The Norwegian data centre industry strengthens its joint co-operation and founds the business association Norwegian Data Centre Industry. The founders of the association consist of leading operators in the Norwegian data centre industry and the power companies Ringerikskraft and Statkraft. The association is placed under ICT-Norway and will strengthen the industry’s efforts for improved framework […]

Reaching environmental goals is no longer just an option for data centre leaders as they are required to focus strongly on creating a sustainable future for all. Amanda Sutton, Senior Director of Sustainability, Vantage Data Centers, discusses how to ensure a better and more sustainable future for the world at large and looks beyond just […]

Kalaam Telecom, Bahrain’s technology solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Zajil International Telecom Co. (KSCC), one of Kuwait’s longest-established ISP and ICT services companies, with the aim of creating a regional powerhouse which will drive Digital Transformation in the GCC region and beyond. The acquisition will create a combined entity with revenue of US$100 […]

Digital business initiatives like automation and Artificial Intelligence demand high-performance and massive capacity storage. In turn, this is driving adoption of on-premises all-flash object storage to provide customers’ top need — comprehensive data protection at scale. That’s according to a new research paper from Enterprise Strategy Group and Scality, the object storage pioneer. The full […]

CyrusOne, a premier global REIT, has announced it has achieved 100% renewable energy across its full European portfolio, nine years ahead of the 2030 target outlined in the self-regulatory Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, of which CyrusOne is a founding member. With London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Dublin operating on a renewable tariff, CyrusOne’s entire operational portfolio […]

CNet Training’s President and CEO, Andrew Stevens, discusses the benefits of CNet Training’s Live instructor-led Remote Attendance capability. The way in which individuals can learn is constantly evolving. There are now more ways than ever to enhance skills and expand on knowledge that are easily accessible and convenient to the learner and employer. There is […]

Temporary solutions company Aggreko has recently bolstered its European loadbank fleet with an additional US$5 million investment, bringing the total to 500+ units, to ensure that the growing demands of Europe’s data centre market are met. Europe’s data usage is increasing year-on-year, with the mass shift to remote working during the pandemic boosting the continent’s […]

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, has announced the ability to serve more enterprise partners and customers with its newest International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Silicon Valley, located at its Great Oaks campus in San Jose. The US$142 million facility, named SV11, is expected to open June 30, 2021, and will support the increasing […]

Schneider Electric has announced that its EcoStruxur Micro Data Centre R-Series for rugged indoor environments will be available in Europe by June 2021. Schneider Electric, a leader in Digital Transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that its EcoStruxur Micro Data Centre R-Series for rugged indoor environments will be available in Europe by June […]

Operating sustainably is at the top of the agenda for data centre leaders as they aim to become climate-neutral by 2030. James Giblette, Director of Digital Infrastructure – UK & Ireland at Legrand Data Center Solutions, discusses the ways organisations can reduce energy wastage in the data centre and meet sustainability initiatives. In the current […]