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Behind the surge: Examining the extreme demand for enterprise data centres across North America

More than 60 years later, in the region that pioneered one of the first data centres, North America remains steadfast and unrivalled as a global tech powerhouse, dwarfing its European counterparts. Brett Lindsey, CEO at Involta, delves into the significance of the region and underscores its continuous potential for further achievements. More than any other […]


Unlocking change: The vital role of empowerment and education in fostering a circular culture

Design and interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial for promoting a greener culture within data centres. Deborah Andrews, Professor of Design for Sustainability and Circularity at London South Bank University, emphasises the need for designers to consider the environmental impact of their decisions throughout the product life cycle, and encourages further efforts into awareness, education and incentives […]


Deep Dive: Jonathan Burnett, Technical Director of Hardware Engineering, Oxford Quantum Circuits

We ‘Deep Dive’ with Jonathan Burnett, Technical Director of Hardware Engineering, Oxford Quantum Circuits, who tells us more about life inside and outside the office. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry? Putting the first quantum computers into colocation data centres and data halls of High-Performance Computing (HPC) […]


A focus on data centre efficiency can help CIOs avoid ESG headaches

Martin Gaffney, Vice President EMEA, Yugabyte, suggests that preparation is key to answer any probing net zero questions that will inevitably arise, and why relying on a hyperscaler’s operations isn’t enough to show greener impact. Something big is on the horizon – a complex business and IT issue that you will need to confront head-on. It […]


Six key steps for sustainable networking infrastructure

As every corner of the globe is encouraged to increase their use of renewables, Mattias Fridström, Vice President and Chief Evangelist, Arelion, provides six considerations for network operators to help fast-track a greener future and ease the appetite of hungry data centres. According to the United Nations, fossil fuels, including coal, oil and gas, currently […]


Deep Dive: Jad Jebara, CEO, Hyperview  

We ‘Deep Dive’ with Jad Jebara, CEO, Hyperview, who tells us more about life inside and outside the office. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry?   One of my most memorable achievements in the data centre industry was leading the development of our cloud-based DCIM platform, Hyperview. When […]


Piecing the sustainable puzzle for social responsibility in the Middle East

Bjorn Viedge, General Manager at ALEC Data Center Solutions, focuses on global green goals and how these will affect Middle Eastern data centres regarding facility design, cooling and compliance. Across the Middle East, digital agendas have long been seen as the necessary underpinnings of economic growth – a way to detach from historic dependencies on […]


Embracing transformative technologies for a greener future is a golden opportunity 

The pressing issues of our era, such as environmental concerns and global crises, demand a proactive approach. Reminding us that the climate itself doesn’t have the luxury of time, Oleksandr Maidaniuk, VP of Technology, Intellias, touches on how it is paramount for swift, informed decisions to help implement sustainable practices, and how these will ensure […]


Augmenting operational resilience: The crucial role of infrastructure management in the digital era

As the world becomes more digitally dependent, effective monitoring and management are crucial for ensuring the continuity and reliability of essential services. Diego Chisena, Software and Monitoring Hardware Offering Manager, Vertiv, explores the necessity for resilient critical infrastructure and how to achieve optimal results from monitoring and management.   In today’s interconnected world, the seamless […]


Deep Dive: Mark Grindey, CEO, Zeus Cloud

We ‘Deep Dive’ with Mark Grindey, CEO, Zeus Cloud, who tells us more about life inside and outside the office. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry? Introducing AI into networking for clients has been one of the most memorable achievements because of all the amazing benefits and capabilities […]


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