Dynamo North East CIC’s report, “Shaping the Future of Data Centres and Cloud Innovation,” provides strategic recommendations for the region to tap into the growing worldwide demand for data centres.

The demand for data-intensive technologies, including AI and cloud storage, is growing rapidly, and the Government is keen to position the UK as the primary destination for investment in data centres and digital infrastructure.

The North East has already attracted significant attention, with a £10 billion investment from Blackstone for a new AI data centre in Blyth.

Industry professionals see no reason why this couldn’t be the start of more investments in the region.

Earlier this year, the Dynamo Leadership Forum, comprising regional experts and stakeholders, convened to explore how the North East could bolster the Government’s ambitions to expand the sector.

Their discussions were compiled into the “Shaping the Future of Data Centres and Cloud Innovation” report, which provides three key recommendations to ensure the North East maximises its potential.

These include using green infrastructure to make the North East a sustainable investment hub for data centres, creating a regionally grounded innovation ecosystem and infrastructure roadmap, and fostering industry-academic partnerships to address the skills gap.

Dr David Dunn, chief executive of Dynamo North East CIC, said: “The North East is already home to key research centres and advanced data projects, including Newcastle University’s National Innovation Centre for Data and Durham University’s plans for a new supercomputing facility.

“At the same time, major private sector investments are being proposed that could significantly increase the region’s national and international visibility.”

“However, as the report notes, real economic value will come not only from data centres themselves, but from the surrounding infrastructure, skills and partnerships they help unlock.”

“This requires a collective effort from government, industry, universities and the wider community.”

“By working together, the North East has the potential to lead the way in building sustainable, resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure for the future.”

Ruth Plater, CEO and founder of Radial Path, who co-facilitated the leadership forum, added: “With AI driving demand for more data centres, and the North East perfectly positioned in terms of both geographical location and access to talent, there’s no reason the Government shouldn’t place greater emphasis on making the region a leader in data centre technologies.”

“We have all the ingredients to be a global hub in this space and to ensure the UK capitalises on the bountiful opportunities that the rise of AI and new cloud technologies will present.”

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