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Colocation stories - Page 42

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.
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Base-8 cabling is the key to a future-ready colocation data centre

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Greg Whiffin from Corning talks about the importance of colocation data centres and for enterprises large and small.
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ServiceNow passes security test - now certified to hold AU Govt. info

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ServiceNow secures ASD certification to manage Australian Government data, ensuring elite security for Unclassified DLM info storage.
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IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.
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Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.
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Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.
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Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Sat, 9th Sep 2017
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Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.
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NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Asia Pacific Data Centre Group has rebuffed an improved offer from 360 Capital to acquire it after NextDC refused to support the takeover.
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Nutanix helps hospital migrate from four data centres to one

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Queensland's largest public hospital, Metro North, will implement Nutanix's cloud platform to improve patient care and digital services.
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Fluccs ramps up local presence with three new acquisitions

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Fluccs bolsters its Australian footprint by acquiring three rivals: Exigent Australia, Virtual DC, and 10TB Servers, boosting its local IaaS and cloud services.
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NEXTDC names FY17 'most significant year in history'

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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From $1.8 million profit in 2016 to $23 million profit in 2017, NEXTDC is naming it as the most significant year in its history.
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Interview: Westcon-Comstor NZ on the Cisco opportunity

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Dave Rosenberg outlines Westcon-Comstor's plans and the opportunities available for Cisco resellers following the distie's exclusive appointment.
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VMware & Hitachi roll out new Unified Compute Platform

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Customers can either deploy integrated SDDC stack or build their own using Hitachi's vSAN ready node and VMware software.
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Eaton appoints Power On Australia as first integrator

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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As part of the agreement, Power On Australia will be able to design, engineer and integrate Eaton DC power systems for customers in Australia.
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Taiwan funds new data center in Saint Lucia to fuel Government digitization

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Taiwan has given over EC$1 million in funding to Saint Lucia for the development of a multi-channel data center.
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Business interruption - now a costly claims business for insurance companies

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Natural disasters push insurers to scrutinize costly business interruption claims, with losses hitting £1.4bn.
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HPE launches Cloud28+ initiative in APAC

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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HPE says the initiative provides a one-stop-shop for cloud services, helping customers attain the right mix of hybrid IT requirements.
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Bullet-proof glass & 24/7 manned security - the Fort Knox of data centers

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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When determining which data center provider to go for, security is often the first and main concern for customers.
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Fujitsu's data centre project receives two sustainability awards

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Fujitsu says data centres are one of the main drivers of the increasing GHG emissions caused by the ICT industry.
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Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Cisco has continued its buying spree, this time snapping up hyperconvergence software company Springpath to bolster its data centre portfolio.
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Rackspace adopts VMware's cloud foundation

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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The project is designed to deliver a Software Defined Data Centre with enhanced lifecycle management capabilities.