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Deep Dive: John Thompson, Managing Director, Advanced Power Technology

We ‘Deep Dive’ with John Thompson, Managing Director, Advanced Power Technology, who tells us about life inside and outside the office. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry?  There have been so many and most I can’t talk about due to the confidentiality around the client and the […]


If the energy crisis is over, why are data centre operators still paying more?

Data centre operators and owners are facing a huge challenge when it comes to energy prices. Despite the energy crisis becoming less prevalent, many are still being charged more than double the normal cost for their next electricity contract. Mark Callaway, Consultant at Noveus Energy, looks at the reasons why, and what companies can do […]


A time for certainty: How OCP assists colocation facilities  

With AI-fuelled HPC in big demand, Paul Mellon, Operations Director, Stellium Datacenters, tells us why Open Compute’s OCP-Ready certification is the key to keeping colocation data centres and their users in step. Not too long ago, a data centre – albeit a fairly small one – might be considered to be a cluster of 50 […]


Navigating Africa’s data centre boom amidst grid challenges and environmental opportunities

Despite the power and connectivity challenges, Africa is an emerging powerhouse that will thrive on innovation in the data centre industry. Ed Ansett, Founder & Chairman, i3 Solutions Group, explains why the region’s digital growth is an opportunity to think resourcefully about design and act differently in data centre operations. Two of Africa’s biggest economies […]


Balancing net zero data centre growth with sustainable legislation

Malcolm Howe, Technical Partner, Critical Systems, Cundall, underscores the crucial role of ecological strategies in propelling us towards greener operations and securing a competitive edge. Though a steady pace has its merits for longevity, perhaps now is the moment to break into a sprint. The scrutiny of data centres is rising, which is driven by […]


How to revolutionise data centres for a sustainable tomorrow

Uwe Erlenwein, Head of Data Centre Construction, IONOS, addresses the data centre’s race to net zero with strategies for operators to hit carbon emissions targets, and outlines the environmental improvements at IONOS. Companies around the world are embarking on a journey towards net zero, undoubtedly driven by their own desires for a more sustainable future but also […]


Ongoing supply chain disruption continues to take its toll

Chris Coward, Director of Project Management at BCS, highlights how the prominent issues from supply chain disruptions are impacting future decision-making, and how this has led data centre designers and builders to re-examine supply chain management. Disruption is arguably the technology sector’s key tool, as it utilises such disruption to cause significant change in an […]


Partners and providers: A blueprint for modern data centre transformation

George Daly, Network Architect at Fasthosts, IONOS Group, discusses how embracing change doesn’t only meet the challenges of today but having a modernised infrastructure helps the trajectory for a competitive and sustainable future.   Data centre operators and service providers are at a crossroads in an ever-shifting digital landscape. They must enhance efficiency across their […]


How data centres can build digital operations resilience and deliver uninterrupted uptime

Digitised services in multiple industries have led data centres to become exposed to unprecedented demand. Owen Miles, Field CTO, Everbridge, explains the impact of digital and human error in maintaining uptime and how data centres can ensure quick response times to reduce the impact of technical incidents.  In today’s data-driven world, data centres are the […]


Navigating the 2024 data centre landscape

Approaching the new year brings optimism for some along with a sense of urgency for others, as talent issues and security concerns spill into the start of 2024. We hear from three industry experts who discuss their expectations for the year ahead, focusing on sustainability, infrastructure developments and compliance. Page Haun, Chief Marketing Officer and […]


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