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Kiwi Edition · 2026

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

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Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Data centers News

Datagrid signs 140MW deal to power Southland AI campus
PPA

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.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Data Protection

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Māori

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.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

LogicMonitor boosts New Zealand push with local data hub
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 10th Mar 2026

The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Education, Learning & Training

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.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
Trends & Predictions

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.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership
Data Protection

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.

Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

TenPeaks launches NZ data centre group after Spark carve-out
Cloud Services

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.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Sustainability

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.

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
Sustainability

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.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Southern hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure, Health NZ says
Cloud Services

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.

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
Data Protection

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.

Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Trends & Predictions

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.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence
Cloud Services

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.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Agricultural Technology

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.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Fortinet brings AI data centre security to NVIDIA DPUs
Private Cloud

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.

Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services
Storage

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.

Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Collaboration

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.

Tue, 16th Dec 2025

EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
Digital Transformation

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.

Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Job Moves