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UK ups protections of data centers

September 18, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor

LONDON—U.K. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced on Sept. 12 that the government would classify data centers as “Critical National Infrastructure” (CNI) in a move that experts say positions the country as one of the safest for business. It’s the first CNI designation in almost a decade, since the Space and Defense sectors gained the same status in 2015, according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. “Recognizing data centers...

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