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Fireworks and Era4 partner to bring open-model AI to enterprises across the UK and Europe

Fireworks and Era4 partner to bring open-model AI to enterprises across the UK and Europe

Fireworks and Era4 have today announced that they have teamed up to help businesses across the UK and Europe run and customise open AI models on UK infrastructure. Through this partnership, Fireworks will use the computing power at Era4’s sovereign AI data centre in Chesterfield to run its platform, which lets businesses adapt AI models using their own data.

Gemma Carter28 Oct 2026
Data Center Refrigerant Market to Surpass USD 1.62 Billion by 2035

Data Center Refrigerant Market to Surpass USD 1.62 Billion by 2035

The global data center refrigerant market was valued at USD 633 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.62 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.6%. Market growth is driven by expanding hyperscale data centers, rising AI workloads, and increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions. HFO refrigerants dominated the market with a 67.7% share in 2025, while the hyperscale segment accounted for 40%. The industry is shifting toward low-global-warming-potential refrigerants due to stricter environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Key players, including Daikin Industries, Honeywell, Chemours, and Linde, are focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships, and production expansion to meet growing demand.

Vijay Ovhal23 Oct 2026
Data Center Planet Apps Now on iOS and Android

Data Center Planet Apps Now on iOS and Android

The global data centre directory is now a free app on the App Store and Google Play — the full directory of 9,782 facilities, plus news and events, on your phone.

DCP Editorial16 Oct 2026
What Is a Data Center Directory — and How to Use One

What Is a Data Center Directory — and How to Use One

A data center directory is a structured record of facilities and the companies that run them. What separates one from a broker or a marketplace, what data to expect, and how to judge whether it can be trusted.

DCP Editorial9 Oct 2026
Health and Safety in the Data Centre: Managing Risk in Mission-Critical Environments

Health and Safety in the Data Centre: Managing Risk in Mission-Critical Environments

Data centres present a unique combination of electrical, thermal, chemical, and physical hazards. We look at the key H&S obligations operators must meet, and how digital platforms are helping teams stay compliant.

Data Center Planet7 Oct 2026
Sabey Data Center Properties Secures Additional Investment from Ares to Support Continued Growth

Sabey Data Center Properties Secures Additional Investment from Ares to Support Continued Growth

Ares Secondaries funds' total commitment to the Sabey Data Center Properties platform now exceeds $500 million, supporting continued development of hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses across the United States.

Sabey Corporation5 Oct 2026
AI Data Center Market to Hit USD 1.98 Trillion by 2034 at 35.5% CAGR

AI Data Center Market to Hit USD 1.98 Trillion by 2034 at 35.5% CAGR

The global AI data center market, valued at USD 98.2 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 1.98 trillion by 2034, growing at a 35.5% CAGR.

Vijay Ovhal17 Sept 2026
PODTECH to Present PODVIEW Fluid Monitoring with Datalec Precision Installations at Data Centre World Asia 2026

PODTECH to Present PODVIEW Fluid Monitoring with Datalec Precision Installations at Data Centre World Asia 2026

PODTECH will support partner Datalec Precision Installations at Stand B10 at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore, where Managing Director Harry Pod will present PODVIEW, the company's fluid monitoring system.

DCP Editorial11 Sept 2026
Toptana Technologies Wins 2026 Broadband Communities Tribal Lands Award

Toptana Technologies Wins 2026 Broadband Communities Tribal Lands Award

The Quinault Indian Nation-owned infrastructure company was recognized for its Washington State cable landing station and backhaul network, the first CLS developed in the state in more than 25 years.

DCP Editorial9 Sept 2026
SQUAN Launches Data Center Practice to Own Connectivity from OSP to Rack

SQUAN Launches Data Center Practice to Own Connectivity from OSP to Rack

SQUAN has launched a data center practice to act as a single accountable partner from outside plant through rack-level inside plant, as AI and hyperscale growth add complexity to connectivity builds.

DCP Editorial26 Aug 2026
Why Data Center Planet Beats DataCenterMap for Operators and Buyers

Why Data Center Planet Beats DataCenterMap for Operators and Buyers

DataCenterMap helped the industry learn to search by city. Data Center Planet adds an interactive globe, submarine cables, events, and free listings with no restrictions on the core profile.

DCP Editorial25 Aug 2026
Datum Deploys Its Open Network Cloud at DataBank to Connect Distributed AI Infrastructure

Datum Deploys Its Open Network Cloud at DataBank to Connect Distributed AI Infrastructure

New PoPs in Ashburn, Dallas, and Salt Lake City place Datum's neutral, programmable network layer inside three of North America's most strategic AI interconnection markets

Maria Caballero18 Aug 2026
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