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Assess Your Data Centre Development Plans with a Site Red, Amber, Green (RAG) Assessment

Emma Douglas — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:55:47 +0000

What is a Site Red, Amber, Green (RAG) Assessment? The Future-tech Site RAG (Red, Amber, Green) assessment offers a high-level summary of a site’s suitability for data centre development. Applicable for both buy and sell sides, this assessment highlights key risks associated with a site and outlines recommended next steps. The process is designed to […]

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Comprehensive Site Due Diligence with Our Site Maturity Model (SMM) Assessment

Emma Douglas — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:12:14 +0000

What is the Site Maturity Model (SMM)? The Future-tech Site Maturity Model (SMM) Assessment offers a comprehensive due diligence review for potential data centre sites. Applicable to both buyers and sellers, the model identifies areas that may require additional examination by investors or other interested parties and features approximately 200 line-items. The Future-tech Site Maturity […]

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Can we use AI to Reduce Energy Consumption in Data Centres?

Mark Acton — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:55:39 +0000

Top 10 Data Centre Predictions For 2025

Mark Acton — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:25:07 +0000

During 2024, the most significant impact on the data centre sector was the boom in development and investment to satisfy the perceived demand for high density Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployments. However, the availability of power for these developments became an increasingly challenging problem, which will persist in the coming year. This has sparked serious interest […]

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IS AI’S IMPACT ON DATA CENTRES BEING OVERHYPED?

Mark Acton — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:10:01 +0000

AMARA’S LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF AI AND DATA CENTRES With artificial intelligence driving unprecedented changes and rapid growth, across industries, questions are arising about its true impact on data centre infrastructure and day-to-day operations. While some predict revolutionary transformations with widespread adoption, others suggest we might be experiencing another example of Amara’s Law: “We […]

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The Failures of the Azure Cloud

Richard Stacey — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:53:46 +0000

Microsoft Azure, one of the largest cloud platforms, has seen several notable failures and outages over the years, highlighting the risks associated with cloud services to data centre security and infrastructure. These incidents remind us that even major providers can experience disruptions, affecting businesses and users worldwide. In this blog, Future-tech’s Director of Operations Richard […]

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The Hidden Cost of Cloud Adoption

Richard Stacey — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:23:45 +0000

Cloud computing promises efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, but these benefits can come with unexpectedly high costs. Many businesses struggle to manage cloud environment expenses due to factors like the pay-as-you-go model, automatic scaling, complex pricing structures, and hidden fees. Without proper cost governance and resource optimisation, cloud costs can spiral out of control, leaving businesses […]

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How is the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Affecting the Data Centre Sector?

Mark Acton — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:39:53 +0000

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves and we become more dependent on its capabilities, its impact on data centres is becoming increasingly significant. How is the surge in AI-driven applications affecting data centre operations? Will existing facilities be able to support this growth? In this blog, Future-tech’s Head of Technical Due Diligence Mark Acton delves […]

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How Can We Improve Public Understanding of Data Centres and Their Role in Modern Life?

Mark Acton — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:33:26 +0000

The data centre industry is often criticised for its high-power consumption, leading to a negative perception among the general public. However, much of this criticism stems from misinformation and exaggerated figures. In this blog, Future-tech’s Head of Technical Due Diligence Mark Acton debunks the common myth about data centre energy use, clarifies what drives power […]

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Are small modular reactors (SMRs) a viable low-carbon energy solution for powering data centres and growing AI workloads?

Mark Acton — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:22:19 +0000

With data centres under increasing scrutiny for their power consumption and environmental impact, nuclear energy—specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—is emerging as a potential solution. SMRs, with capacities well-suited for large data centres, offer stable, low-carbon power that could help address the rising power demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI). But are SMRs the answer to […]

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