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Deep Dive: Eugene Bergen, President EMEA, Equinix

What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry?  There have been quite a few significant milestones as Equinix is, and has been doing,  exceptionally well. Apart from the uninterrupted strong performance of the region, one that comes to mind is successfully landing in a new and most promising continent […]


How ChatGPT is changing the landscape of data centres: An unforeseen revolution

Ken Cox, President, Hostirian, considers the benefits of emerging digital technology, ChatGPT, and how it can be used as a tool to optimise data centres through automation innovation. As we navigate the 21st century, it’s hard to ignore the impact of AI and Machine Learning on our everyday lives. While many technologies have brought incremental […]


Utilising IT monitoring for data centre operations

Felix Berndt, Regional Sales Manager of Asia Pacific, Paessler, discusses the South East Asian region and how a holistic monitoring solution can ensure progressive decisions for data centres to align with businesses’ Digital Transformation goals. In an increasingly hyperconnected world, everything revolves around the consumption or generation of data. Skyrocketing data usage accelerated by the […]


Why hybrid cooling is the future for data centres

Gordon Johnson, Senior CFD Manager, Subzero Engineering, argues that the future is undoubtedly hybrid, and by using air cooling, containment and liquid cooling together, owners and operators can optimise and future-proof their data centre environments. Many data centres are experiencing increasing power density per IT rack, rising to levels that just a few years ago […]


Deep Dive: Sascha Giese, Tech Evangelist, SolarWinds

What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry? One of my most memorable moments was seeing myself on the cover of a print magazine for the first time. I could see the spark in my mother’s eyes as that made her really proud. However, taking up new jobs and […]


How to tolerate the tail: Addressing long-tail latency in data centres

The demand for data centres is increasing but its responsiveness is the key driver for revenue. Rajkumar Vijayarangakannan, Lead of Network Design and DevOps, ManageEngine, discusses how to minimise long-tail latency and improve data centre operations. The widespread adoption of data centres today has prompted numerous businesses to embrace and deliver advanced, highly interactive, real-time […]


Transforming the data centre market with modularity

Data centres face mounting challenges, from environmental concerns to supply chain disruptions and expanding outreach. Ashraf Yehia, Managing Director at Eaton Middle East, offers a compelling vision for the future of data centre construction in a digital age. Data centres are the unsung heroes of our digital age, quietly supporting our daily activities and powering […]


Deep Dive: Karsten Winther, President of EMEA, Vertiv

What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry? One of the things I am most proud of is Vertiv’s role during the pandemic when the data centre industry was key to keeping businesses running and societies functioning. The sudden shift to remote working put a huge strain on connectivity […]


Are you at risk of a cooling failure? Seven checks you can do today

Jo-Anne Garvie, Director at Secure I.T. Environments, offers seven tips for things you can do today to evaluate whether you might be at heightened risk over the summer. In early June 2023, it was reported that the El Niño planet warming weather effect had started in the Pacific and would lead to increased temperatures across the […]


atNorth announces Erling Gudmundsson as COO as expansion continues

atNorth – a leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence service provider – has announced the appointment of Erling Gudmundsson as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The hire supports atNorth’s commitment to building a world-class leadership team to guide its extensive growth plans in response to the increasing demand for cost-efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure. […]


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