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NVIDIA buys Cumulus Networks in push to grow software-defined data centres

NVIDIA is set to acquire Cumulus Networks to bolster its push into software-defined data centres, leveraging Cumulus NetQ for enhanced control and analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Gaming

It's official: NVIDIA completes its acquisition of Mellanox for US$7 billion

NVIDIA has finalised its US$7 billion acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, merging computing and networking expertise to revolutionise data centres.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020

Data Analytics

Digital Realty's new platform revolves around 'centers of data'

Digital Realty has launched a first-of-its-kind global data center platform and an accompanying roadmap to support the platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric's key considerations for deploying a hybrid data centre

Schneider Electric highlights the shift to hybrid data centres, focusing on modularity, edge computing, and the resurgence of liquid cooling for efficiency.

By Steven Carlini • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Storage

Western Digital welcomes in zettabyte-scale era with Zoned Storage

Western Digital launches Zoned Storage initiative to create open and scalable data center architectures for the zettabyte-scale era.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Hyperscale

Western Digital goes all in on Zoned Storage to face zettabyte era

Zoned storage architecture leverages standardisation of ZNS and SMR enabling more efficient, zettabyte-scale architectures for data centre customers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Edge Computing

NVIDIA's data center business slumps 10% in one year

NVIDIA's data center revenue dropped 10% year-over-year to USD $634 million, but CEO Jensen Huang is optimistic about their acquisition of Mellanox.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019

Virtualisation

Red Hat and VMware announce new reference architecture for OpenShift

Red Hat and VMware unveil a new reference architecture, streamlining deployment of OpenShift on VMware's SDDC stack, aiming to bolster hybrid cloud strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Modular data centers mitigate colocation construction risks

Schneider's Matthew Tavares believes modular data centers are key for colocation providers seeking a competitive advantage with rapid deployment.

By Matthew Tavares • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Firewalls

Dell EMC embeds security in latest servers

Dell EMC's 14th generation of PowerEdge servers has comprehensive management tools to provide security across hardware and firmware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider reveals Uptime Institute-ready pre-fab data centres

Schneider Electric has launched Uptime Institute-ready prefabricated data centres, aiming to cut Tier certification costs by 50% and speed up deployment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018

Hyperscale

Automating the data center with IBN

Apstra's CEO discusses the merits of intent-based networking and how it can adapt automation and AI for the modern data centre.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018

Unified Communications

5G needs IT and telco to converge in distributed cloud data centers

The convergence of IT and telco in distributed cloud data centres is crucial for 5G's expansion, promising lower latency and enhanced scalability.

By Steven Carlini • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018

Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC unveils latest fabric switch focusing on the 'modern data centre'

The new Z-series fabric doubles the capacity of its predecessor and is targeted at the US$19.9 billion market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric appoints new VP for UK IT division

A Schneider Electric veteran has been appointed the role to steer the company's interests in an industry increasingly dependent on the data centre.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago

From power backup to predictive maintenance, modern data centers have come a long way. Embracing new technology is key for businesses to stay competitive.

By Abby Gabriel • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018