Global Data Centers News

The Pembina Institute has published an opinion article calling on Alberta to build a full demand-side management framework for electricity planning.

• The article argues Alberta should treat demand-side management (DSM) as a utility resource, alongside generation and transmission, to reduce costs, manage peaks, and defer infrastructure.
• It cites examples from Wisconsin, Ontario, and Texas and says DSM was included in the October 2025 mandate letter for Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities.
• The piece is commentary and policy advocacy, not a first-time project announcement or deal.
• It references quantified comparisons, including 2.55 billion USD in Wisconsin life-cycle benefits, 3.57 TWh saved in Ontario, and 197.34 MW plus 411.94 MW of peak reduction in Texas.

Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel delivered a speech in Berlin arguing that Europe should deepen integration and invest in AI-related infrastructure to become a major technological player.

• Nagel said Europe needs more venture capital, enough computing capacity, and integrated markets to scale AI firms, including investment in data centres, energy grids, and secure electricity supply at competitive prices.
• He linked Europe’s future competitiveness to the single market, cross-border interconnections, and the digital euro, and cited the Stanford AI Index Report 2026 and other 2026 references as supporting context.

365 Data Centers has published an opinion/article explaining why low-latency connectivity matters for modern business applications.

• The piece argues that low latency is critical for AI inference, video collaboration, financial transactions, telemedicine, manufacturing, and logistics.
• It says achieving low latency requires edge proximity, high-density interconnection, advanced cooling and power systems, and redundant fiber routes; it also states that 365 Data Centers designs facilities for latency-sensitive workloads and offers direct cloud on-ramps and redundant fiber networks.

Analyst1 has said DataBank was the right partner for scaling its SaaS infrastructure because of DataBank’s experience, guidance, and advisory approach.

• The testimonial says Analyst1 wanted more than public cloud or simply hosting a VM; it sought a partner with real-world experience, best practices, and hands-on guidance.
• The piece describes DataBank’s value as strategic infrastructure guidance, SaaS growth support, and a team that works alongside the customer, rather than a self-service hyperscaler model.

Antonio Tajani has outlined Italy’s push to strengthen its economic and industrial partnership with Brazil during a visit to São Paulo.

• He said he is leading a system mission with around 100 Italian companies and Confindustria President Emanuele Orsini, focused on expanding cooperation across priority sectors.
• He cited EU-Mercosur opportunities, said bilateral trade in 2025 exceeded €11 billion, and highlighted cooperation in critical minerals, energy, renewables, biofuels, green hydrogen, AI, agritech, fintech, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and health technologies.
• The piece is an editorial/interview published in O Globo on 9 September 2026, and it references previous participation in COP Belém and Italy’s internationalization plan prioritizing Brazil and Latin America.

Google has announced a €13 billion investment in digital infrastructure, clean energy projects, and economic partnerships across Finland over the next two years.

• The company said the investment will support 37,000+ jobs during 2027-2028 and contribute €3.6 billion annually to Finland’s GDP; it also includes €31 million for local communities in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala over four years.
• Google said it will back AI upskilling for more than 4,400 workers, create training for 100 Finnish students, support the Loviisa nuclear power plant through a 22-year agreement, add new onshore wind capacity, and contract a 94-megawatt battery system; it also mentioned projects for forests, wetlands, trails, public saunas, and fishing piers.

Google has announced a new expansion of its digital infrastructure and clean energy strategy in Finland, including new data centers, energy partnerships, and community investments.

• The company said it will expand in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala, and it announced a life extension PPA with Fortum for the Loviisa nuclear power plant; it also said it is supporting two onshore wind projects and a 94 MW battery system near its Kajaani site.
• Google said the battery system is expected to be operational in late 2027; it also cited a commissioned study on siting 1 GW of new demand in the Oulu–Kajaani region, which it said could save Finnish energy consumers an estimated €520 million over 20 years. Footnotes note Fortum’s EUR 1 billion investment programme in Loviisa and that about EUR 700 million of capital expenditure remains pending investment decisions.