacturing capabilities to support scale and consistency. Scaling infrastructure for space-based data Avi Shabtai, CEO of Ramon.Space, comments, “Expanding our work with Ingrasys to build data centre capabilities in space marks a major milestone in turning space computing from innovation into infrastructure. “We are laying the foundation for in-orbit data centers that enable real-time processing, reduce reliance on downlink, and support the next generation of software-defined satellites and distributed systems.” Benjamin Ting, CEO of Ingrasys, adds, “Ingrasys is proud to extend our collaboration with Ramon.Space into the in-orbit data centre domain. “By combining world-class manufacturing with Ramon.Space’s innovative computing platform, we are helping unlock a new era of space infrastructure.” The initiative is intended to complement terrestrial data centres and cloud infrastructure, while supporting applications where processing in orbit is more efficient. These include Earth observation, communications, and government-led space programmes. The programme will begin with prototype development and testing, with plans to expand towards operational deployments as space-based data infrastructure develops.

Vertiv to acquire ThermoKey

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced an agreement to acquire ThermoKey, as part of its ongoing focus on data centre cooling technologies. The acquisition is expected to expand Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, particularly across EMEA. It also aims to strengthen the company’s ability to support high-density data centres and AI workloads, where cooling performance and efficiency are increasingly important. ThermoKey develops heat rejection and heat exchange technologies, with established relationships across original equipment manufacturers and system integrators. Its range includes dry coolers and microchannel-based systems designed for data centre and industrial applications. Giordano Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv, notes, “Heat rejection is becoming increasingly critical for data centres and AI factories as the industry seeks new ways to unlock capacity, improve energy efficiency, and scale with confidence. “Through our work with ThermoKey, we have come to value its differentiated heat-exchange technologies, engineering depth, and relationships across OEMs and system integrators. "This acquisition is expected to expand the options available to our customers as they adopt more efficient cooling strategies and build infrastructure designed to stay ahead of rapidly evolving compute demands.” Founded in 1991 and based in Italy, ThermoKey has more than three decades of experience in designing and manufacturing heat exchangers for data centre cooling and other applications. Expanding thermal capabilities for AI data centres The company’s portfolio includes heat exchangers, dry coolers, air cooled condensers, and liquid cooling systems. Its technologies are compatible with low global warming potential (GWP) and natural refrigerants, aligning with wider industry efforts to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. ThermoKey’s engineering and production capabilities are expected to complement Vertiv’s existing thermal portfolio, while also increasing manufacturing flexibility and available capacity. This is intended to help meet rising demand for cooling infrastructure in high-density computing environments. For data centre operators, the acquisition is expected to support more integrated thermal system design, allowing coordination between liquid cooling, air cooling, and heat rejection technologies. This approach can help optimise performance based on site conditions, efficiency targets, and future expansion requirements. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, with completion anticipated in the second quarter of 2026. For more from Vertiv, click here.

RETN now live at Manchester's Lunar 1 data centre

RETN, an independent global network service provider, has launched a new point of presence (PoP) in Manchester, UK. As the city’s interconnection ecosystem continues to grow, RETN says it is enabling secure, reliable, and future-ready connectivity, powering both local and global digital ambitions. Christopher Elliott, UK Commercial Director at RETN, comments, “This new PoP strengthens our presence in the North, delivering greater route diversity and resilience for businesses, ISPs, and enterprises across the region. "It’s another step in our commitment to the Northern Powerhouse, supporting Manchester’s role as one of the UK’s leading connectivity hubs. Lunar’s commitment to operational excellence and customer‑focused service makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our network footprint.” Darren Elliston, Director of Customer Success at Lunar Digital, adds, “RETN’s decision to build a PoP inside our facility is a strong endorsement of the quality, resilience, and strategic importance of Lunar’s data centres. "This partnership gives our customers even more choice and flexibility in how they build and scale their infrastructure. It also reinforces Manchester’s position as one of the UK’s most important digital hubs, supporting the region’s continued growth and innovation.” For more from RETN, click here.

ZutaCore brings two-phase cooling to PCIe GPUs

ZutaCore, a developer of liquid cooling technology, has announced that its OmniTherm cold plate now enables waterless, two-phase cooling for manufacturers building servers with the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs in a single-slot PCIe form factor, supporting full-power operation in standard enterprise and AI cloud server environments. As AI inference expands across enterprise and cloud environments, PCIe GPU servers have become a common platform due to their relative ease of deployment, scalability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure. However, as GPU power consumption rises, air cooling can become a limiting factor, restricting density, driving up fan power, and increasing the risk of thermal throttling during sustained workloads. The company says OmniTherm addresses this by enabling a transition to two-phase liquid cooling without introducing water inside the server. The single-slot design allows operators to increase accelerator density in standard server architectures while capturing heat into a liquid loop, reducing reliance on high fan speeds that can create excessive noise, waste power, and cause difficult operating conditions in the data centre. "Enterprise and cloud operators want the flexibility of PCIe GPUs, but they also need density and sustained performance as power levels rise," comments My D. Truong, CTO of ZutaCore. "OmniTherm delivers waterless, two-phase cooling in a single-slot form factor, helping data centres increase accelerator density while maintaining stable thermals for 24/7 AI workloads." Two-phase cooling for dynamic AI workloads Production AI workloads - particularly inference - are rarely steady, fluctuating constantly and creating thermal swings that can affect performance and reliability. ZutaCore says its two-phase approach is designed to respond to changing workloads, helping data centres maintain predictable performance under dynamic utilisation. As racks move into higher power levels, the operational cost of air cooling also rises, with increased fan energy consumption and growing acoustic and facility pressures. OmniTherm uses a sealed, non-conductive dielectric fluid system that captures heat without requiring facility water in the server, reducing cooling overhead and providing a path to scaling PCIe-based AI deployments. Alongside this announcement, ZutaCore has also introduced HyperCool Cloud, a cloud-native operations platform designed to help data centres manage liquid cooling infrastructure. The platform, the company says, provides "near-real-time" CDU telemetry, fleet-level monitoring, and alarm-to-resolution workflows, helping operators manage service response and uptime as deployments scale across sites and fleets. For more from ZutaCore, click here.

Pure DC appoints new CCO and CFO

Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC), a designer, developer, and operator of hyperscale data centres, has appointed Jeff Harrison as Chief Commercial Officer and Michael Schwartz as Chief Financial Officer, expanding its leadership team to support reported growth across Europe and the Middle East. The appointments follow the recent hiring of Gary Wojtaszek as Executive Chairman and Interim CEO. All three previously worked at CyrusOne, where they were involved in the company’s shift towards hyperscale cloud infrastructure. Pure DC is targeting increased demand for AI infrastructure, with plans to expand capacity in established European markets and develop larger-scale sites to support high-density compute. Expansion plans across Europe and Middle East markets Jeff Harrison joins from Stack Infrastructure, where he led North American sales, while Michael Schwartz previously held a finance leadership role at CyrusOne, overseeing planning and capital management during a period of expansion. Both executives are expected to relocate to London in spring 2026. Gary Wojtaszek says, “Jeff and Mike are joining an experienced leadership team with a strong track record in delivering infrastructure for hyperscale customers. Jeff played a key role in developing hyperscale sales at CyrusOne. Mike brings financial discipline to support platform growth.” Jeff Harrison comments, “Europe is expected to see increased demand linked to AI infrastructure. Pure DC has the leadership and development capability to expand across both urban cloud markets and larger-scale campuses.” Michael Schwartz adds, “The opportunity to scale a hyperscale platform across Europe and the Middle East while maintaining financial discipline is a key focus.” Pure DC currently has more than 1 GW of capacity live or under development and is evaluating additional large-scale campus opportunities across Europe. For more from Pure DC, click here.

ZIEHL-ABEGG updates ZAplus fan design

ZIEHL-ABEGG, a German ventilation manufacturer, has introduced the ZAplus Next Generation axial fan, aimed at improving airflow, efficiency, and acoustic performance in data centres and other cooling applications. The updated design builds on the existing ZAplus platform, incorporating a slimmer housing and revised aerodynamic components to increase air output and pressure within the same footprint. The company says this allows larger fan sizes to be deployed in existing spaces, supporting upgrades without requiring significant changes to system layouts. The housing, available in sizes from 450 mm to 1,000 mm, has been developed using computational fluid dynamics to optimise airflow. It is manufactured using plastic injection moulding to reduce weight and improve corrosion resistance. Design changes focus on airflow and efficiency The system includes FE2owlet and FE3owlet blade designs, alongside guide vanes and a compact diffuser to stabilise airflow and improve pressure performance. Additional nozzles are used to help smooth airflow and reduce turbulence. The company notes that these elements are designed to support efficient operation while maintaining a consistent footprint. The fan also enables variable speed control, allowing airflow to be adjusted to demand, which can help reduce energy use over time. The ZAplus Next Generation is available with both AC and ECblue motor options, providing flexibility for both retrofit and new-build data centre environments. ZIEHL-ABEGG says its composite construction is intended to support durability and reduce maintenance requirements in long-term operation.

Huawei Cloud: The first choice of multicloud provider for LATAM

On 17 March 2026, Huawei Cloud hosted COMPASS, its annual flagship event for Latin America in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China. The event convened more than 150 attendees including public sector decision-makers, business leaders, tech partners, and industry experts from Latin America. They explored cutting-edge Chinese technologies, witnessed AI's power in daily life, and discussed how cloud technologies can enable a better future. Named "COMPASS" to represent exploration and guidance, the summit brought together Huawei Cloud and its Latin American customers and partners to advance digital and intelligent transformation efforts. Latin America: A vital pillar of Huawei Cloud's global strategy Peter Zhou, CEO of Huawei Cloud, highlighted Latin America as a vital pillar of Huawei Cloud's global strategy during his keynote speech. He stated that Huawei Cloud leads the region with the most extensive cloud regions, broadest coverage, and fastest growth. Huawei Cloud has become the go-to provider for businesses adopting hybrid and multi-cloud solutions while supporting governments and organisations in major industries in their shift toward intelligent operations. In 2026, Huawei Cloud aims to drive customer transformation in Latin America by focusing on three strategic areas: 1. Continuous innovation: In line with the deeper AI adoption into production systems, Huawei Cloud plans to expand its AI compute service in Brazil and Mexico while ramping up investments in a full-stack solution that involves cloud computing, diverse AI models, and application platforms, combining public cloud flexibility and hybrid cloud security to meet a wider range of customer needs. 2. Deepened industry focus: Huawei Cloud will integrate AI best practices from both China and globally with regional insights in Latin America to assist customers in solving real-world business challenges. 3. A robust cloud foundation: Security and stability are the lifeline of Huawei Cloud. Huawei Cloud boasts 955 days of secure, uninterrupted operation. Moving forward, Huawei Cloud will converge its cloud foundation and data security centres into end-to-end security solutions, which ensure sound and efficient cloud migration. Strong local presence: The trusted partner for LATAM Daniel Zhou, President of Huawei Latin America, emphasised the company's strong, long-term dedication to the region during his keynote speech. By 2025, Huawei has had over 20 offices and employed more than 4,400 people across Latin America, with over 70% local hires. The company indirectly creates over 100,000 jobs and ranks as a top employer in several countries. Through its carrier business, Huawei reaches more than half of Latin America's population. It collaborates with thousands of partners and customers in areas like enterprise solutions, digital power, and consumer products. As a leading provider of digital infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is a dedicated, trusted partner in driving Latin America's digital innovation and sustainable growth. Huawei Cloud has become the go-to cloud for Latin American businesses by focusing on five key strengths, as highlighted by Daniel Zhou: • Systemic AI capabilities: Huawei Cloud provides advanced AI infrastructure, a Model as a Service (MaaS) platform, and an agent platform to help industries across Latin America solve their unique challenges with AI. • State-of-the-art hybrid cloud: As the sole provider supporting complete AI deployment - from infrastructure to model services - on local data centres, Huawei Cloud ensures local access to powerful AI tools while keeping critical data secure within customer premises. • Trust by industry leaders: With deep expertise in Latin America and a strong grasp of industry needs, Huawei Cloud is the go-to multi-cloud solution provider for major players in government, finance, carrier, and retail sectors. • Reliable and compliant: Keeping a track record of zero major incidents for more than 900 days, Huawei Cloud fully complies with Latin America's security, privacy, and financial regulations. • Always-on support: 24/7 Spanish and Portuguese support with the fastest response times in the industry guarantees uninterrupted service for local customers. Enhanced performance, increased trust, and "1+3" solution Mark Chen, President of Huawei Cloud Latin America, shared key updates on the company's growth and plans: Huawei Cloud leads in public cloud revenue growth in Latin America, outpacing competitors and solidifying its position as the third-largest player in the IaaS market. Partner revenues grew over 50%. Major customers like SMU (Chilean retail leader), Claro (leading telecom provider), and Dataprev (Brazilian public sector IT company) trust Huawei Cloud for digital transformation in finance, retail, carrier, and government sectors. In addition, customer satisfaction rises to a new height: 92 points according to a third-party survey, with 83.4% of users recommending Huawei Cloud, reflecting the success of the company's customer-centric approach. Such achievements are backed by stronger localised service teams. Huawei Cloud has improved its team structure, increasing local hires by 10% and boosting bilingual Chinese staff proficient in Spanish and Portuguese by 15%. On behalf of Huawei Cloud Latin America, Mark Chen expressed the company's gratitude to customers for their ongoing support, emphasising collaboration with the saying: "Alone we go fast, together we go far." Over the past year, many new partners have contributed to this shared path towards sustainability and success. Huawei Cloud's "1+3" solution - featuring one cloud foundation and three key capabilities (AI, application modernisation, and big data) - empowers industry leaders in Latin America to achieve significant breakthroughs. Embracing AI transformation: Empowering quick actions on the right track Tim Tao (pictured above), President of Huawei Cloud Solution Sales, highlighted that AI now impacts nearly 90% of enterprise daily operations, evolving from a tool to a productivity partner. He stressed that enterprise intelligence must focus on core business requirements and deploying AI in high-value areas first. Huawei Cloud has helped customers in more than 500 scenarios across more than 30 industries achieve intelligent upgrades. With innovative products, technologies, and global experience, Huawei Cloud is poised to pave the way for enterprises towards greater business success. Tim showcased major use cases and proven practices across government, finance, and retail sectors. Governments focus on digitising services, enhancing information systems, and enabling smart governance. Financial institutions adopt distributed cores, data-driven operations, and intelligent innovations. Retailers leverage cloud to streamline promotions, omnichannel operations, and AI-powered customer service. Tim also presented innovative offerings - Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), AI DataLake, TaurusDB, ModelArts, AgentArts, and CodeArts - spanning cloud infrastructure, data, AI, and application enablement. Additionally, Huawei Cloud shared its success in supporting global customers, including those in Latin America, by building a reliable and secure cloud foundation, multimodal AI data platform, and one-stop AI development platform. These efforts empower businesses to thrive in the AI era. Success stories with Huawei Cloud from top customers • Latin America's top bank created an automated cloud foundation with Huawei Cloud and smoothly migrated 100% of its systems to the cloud, especially its core transaction system. • Dataprev, Brazil's premier public sector IT company, developed a national cloud platform using Huawei Cloud. The hybrid cloud architecture meets data sovereignty requirements, supports cross-cloud disaster recovery, and enables centralised O&M. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies, Dataprev enables administrative organisations to deliver better public services to Brazilian citizens. • iFLYTEK, a top Chinese intelligent voice and AI company, collaborates with Huawei Cloud to combine its AI expertise with Huawei's compute resources. Together, they create industry-specific AI models and expand their global reach. • Stefanini, a leading technology consulting firm in Brazil, represents Huawei Cloud as a trusted advisor and solution provider. Via its extensive delivery network, Stefanini facilitates businesses across Latin America to adopt Huawei Cloud to accelerate digital transformation. COMPASS is not only an annual event of Huawei Cloud, but also a key indicator of Latin America's digital progress. Ready to shape a collaborative future, Huawei Cloud invites customers and partners to join forces today. For more from Huawei, click here.

Duos Edge AI expands Amarillo data centre footprint

Duos Technologies Group, through its subsidiary, Duos Edge AI, a provider of edge data centre (EDC) systems, has deployed a second EDC in the Amarillo, Texas market. The carrier-neutral facility is located on land in Potter County, adjacent to a major colocation site in the Texas Panhandle. It is designed to support regional demand for low-latency computing, including AI applications, enterprise workloads, and public sector services. The deployment builds on the company’s initial Amarillo site and forms part of a wider expansion across Texas, with additional locations in Lubbock, Waco, Victoria, Abilene, and Corpus Christi. The facility is designed to provide local processing capacity, reducing reliance on data centres in larger metropolitan areas and supporting improved network performance. Regional expansion and edge infrastructure strategy Duos Edge AI says the site will deliver high-density computing, increased bandwidth availability, and secure data processing capabilities for organisations operating in the region. The expansion reflects a broader strategy to develop edge infrastructure in underserved and high-growth markets. Dave Irek, Chief Operations Officer at Duos Edge AI, says, “This expansion enhances capacity and capability in the region. We are creating a robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem designed to support innovation, attract investment, and drive long-term economic growth.” Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner adds, “This collaboration with Duos Edge AI represents a significant investment in our community's future. [It] will attract new businesses, improve connectivity for our residents and schools, and position Potter County as a leader in digital infrastructure.” The new facility is expected to become operational in the coming months. For more from Duos Edge AI, click here.

Corning expands AI data centre connectivity

Corning, a US manufacturer of optical fibre for telecommunications and data centres, has expanded its data centre connectivity portfolio through a licensing agreement with US Conec. The agreement enables Corning to use PRIZM TMT optical ferrule technology, designed to increase fibre density within data centre environments, particularly for AI infrastructure. The technology supports higher fibre counts in limited space, addressing growing demand for connectivity as AI workloads scale and data centre architectures evolve. Mike O’Day, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Corning Optical Communications, comments, “AI infrastructure is pushing optical connectivity into new and more demanding environments. “By licensing PRIZM TMT, Corning is strengthening its ability to deliver scalable, fibre-rich solutions that help customers build larger, faster, and more efficient AI clusters, while aligning closely with the broader industry ecosystem.” Supporting higher-density AI infrastructure As AI deployments expand, data centres are increasing the number of connected accelerators and shifting towards optical connections in place of traditional copper links. This change is driving higher fibre density within server and switch racks, increasing the need for compact, high-performance connectors. The PRIZM TMT ferrule uses expanded beam technology with precision-aligned microlenses, rather than direct fibre contact. This approach is intended to improve installation reliability, reduce sensitivity to contamination, and support faster deployment. According to the companies, these characteristics are suited to large-scale AI environments, where high connection density and consistent performance are required. For more from Corning, click here.

Antin acquires NorthC

Antin Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm specialising in infrastructure investments, has completed its acquisition of NorthC Datacenters, a data centre operator in Northwest Europe, from DWS and other minority shareholders. Headquartered in Amsterdam, NorthC operates 25 data centres across The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, with more than 140 MW of secured gross grid capacity across existing and upcoming greenfield sites. The company plans to expand into new regions and begin construction of facilities in Frankfurt, Basel, and Geneva this year. Continuing regional expansion Alexandra Schless (pictured above), CEO of NorthC Datacenters, comments, “The finalisation of this acquisition marks a key milestone in the NorthC journey. "Now, with Antin Infrastructure Partners officially on board, we have gained a new strategic partner whose deep expertise in digital infrastructure perfectly aligns with our regional leadership and expansion goals. "We are ready to accelerate our growth across the Benelux and DACH regions, leveraging our 140 MW of secured capacity to meet the surging demand for AI inference workloads and enterprise digital transformation. "Our focus remains on delivering high-quality, regional colocation solutions with the scale and backing of a global infrastructure leader.” Stéphane Ifker and Maximilian Lindner, Managing Partner and Partner (respectively) at Antin Infrastructure Partners, add, “We are delighted to be working with NorthC as we jointly embark on the company’s next growth phase. "This closing signifies the start of an ambitious new chapter. We are fully committed to supporting Alexandra and her management team as they expand their footprint, modernise their facilities, and continue to serve as the backbone for Europe's most critical digital infrastructure sectors.” For more from NorthC, click here.