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Networks that think, data centres that grow
Voice and Data
|February 2026
Al, autonomous networking, and embedded security are turning data centre infrastructure into a self-learning system, driving growth and resilience.
The data centre is set to undergo a structural shift in 2026, evolving from a backend facility into an intelligent, self-optimising platform powered by AI, high-performance networking, and autonomous operations. Rather than serving as passive compute environments, data centres will function as adaptive systems that directly influence enterprise growth and competitive positioning.
What was once treated as backend infrastructure overhead will now operate as a programmable learning environment. Autonomous Ethernet networks will predict and adapt in real time. Edge deployments will mature into powerful “micro-hyperscalers”, with capabilities previously associated with large cloud providers. Security will be embedded directly into the network fabric. The result is a move away from cost-centre thinking towards infrastructure as a measurable source of advantage.
Here are five developments that will define intelligent data centres in the year ahead.
#1 AI-NATIVE DATA CENTRES REDEFINE OPERATIONS
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