Opinion

Synthetic data: A universal solution for data privacy or a new governance challenge?

Can synthetic data truly curb data extractivism and its carbon cost, or will it merely reshape today’s privacy and oversight dilemmas in a new guise?

Nickel-zinc power packs promise denser, greener data centres

Tim Hysell, co-founder of ZincFive, argues that re-engineering backup power with nickel-zinc technology could unlock denser, greener facilities.

Why 2025 is the year of data repatriation

Rob Coupland, CEO of Pulsant, looks at how organisations are reconsidering their approach to digital infrastructure in navigating a new era of cloud.

Security metrics – what should you actually be tracking?

Sysdig's Crystal Morin explores the critical security metrics you should be measuring to truly determine whether attackers gain ground or go home.

Liquid cooling could cut energy and water use, all in a small footprint

According to Izabela Jasinska, advanced immersion systems can slash cooling energy by up to 90%, cut water use and shrink footprints.

Q&A: Can tomorrow’s data centre leaders scale fast enough for the AI era?

Justine Gordon, Markus Keller and Silvia Rapallo explore why adaptable, ethical leaders and fresh talent pipelines now rival technical skills.

Why the ‘3-2-1’ backup rule is still key to modern cybersecurity

The simple 3-2-1 backup strategy remains businesses’ toughest shield against ransomware and data loss.

How Britain’s data centres can power the AI revolution

The UK must fix its power, planning and skills bottlenecks now if it wants to stay ahead in the global AI race.

Why data sovereignty is key for Europe’s business future

Regaining jurisdiction over where data lives and who can access is critical to building a secure, trusted and self-reliant European digital economy.

Tape – yes, tape – could be AI’s most valuable secret weapon

Modern tape technology could be the secure, sustainable backbone that tomorrow’s data-hungry analytics and AI models demand.

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