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Technical challenges of expanding edge networks closer to end-users
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Opinions on the technical challenges of expanding edge networks and data centers emerged, questioning the nature and growth of the edge.
New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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public cloud
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martech
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microsoft
The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.
Azure used to ‘learn’ when epilepsy patients will have a seizure
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
A new project is using data analytics and machine learning to predict when a patient will have a seizure and warn them in advance.
Equinix beware: Digital Realty throws down gauntlet with new $1.8b acquisition
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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colocation
Digital Realty challenges Equinix with a USD $1.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Ascenty, aiming to dominate in South America's colocation market.
Stirling University opts with APT for data centre upgrade
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
After converging the campus' IT infrastructure from three data centres to two, the University of Stirling looked into a power upgrade.
Intel and Alibaba Cloud look to the edge with new partnership
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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edge computing
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iot
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ai
The two companies have released an aptly named 'Joint Edge Computing Platform' in the hopes to encourage the concept among enterprises.
5G needs IT and telco to converge in distributed cloud data centers
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The convergence of IT and telco in distributed cloud data centres is crucial for 5G's expansion, promising lower latency and enhanced scalability.
Study finds “huge variations” in Europe data centre prices
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Data centre rack space rates among the more expensive nations are more than triple those at the other end of the scale.
Edge computing is the answer to limited, centralised cloud
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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edge computing
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iaas
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healthtech
Jaheer Abbas says many organisations are bumping up against the limitations of the cloud’s centralised nature, but the solution is on our doorsteps.
Alibaba Cloud and VMware team up to offer hybrid cloud solutions
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Hybrid cloud deployments are certainly the flavour of the times at the moment and it’s an area these two companies are investing in.
Subsea cable linking SG and AU lands at Perth – just 6,800km to go
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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google
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telstra
A number of heavyweights are behind the cable linking Australia to Southeast Asia, including Google, Singtel, Telstra, and AARNet.
EMEA’s external storage market humming along with double-digit growth
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hybrid & remote work
The external storage systems market in the region is in good stead, with some sectors doing better than others.
Datacentres Ireland shedding light on the nation’s €5.7b industry
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Participants of the event will be able to meet the professionals powering Ireland’s data centre industry with invaluable opportunities for networking.
Toshiba Memory and Western Digital open new facilities in Japan
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
The two companies hope to cultivate the 3D flash memory business with the new research and manufacturing facilities.
Facebook seals 20 year deal to supply Singapore data centre with solar power
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
After recently announcing its plans for the largest data centre Singapore has ever seen, Facebook has revealed its first renewable energy partner in Asia.
Orange reveals goal to become global player in multi-cloud services
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Fresh off its acquisition of Basefarm, the France-based integrated comms provider is looking to make waves around the world in multi-cloud services.
Equinix: Interconnection between businesses to grow 10x the internet
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
There are a number of reasons for the meteoric growth of private connectivity between businesses, all of which Equinix has highlighted in its latest study.
Flexenclosure strengthens stranglehold on Pacific market
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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undersea cables
The edge computing and cable landing company has received orders in two new Pacific countries, bringing the total to five in the last 18 months.
Exclusive: How Polaris and Veolia approach DC sustainability
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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cleantech
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sustainability
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analyst report
Veolia's partnership with Polaris has entered its 11th year, offering exceptional constructed quality, outstanding security, and expandability.
Survey finds Nordic data centre market full of promise – and naivety
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
DigiPlex has released the results of its IDC survey that found despite huge progress in data centre operations, ignorance still exists.