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AI data centre expansion faces retirement cliff for skilled staff in UK, Ireland and Nordics

A survey projects a wave of retirements among skilled data centre workers in Britain, Ireland and the Nordics over the next decade, raising concerns about disruptions as AI drives rapid expansion. Onnec’s survey of 300 senior decision-makers forecast about 6,340 directly employed staff will retire between 2031 and 2036, equal to 18 to 28 percent of the workforce. The report highlights challenges in replacing roles and transferring expertise needed for stable operations.

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UK AI data centres face cable bottleneck despite power and GPU gains

A UK data centre expansion boom is being slowed by problems with the cables that link AI infrastructure, a survey showed. The study found operators are simultaneously grappling with cable procurement bottlenecks, latency and design changes as they expand to meet growing AI demand. Many said AI requirements evolve before deployments go live, forcing rapid upgrades, while insufficient early cable planning has led to delays and added costs.