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London – October 17, 2026 -- The global data center fire detection and suppression market will grow from USD 4.47 billion in 2025 to USD 10.35 billion by 2035, an 8.75% CAGR, according to a new DC Market Insights report updated Oct. 12, 2026.

Higher rack densities, lithium-ion battery systems and tighter rules on clean agents are changing fire protection design across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge facilities, the report states.

New-build capacity supports USD 2.95 billion in annual spending

New capacity additions of about 12.0 GW a year support roughly USD 2.95 billion of new-build fire protection spending. Inspection, testing and maintenance services are projected to reach USD 2.66 billion by 2035, creating a recurring revenue stream beyond equipment sales.

Houston – – September 28, 2026 -- Submer Group has launched Corenix, a modular data center infrastructure company targeting neoclouds, hyperscalers, and AI operators, and named former Johnson Controls executive Martin Renkis as chief executive.

Corenix builds AI data center modules on NVIDIA reference designs

Corenix designs, manufactures, and factory-tests complete data center modules covering IT, power, cooling, and networking before shipping them to project sites for installation, commissioning, and operational readiness. The company positions itself at the deployment layer of AI infrastructure, offering a single accountable team from factory integration through on-site go-live.

Austin, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- LeanDNA has named 26 finalists for its second annual APEX Awards, expanding the program from four to six categories as it recognizes measurable supply chain transformation across its manufacturer customer base.

Program adds two categories and opens nominations to customers for the first time

LeanDNA introduced the APEX Architect Award, honoring individual power users of its newest platform capabilities, and the APEX Synergy Award, recognizing teams that unified departments around APEX as a single source of truth. For the first time, nominations were opened beyond LeanDNA staff to the broader customer community, allowing customers to nominate themselves, peers, and teams.