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Traditional data centre vs micro data centre deployments - who wins?

The weigh-up of the cost effectiveness of a single traditional data centre of one MW capacity against a cluster of micro data centres each of 5kW.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC launches refreshed portfolio with IT transformation focus

Only 5% of respondents are currently prepared to meet the IT requirements of digitally transformed businesses with modern platforms.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Qingteng Cloud Security makes the cut as a top vendor in latest Gartner report

Qingteng Cloud Security has been recognized as a representative vendor in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Cloud Workload Protection Platform report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Colocation providers have options in integrating open compute project data center architectures

I wanted to more clearly make the case for why colocation companies – in addition to Internet Giants – should pay close attention to OCP.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017

Storage

HPE's first anniversary brings declining revenues amid heavy market disruption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a 7% decline in revenue during Q3 2016, but saw operating margin rise to 6.2%.

By Krista Macomber • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Hyperscale

Cloud traffic set to quadruple, representing 92% of all data center traffic

Cloud traffic is expected to quadruple by 2020, making up 92% of total data centre traffic, according to the latest Cisco Global Cloud Index.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016

Storage

Brocade's Gen 6 Fibre Channels picked up by Dell EMC, Fujitsu, HDS & NetApp

Brocade's Gen 6 Fibre Channel solutions have now been picked up by the company's key OEM partners, including Dell EMC, Fujitsu, HDS and NetApp.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

Hyperscale

Designing a data center - what you need to know

CommScope unveils a vital eBook for streamlining data center design, packed with industry insights and practical tips.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

Storage

In the hyper-convergence gold rush, choose your provider carefully

Gold rushes happen because there is value to be had. The latest rush doesn't require a pick, shovel or pan, however - just a keen sense of vision.

By Matt Oostveen • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Network Infrastructure

Cisco, HPE and Dell vie for a bigger slice of the converged and hyperconverged pie

The converged and hyperconverged infrastructure markets are hotly contested as vendors compete for a bigger piece of the pie.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities

Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

Hybrid Cloud

APAC businesses gearing up for major push towards a digital future

By the end of 2017, 60% of the APAC top 1,000 (A1000) enterprises will have digital transformation (DX) at the centre of their corporate strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

Brocade

NxtGen harnesses Brocade to drive data center automation

Data center and cloud services provider NxtGen has deployed Brocade New IP networking solutions to reduce costs and deliver differentiated services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches portfolio of Open Compute offerings

Schneider Electric has debuted a portfolio of new Open Compute products and resources to make Open Computer 'more attainable' for data center managers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016