Operations & Systems
Beyond the blueprint: The fusion of function and form in data centre design
Data centre design is more than just appearance – it’s an intricate blend of logistics, energy efficiency and technology implementation. Voices from the industry share their views on achieving a balance between aes...
Why Qatar is the ideal home for data centre investment
Brendan Press, Chief Commercial Officer at Gulf Bridge International, emphasises the country’s position as a leading location for data centre operations. He discusses the investment in digital infrastructure, dominant s...
Beyond Earth: The next frontier for data centre innovation
An ASCEND study has confirmed space data centres could transform the European digital landscape. To understand the benefits of non-Earth data centres and explore the data from the study, we speak to Yves Durand,...
HVO backs up data centres’ transition to net zero
Data centres and data transmission networks around the world are estimated to generate around 330 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. As demand is set to increase exponentially through the widespread adoption of...
From perimeter to rack: Unpacking the five layers of data centre protection
Data centres have targets on their back. Threat actors are incessant on infiltrating where they can, which is why the infrastructure ecosystem must be secure both inside and out, says Sienna Cacan, Global Enterprise...
What industry factors and policy discussions do you anticipate will influence...
Spokespeople from the founding members from the Asia Pacific Data Centre Association share insights on the key influences shaping the region’s data centre market. Across the globe, the way data is housed across in...
How Leaseweb’s East Coast expansion tackles extreme conditions with i...
Richard Copeland, CEO, Leaseweb USA, discusses the recent data centre expansion in Miami, New York City and Washington D.C., and offers insights into geo-redundancy, engineering efforts and the trends set to take over ...
The downtime dilemma: Uptime demands and business fears of IT provider...
We explore two sides of the same coin, balancing the need for uptime and resilience from data centre operators with businesses’ fears of downtime when switching providers. Expert insight from Terry Storrar, Managing D...
Exploring the transformative force of AI in data centres
There are a range of issues signalling a pivotal shift in the world of data centres – among them rapidly evolving customer requirements, sustainability, skills enhancement and the custodianship of data, says Rennie D...
Strategies to deal with increasing AI demand in the data centre design and...
Data centres must evolve to accommodate the challenges posed by AI workloads. Salih Toyran, Director Mission Critical, chapmanbdsp, explores strategies for optimising infrastructure and implementing advanced cooling...
Why the hyperscale cloud bubble is bursting
Isaac Douglas, Chief Revenue Officer at Servers.com, outlines why, despite the dominance of hyperscale operations, exercising caution is essential in refining cloud strategies to avoid the allure of superficial and...
How AI plays a dual role in on-premises data centre environments
Steven Blees, Sales Director Benelux at Juniper Networks, explores why automation has become a necessity, the benefits of implementing AIOps within the data centre and how to ensure a network environment is suitable for...
Pure Storage empowers Andra to cut data centre footprint by 80%
Andra, the French National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management, has turned to Pure Storage to modernise its IT infrastructure with a secure, reliable and resilient data storage platform that fulfils sustainability...
Bord Gais Energy set to benefit from Kyndryl’s management of hyperscaler and p...
Kyndryl’s focus on improving Bord Gáis Energy’s IT infrastructure will enhance end-customer experiences by ensuring less downtime, platform stability and faster resolutions. In an economy recently challenged by hi...
NetApp continues to steer AMF1 to optimised performances from track to TV
Earlier this year, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and NetApp, an intelligent data infrastructure company, renewed their ongoing partnership ahead of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship to optimise the AMF1...
Empowering cross-continent connectivity with subsea innovations
WIOCC’s transformative journey from a regional service provider to a global connectivity powerhouse is driven by strategic partnerships and investments. With a focus on expanding infrastructure and enhancing o...
Raising the shield: Implementing a unified architecture for data centre...
In the ever-evolving landscape of hyperscale data centres, Colt Data Centre Services navigates the cybersecurity frontier with Armor’s cutting-edge solutions. Guy Gibson, IT Infrastructure Manager at Colt DCS,...
Art pushes technology: How VAST Data’s solutions accelerate Pixar’s cinematic mag...
Pixar’s innovative productions have redefined the boundaries of technology integration in visual storytelling. Its collaboration with VAST has set the foundation for AI-powered cinematography while allowing quick a...
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