UK AI Growth Zone program for data centers in limbo after DSIT closure

UK AI Growth Zone program for data centers in limbo after DSIT closure

New home for flagship digital infrastructure scheme yet to be decided

AI Growth Zones must strengthen, not fragment the DC market

Steve Hone, CEO of The DCA, argues that the UK’s AI ambitions will only succeed if AI Growth Zones strengthen the colocation, connectivity and regional infrastructure already supporting the digital economy. The UK Government’s AI Growth Zone programme represents one of the most significant developments in digital infrastructure policy for a generation. By recognising that artificial intelligence depends not only on software and algorithms, but a…

UK leaders back data streaming engineers for faster AI

UK executives say AI rollouts could speed up if firms hire data streaming engineers, with 94% backing the specialist role.