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

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AI's 2026 breakthrough will hinge on power, cooling, smarter grids and skills as data centres scale to support hotter, denser workloads.
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Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports

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Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
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Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.
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Vertiv outlines five key trends reshaping AI data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Vertiv flags higher voltage power, digital twins and liquid cooling as critical trends reshaping AI-ready data centre design worldwide.
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ASUS and GoPro launch creator-focused ProArt PX13 Laptop

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS and GoPro unveil the ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition, a rugged AI laptop tuned for creators editing action footage on the move.
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Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.
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Axis outlines five key security tech trends for 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Axis forecasts 2026 security shaped by IT-led, ecosystem-first buying, AI edge devices, hybrid cloud models and surging mobile surveillance.
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Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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The global data centre power market is set to reach USD $50.51bn by 2030, driven by AI, telecoms growth, and strong sustainability goals worldwide.
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Schneider Electric unveils advanced liquid cooling for NZ data centres

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric launches advanced liquid cooling solutions in New Zealand to meet rising AI data centre demands while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
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EkkoSoft Critical 9.0 boosts data centre cooling & power

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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EkkoSense launches EkkoSoft Critical 9.0, enhancing power and cooling optimisation for large, hybrid data centres amid rising AI workload demands.
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Hot chips, cool solutions: powering the AI revolution

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Schneider Electric highlights liquid cooling's role in tackling AI data centres' heating challenges amid soaring compute demands at Computex Taipei.
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Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
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Global firms adopting AI to surpass legacy tech barriers

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new study reveals a global shift, with fewer than 24% of companies now viewing legacy tech as a barrier to embracing AI and machine learning advancements.
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Scott Armul to lead R&D in new role at Vertiv in 2025

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Scott Armul will take on the role of Executive Vice President at Vertiv from 1 January 2025, overseeing key business units amid evolving market demands.
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Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.
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Empowering modern IT: The strategic shift to colocation

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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As businesses adapt to the evolving digital landscape, colocation facilities are increasingly favoured for enhanced security and cost efficiency in IT management.
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Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.
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Vertiv introduces SmartCabinet ID for enhanced edge computing

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Vertiv launches SmartCabinet ID, a robust all-in-one hardware solution, targeting the challenges of edge computing such as heat and security, while maximising space.
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Nordic Semiconductor expands IoT series with nRF9151 device

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Nordic Semiconductor enhances its nRF91 Series cellular IoT devices with the launch of nRF9151, a compact, pre-certified device.
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Lenovo and Intel unveil AI-enhanced ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Lenovo teams up with Intel to launch AI-enhanced ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops, promising transformative shifts in personal computing. .