Modern data centre managers find themselves in a new normal with unique challenges and opportunities. Herman Chan, President, Sunbird Software, tells us how the industry is pivoting to a remote data centre management model and how DCIM software enables teams to manage their sites remotely to enable Business Continuity. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, industry […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, resiliency has become a business priority. But traditional approaches struggle to integrate business resiliency with the digital environment in which companies increasingly operate. A new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) presents a digital resiliency framework that shows CEOs, CIOs and other business leaders how technology can support […]

Digital Realty, a leading global provider of carrier and cloud-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, recently announced the opening of its third data centre in Singapore. The multi-story, 50-megawatt facility, known as Digital Loyang II or SIN12, is Digital Realty’s largest data centre in the country and will bring the company’s total committed investment […]

Modernising the data centre is about harnessing innovative capabilities to operate with a competitive edge. Stephane Duproz, CEO of Africa Data Centres, discusses the importance of modernising the data centre for successful Digital Transformation, using automation tools such as Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to swap the rigid architectures of yesterday. As organisations across the […]

Mark Fenton, Product Manager at Future Facilities, tells us why the data centre must become a more financially predictable and manageable asset, and how a data centre Digital Twin could turn out to be the CFO’s favourite investment. A schism exists in the data centre. Too often there is a problematic gap between operational teams […]

Managed Service Providers can play a crucial role in providing the roadmap for continued business growth and success. Matthieu Brignone, Area Vice President EMEA Partners, Pure Storage, discusses the key factors MSPs should have in mind to help customers grow and succeed in 2021. In every industry, 2020 will be remembered as a year that […]

Busway systems are a popular solution for effective power distribution. But data centre teams must be aware that not all busway systems are the same and safety must be a key consideration in selecting a vendor. Here, John Berenbrok, Senior Product Manager, Data Center Infrastructure at Starline, talks us through the safety aspects of various […]

CNet Training is recognised throughout the world for being the global industry leader in its field and the only industry dedicated education provider to award both internationally recognised qualifications and professional certifications. Here, CNet’s President and CEO, Andrew Stevens, outlines the data centre programs available to learners globally and why CNet’s data centre credentials are […]

Simon Spring, Senior Account Director EMEA, WhereScape, discusses how the rise in remote working has highlighted a need to focus on data security and compliance, emphasising the importance of organisations turning their attention to the physical integrity of their data centres. Among the important topics occupying the time and investment decisions of tech professionals, compliance […]

Andy Connor, Channel Director, EMEA, Subzero Engineering, discusses the need for data centre leaders to become more aware of the environmental consequences of their digital footprint and how best to monitor it as demand for sustainable operations places more pressure upon the industry. In 2020, the Uptime Institute’s, Andy Lawrence stated: ‘The average power usage […]