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Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
DataCentre infrastructure

Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing

The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Significant data centre projects announced for Europe and APAC
DataCentre infrastructure

Significant data centre projects announced for Europe and APAC

Cromwell and Stratus plan major data centres in London and Frankfurt, with a combined 400MW capacity, in a new partnership targeting US$1 billion investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Fastly adds greater functionality to serverless computing solution
IT Architecture

Fastly adds greater functionality to serverless computing solution

Fastly enhances Compute@Edge with new observability features, offering developers real-time metrics, customisable logging, and end-to-end request visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
The importance of the lithium-ion battery for future data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

The importance of the lithium-ion battery for future data centres

As data centres grapple with inefficiencies, Huawei's Li-ion UPS solution is emerging as a sustainable alternative, trimming costs and saving space.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Clean technologies

Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report

Australia's data centres consume over 4% of national energy, but new tech from WePower promises a sustainable shift through flexible purchasing agreements.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
DataCentre infrastructure

Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Northern Data AG buys data center specialist Kelvin Emtech Group
High Performance Computing

Northern Data AG buys data center specialist Kelvin Emtech Group

Europe-based Northern Data AG has acquired Canadian data center specialist firm Kelvin Emtech Group to expand its presence in Canada and North America.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
EkkoSense launches thermal monitoring solutions for data centers
EkkoSense

EkkoSense launches thermal monitoring solutions for data centers

EkkoSense has released a line of remote thermal monitoring solutions that are designed to assist data center operators in reducing the impact of COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers

Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres
Ethernet

Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres

Mellanox says the Ethernet switch is optimised for cloud, Ethernet storage fabric and AI applications through its support from Spectrum-3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Data centers are not keeping up with needs - survey
Hyperscale

Data centers are not keeping up with needs - survey

A recent report by Forbes Insights and Vertiv reveals only 29% of data centers meet current needs, prompting a call for major investments and updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers
Unified Communications

Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers

Supermicro unveils ruggedized outdoor edge systems aimed at data centers, enhancing AI inferencing and 5G solutions with Intel and FPGA tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Huawei's solution for streamlining data centre construction
Manufacturing

Huawei's solution for streamlining data centre construction

The company's new offering provides services to support the design, build and operation of Tier-4 data centres.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Global data centers - ranked
Microsoft

Global data centers - ranked

Data centers are now a cornerstone of the information economy, with USD$100 billion having been poured into the asset class over the past decade.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre

New investments will further enhance uninterruptible power supply testing capabilities for Vertiv customers worldwide.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance
Manufacturing

HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance

Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with Swiss organisations to launch a data centre efficiency label aimed at decarbonising and reducing energy use.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
AirTrunk plans $1b data center in Australia's North Sydney
Disaster Recovery

AirTrunk plans $1b data center in Australia's North Sydney

The data center, to be called SYD2, is backed by more than $1 billion investment from AirTrunk and is planned to open in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Versa Networks celebrates success milestones
Network Infrastructure

Versa Networks celebrates success milestones

 Versa Networks is celebrating several success milestones, including industry awards, lucrative partnerships, and more than 1000 total customers to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

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