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Craig Scroggie is a prolific author with a keen interest in the technological developments and strategic expansions in the data center sector. His writings predominantly focus on NEXTDC's initiatives, Australia's leading data centre solutions provider, detailing their regional growth, cutting-edge facilities, and sustainability practices. Scroggie's columns encapsulate major projects including the establishment of new data centres across Australian cities and extending to international locales like New Zealand and Malaysia, highlighting significant advancements such as Uptime IV certifications and partnerships with major tech giants like AWS and Google Cloud.

In parallel, Scroggie also explores pivotal developments in cybersecurity and data management, shedding light on company movements and strategic leadership changes within tech giants like Symantec. His writings offer insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, noting trends in data strategy roles and the integration of cybersecurity into corporate governance. Scroggie captivates his audience by connecting technical enhancements and strategic corporate planning with broader digital transformation and security implications, delivering a holistic view of the tech industry's future direction.

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NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
NEXTDC has launched Adelaide’s first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.
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NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.
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Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.
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New Zealand and Malaysia featured in NextDC expansion plans

Mon, 22nd May 2023
NextDC's website was quietly updated last month to include plans for new data center developments, including in Kuala Lumpur and Auckland.
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NEXTDC named panellist for Data Centre Facilities Supply Panel Contract

Thu, 18th May 2023
NEXTDC appointed as panellist on Data Centre Facilities Supply Panel Contract, allowing direct service to government agencies.
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HDR designs two NEXTDC data centres colocated in Melbourne

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
HDR has designed two NEXTDC colocation data centres in Melbourne that are set to house Australia’s largest and most comprehensive cloud ecosystem.
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NEXTDC opens $1b+ next gen sovereign data centre in Sydney

Wed, 21st Sep 2022
Australian data centre as a service provider has officially opened S3, its largest Sydney development to date.
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NEXTDC's S2 data centre brings AWS Direct Connect to Sydney

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
The Sydney data centre is the fourth NEXTDC facility in Australia to host AWS Direct Connect for private network connections.
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NEXTDC eyes up Darwin, NT, as next data centre pad

Mon, 1st Nov 2021
NEXTDC has purchased land in Australia’s Northern Territory, which is set to be the site of the company’s newest data centre.
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NEXTDC announces Google Cloud expansion for Victoria

Wed, 21st Jul 2021
NEXTDC has announced that their M2 Melbourne data centre will now provide low-latency, secure access directly to Google Cloud from anywhere in Australia.
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NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program

Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.
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NEXTDC brings new data centre to Western Australia's Perth

Tue, 4th Aug 2020
NEXTDC opens P2 Perth, the city's first Uptime Tier IV-certified data centre, enhancing WA’s connectivity with high-capacity global networks.
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Change of local leadership at Symantec

Thu, 31st May 2012
Symantec appoints Brenton Smith as new leader for the Pacific region, replacing Craig Scroggie who leaves to explore other business ventures.
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Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Tue, 1st May 2012
Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
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New senior role at Symantec

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.
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Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
Symantec’s survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.
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Symantec appoints ex-cybercrime prosecutor

Tue, 30th Mar 2010
Adam Palmer has been named Norton Lead Cybersecurity Advisor who brings with him over ten years of experience in private industry and government service.
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Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role

Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.
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Dell joins SNIA ANZ

Tue, 24th Nov 2009
Dell Australia joins the Storage Networking Industry Association of Australia and New Zealand, with Justin Boyd of Dell appointed to the Board of Directors.