Progress towards ecological practices is evolving in data centre management and telco operators are part of the driving force for innovation. David Wilson, Global Offering Director for Solar and Telecom Energy Solutions, Vertiv, discusses some of these long-term strategies for achieving sustainability. The GSMA estimates that telco operators account for up to 3% of the […]
Terry Storrar, Managing Director, Leaseweb UK, explains how data centre operators can utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sustainability practices while emphasising the significance of human expertise alongside AI. With sustainability high on the boardroom agenda of public and private sector organisations everywhere, CIOs are focused on reducing the environmental impact of the IT function itself. […]
What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry? There have been many, but one that stands out was the opening of our second data centre. The first was built to standard designs of the time so we could build credibility with our customers. But from the beginning VIRTUS had […]
Maintaining uptime is crucial for the smooth operation of a data centre, however, avoiding the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) threat can be extremely challenging and requires stringent security measures and up-to-date IT equipment. Adrian Taylor, VP EMEA at A10 Networks, discusses the preventative impact that DDoS mitigation can have not only for data centre operators but […]
On the launch of Legrand’s Data Centre Solutions Experience Centre in Reading, IDC sat down with Jean-Pierre Burger, Business Unit Director for Critical Power UK and Iceland, Legrand UK and Data Centre Solutions, to discuss how the company has positioned itself as a trusted partner and a dynamic solutions provider. How does Legrand adapt to […]
The energy required to power advanced AI software is contributing to carbon emissions, something data centre managers are working tirelessly to reduce. Tate Cantrell, CTO, Verne Global, discusses this further and highlights the importance of infrastructure improvements, renewable energy and facility locations on data centres’ environmental impact. As Generative AI continues to take the world by […]
With more than 30 years’ experience in the UK power protection business, Alex Emms, Operations Director at Kohler Uninterruptible Power, notes the strategic choices that should be made for competent power usage. Data centres are estimated to be responsible for up to 3% of global electricity consumption and are projected to touch 4% by 2030. The average hyperscale […]
As the deadline for climate neutrality nears, the lack of renewable strategies seeks to cause issues for data centre owners and operators. Richard Churchill, Director of Sales, n2s, discusses the impact of a truly circular IT asset and life cycle management regime and how conserving precious resources will aid ethical and sustainable practices. Most data […]
Jim Weynand, EVP, Business Development at GRC, discusses how data centres are using innovative techniques to capitalise on excess thermal energy – creating more opportunities for sustainable development. Data centres are notorious for exuding mass amounts of energy and heat. Maintaining the operation of servers demands a massive amount of power, which generates a lot […]
