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The democratisation of the workplace through Edge Computing

Digital Transformation of traditional business processes is taking place across the data centre sector and Edge Computing is a fundamental contributor to this overhaul. Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam, explains why this technology is critical to ensuring a seamless transition from the traditional workplace setting to the future of work. It’s […]


Data centre security; fighting on two fronts

Data centres are at the heart of technology operations and hold the keys to some of the most confidential information on earth. Nick Smith, Business Development Manager at Genetec, offers some of his best practice advice for addressing the cyber and physical security of data centre facilities today, to ensure data centre leaders remain vigilant. […]


What procedures should data centre leaders have in place to ensure their facilities are physically secure?

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Seagate Technology Holdings, a world leader in data storage and enterprise storage systems, has deployed Genetec Security Center to secure its global campuses and regional offices. At the heart of this large-scale global deployment is the Genetec unified security platform which […]


Exploring the possibilities of ‘green data centres’

Achieving sustainable status when it comes to running a data centre is a top priority across the industry. Astrid Wynne, Techbuyer Sustainability Lead, discusses the various ways in which data centre leaders can drive change and ensure green operations. Data centres are the engine rooms of the digital revolution and servers are the heavy machinery. […]


Global Technical Realty and KKR add Tel Aviv to data centre portfolio

Israel is fast becoming a hotspot for technology innovation, particularly within the data centre sector. Here, Franek Sodzawiczny, Founder and CEO at GTR, provides us with some insight as to why the organisation decided to invest in this part of the world when broadening its data centre portfolio, and how he expects the country’s data […]


Editor’s Question: How will adopting an Edge Computing strategy benefit organisations?

Scale Computing, a market leader in Edge Computing, virtualisation and hyperconverged solutions, has announced a collaboration with IBM that will help organisations adopt an Edge Computing strategy designed to enable them to move data and applications seamlessly across hybrid cloud environments, from private data centres to the Edge. Scale Computing is delivering on-premises Edge Computing […]


AEM expert on providing testing innovation for future-proof Smart Buildings

Modern Smart Buildings have complex physical infrastructures and networks which all have testing requirements. Here, Lisa Schwartz, Director, Product Marketing, AEM, provides insight into the tactics she would recommend organisations use to ensure physical network infrastructure can support a Smart Building’s communications requirements, as well as use cases for AEM’s solutions. Can you introduce us […]


Combatting the data centre industry’s skills gap

The skills shortage is an ongoing issue in the data centre industry and attracting younger talent into the workforce is key to resolving this. Steve Hayward, Senior Director, European Operations at CyrusOne, tells us why data centre organisations need to invest in their future workforce to ensure data centres don’t become a thing of the […]


Building the data centre of the future

As expectations grow from data centres due to pandemic-driven digitalisation and transformation, bridging the vast number of subsystems is the way forward to make them future ready, says Sayaaji Shinde, Global Business Director – Smart Cities and Infrastructure at AVEVA. As traffic on the Internet grows and enterprises continue to digitalise, the infrastructure required to […]


BCS appoints Head of Critical Infrastructure

In response to the increasing requirement by organisations in the data centre, commercial, media and high-tech sectors to upgrade, modernise and expand their mission critical facilities and infrastructure, Business Critical Solutions (BCS) has appointed an experienced Head of Critical Infrastructure. Simon Harris will take up the role, bringing with him over 20 years’ experience of […]


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