Colocation stories - Page 18
In technology, colocation is used when an organisation or an entity rents space for server and hardware storage to another organisation. Power, internet connection, cooling and security systems are supplied to the tenants.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
Intent-based networking will 'revolutionise the data centre'
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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Intent-based networking is set to revolutionize data centers, offering reliability, cost-effectiveness, agility, and control.
Supermicro to test for spy chips, Apple & AWS call for retraction
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Supermicro vows to test its motherboards for alleged spy chips amid strong denials from Apple and AWS, who demand Bloomberg retract its claims.
Exclusive: Lenovo's Shayne Harris on the future data centre
Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
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Harris says data centres that fail to keep up with the pulse of change will not be able to survive in the future.
Lenovo forms partnership to offer edge solution for retailers
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Lenovo and Scale Computing have released the new prodcuct with the goal to replace 'expensive' on-premise infrastructure.
Rolls Royce and Intel partner for floating data centres
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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The two companies are collaborating to have data centres onboard commercial ships to automate the process and make it safer.
Growing spend on data centre systems could be short-lived
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Gartner's data reveals total global IT spending will continue to grow in 2019, with some sectors doing better than others.
Automating the data center with IBN
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Apstra's CEO discusses the merits of intent-based networking and how it can adapt automation and AI for the modern data centre.
Water scarcity pinned as a major threat to data centre growth
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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By 2030 global demand for fresh water will exceed available supplies by 40 percent, while data centre demand continues to surge.
Exclusive: ServerFarm CEO discusses data centre workforce woes
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Not only is there a clear gender disparity in the industry, but Papouchado says the existing workforce is aging.
Four Asian data centre heavyweights agree to pool expertise
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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In a move that could be of detriment to the smaller players in the data centre market, four tech giants have signed a cooperation agreement.
Google wants carbon-free energy for data centres 24/7
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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Google has released a report detailing its progress in making its data centres sustainable, aiming to provide carbon-free energy 24/7.
Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.
Chinese espionage: Sweating Apple insists breach allegations are 'not true'
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The dust still hasn't settled on the report that caused Supermicro's stocks to collapse, and now Apple is stressing its innocence.
Supermicro, Apple, & Amazon vs crippling scandal – who's lying?
Sat, 6th Oct 2018
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A Bloomberg report claims that Supermicro sold motherboards with Chinese spy chips to Apple and Amazon, causing Supermicro's stock to plummet by 40%.
World's first carbon-positive data centre due to be powered on
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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EcoDataCenter will be launching its new facility in Sweden that not only has no carbon emissions, but also promotes the reduction of them.
Digital Realty launches new global command center
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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The facility is set to optimize customer experience by providing stability and rapid response capabilities for its customers around the world.
Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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The lawsuit believes GDS has been engaged in a 'ruse' to enrich insiders by acquiring data centers that aren't as valuable as the company claims.
Exclusive: Aruba lays bare its data centre cooling operations
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Aruba's Lorenzo Giuntini says data centres have an obligation to adopt free cooling systems to improve energy efficiency.
Iron Mountain achieves 100% renewable energy at EU data centres
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Iron Mountain celebrates 100% renewable energy milestone at its EU data centres, improving sustainability in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK.
Equinix beware: Digital Realty throws down gauntlet with new $1.8b acquisition
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Digital Realty challenges Equinix with a USD $1.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Ascenty, aiming to dominate in South America's colocation market.