Global Switch signs eight-year renewable power deal with RWE for London data centre
23 January 2026
Global Switch has announced an eight-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE to supply wind-generated electricity for its London Docklands data centre. The deal involves sourcing around 70 GWh of renewable energy annually from RWE’s Brechfa Forest West onshore wind farm in south-west Wales, with supplies commencing in January 2026 and continuing through 2033.
The Brechfa Forest West wind farm, which became operational in 2018, comprises 28 turbines with a total capacity of 57.4 MW. RWE, described as the UK’s largest power generator and a global renewables operator, will provide the renewable energy that will power the London site, reinforcing Global Switch’s commitment to sustainability.
Find out more Colt and STL successfully trials multi-core fibre cable in London Metro network
23 January 2026
Colt Technology Services (COLT) has partnered with connectivity solutions company STL (Sterlite Technologies) to conduct a successful trial of a new Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) cable — specifically STL’s Multiverse™ Multi-Core 4-core Fibre — across Colt’s metro optical network in London.
Designed to deliver high-capacity data transmission in a cost-effective backbone, the new cable was built with the same cladding diameter as standard Single-Mode Fibre (SMF) cables—keeping coating sizes at 250/200 micrometres. The trial, which took place within Colt’s London Metro network between two Points of Presence (PoPs), covered distances of approximately 9km and 63km.
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Commsworld secures £8 million contract to upgrade West Lothian Council’s digital infrastructure
23 January 2026
Commsworld, a prominent UK provider of networking and connectivity solutions, has announced the signing of a 15-year contract valued at over £8 million to design, deliver, and maintain a new Wide Area Network (WAN) for West Lothian Council.
This long-term partnership will replace the council’s existing network infrastructure with a state-of-the-art system offering ten times more bandwidth and delivering faster, more reliable, and resilient connectivity.
Find out more Generative AI fuels surge in cybercrime
22 January 2026
The increasing adoption of generative AI tools is significantly enhancing the capabilities of cybercriminals, enabling them to accelerate their malicious activities against both businesses and individuals.
A recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the growing risks associated with AI-driven cyber threats, with experts warning that scams and impersonation attacks are poised to rise sharply this year. They urge users to stay vigilant amid this evolving digital danger landscape.
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