The Ultimate Guide to Data centers
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).
What to know about Data centers
Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.
This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.
Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.
Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.
Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.
Kiwi Data centers News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Auckland's commercial and industrial land shortage pushes values to record highs, with a record low supply of development-ready sites driving pressure.
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Microsoft's latest New Zealand impact report says its tech drove NZD $3.4 billion in productivity gains, with AI adoption spreading fast across sectors.
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
TenPeaks taps Fraser Whineray as independent chairman as the New Zealand data centre operator readies a 130MW expansion pipeline.
Digital twin cuts costs & emissions at Te Rua archive
Digital twin slashes Te Rua archive contingency spending and emissions, with Dexus saying the Wellington project cut carbon output by 80%.
One NZ adds rooftop solar to power Christchurch data
One NZ installs its first major rooftop solar array to help power a Christchurch data centre and nearby stadium mobile coverage site.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Featured News
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Exaba and Datacentre220 tout a local cloud backup option that can cut storage costs by up to 90% for MSPs and small businesses.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Recent Data centers News
Datagrid signs 140MW deal to power Southland AI campus
Datagrid strikes 140MW, 15-year power deal with Mercury to anchor a renewable AI data centre campus planned for Southland by 2028.
Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.
LogicMonitor boosts New Zealand push with local data hub
LogicMonitor will open its first New Zealand data centre and expand local partners to support rising cloud, AI and hybrid IT demand.
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
AI's 2026 breakthrough will hinge on power, cooling, smarter grids and skills as data centres scale to support hotter, denser workloads.
International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership
As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.
TenPeaks launches NZ data centre group after Spark carve-out
Newly carved-out TenPeaks launches in New Zealand with 11 data centres and plans NZD $3 billion-plus in growth-focused capacity builds.
Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
New Zealand risks long-term water and power strain from AI data centres unless regulators toughen scrutiny of their resource footprint.
Southern hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure, Health NZ says
Health NZ says a third-party hardware failure caused a 36-hour South Island hospital IT outage that forced staff back to pen and paper.
DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT
Lancom wins listing on New Zealand's All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.
Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence
Westcon-Comstor launches a New Zealand data centre Centre of Excellence, led by Rob Purdy, to drive multi-vendor, solutions-first channel sales.
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.
Fortinet brings AI data centre security to NVIDIA DPUs
Fortinet embeds FortiGate firewalls on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs to secure AI data centres without stealing CPU or GPU performance.
Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services
Spark NZ taps HPE GreenLake and Morpheus to rebuild hybrid cloud, boosting automation and managed services for Kiwi enterprise clients.
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
Job Moves
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires