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Pulsant has expanded its UK footprint by acquiring data centers in Birmingham and Fareham from SCC. This move enhances Pulsant’s reach in underserved regions, boosting its edge computing capabilities. The deal includes facilities, staff, and colocation clients, reinforcing Pulsant’s commitment to UK-wide digital infrastructure growth. SCC will now focus on hybrid managed services while maintaining a strategic partnership with Pulsant for colocation solutions.

Lumen Technologies and Flexential have teamed up to elevate Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), integrating Lumen’s platform with Flexential’s FlexAnywhere. This partnership empowers enterprises with seamless, software-defined networking across 42+ data centers, addressing rising AI and cloud demands. With instant access to secure, flexible connectivity solutions, businesses can scale faster while simplifying network management—signaling a shift toward automated, fabric-based infrastructure in an increasingly digital economy.

T5 Data Centers is strengthening its Chicago presence with a new data center in Elk Grove Village. The 220,000 sq. ft. facility, set for completion in 2028, will deliver 36MW of IT capacity, catering to AI and cloud computing demands. With Chicago’s data center vacancy at record lows, T5’s expansion comes at a crucial time as the city braces for surging AI-driven power consumption.

Emirates Group will relocate its data center to Moro Hub within Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park by mid-2026. This move allows the company to power its digital operations entirely with solar energy while enhancing scalability and resilience. Moro Hub, the world’s largest solar-powered data center, will provide cutting-edge colocation services, reinforcing Emirates’ commitment to a greener, tech-driven future.

Crusoe has secured a $225 million credit facility to expand its AI cloud platform, with Upper90 leading the financing. The company plans to invest in Nvidia GPUs and infrastructure to meet soaring enterprise demand. Once focused on crypto mining, Crusoe has pivoted to AI, partnering with Oracle and Digital Realty. This move strengthens its position in AI cloud computing while leveraging sustainable energy for data centers.

Broadcom is making VMware licensing more expensive for smaller businesses by raising the minimum core requirement from 16 to 72. This change forces customers with lower-core servers to pay for capacity they don’t use. Those who miss renewal deadlines will also face a 20% price hike. As Broadcom shifts focus to larger enterprises, smaller businesses may need to explore alternative solutions to manage rising costs.

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