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Data Centre Maintenance / Management stories - Page 4

A data centre cannot run effectively without being properly maintained and managed. Poor maintenance can often lead to catastrophic data loss and physical damage. Data centre maintenance and management is undertaken by data center operators as a key responsibility. It involves ongoing inspection, cleaning, analysis, repairs and recovery of all electrical hardware and components.

​​Regular data centre maintenance is a crucial part of a data centre's operations. It's essential for improving data centre design and making sure clients are kept happy and satisfied with their storage and data options.
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BAI aims to reach net-zero by 2040 with new program

Tue, 31st May 2022
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BAI Communications Australia has announced a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 as part of its Towards Carbon Neutral (TCN) program.
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Devastating cyber attacks expected to hit energy sector

Tue, 24th May 2022
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Energy executives anticipate life, property, and environment-compromising cyber attacks on the sector within the next two years.
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Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters

Mon, 23rd May 2022
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ABI Research finds Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and cybersecurity concerns are prompting the upgrade of 1.3 billion electricity meters by 2027.
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The Huawei APAC conference kicks off with digital transformation

Fri, 20th May 2022
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More than 1500 people from across APAC have gathered for the Huawei APAC Digital Innovation Congress to explore the future of digital innovation.
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Legrand unveils Nexpand, a data center cabinet platform

Thu, 19th May 2022
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Legrand has unveiled a new data center cabinet platform, Nexpand, to offer the necessary scalability and future-proof architecture for digital transformation.
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Telstra and Silver Trak Digital delivers 5G to the cinemas

Mon, 16th May 2022
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Telstra and Silver Trak Digital say they've launched Australia's fastest and most secure delivery of content over 5G for cinemas.
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Siemens showcases new automated solutions for data centers

Mon, 16th May 2022
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Siemens has implemented new automated solutions and AI in the Baltic region's largest data center, providing insight into the future of data center management.
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Keysight Technologies introduces new next-gen DPT solution

Mon, 16th May 2022
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Keysight Technologies has announced its new next-generation Double-Pulse Tester (DPT) with the PD1550A Advanced Dynamic Power Device Analyser.
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SmartCIC report reveals top five 5G carriers in the world

Fri, 13th May 2022
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The Global Cellular Performance Survey also found that 5G networks are delivering high download speeds but lagging in upload speeds.
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Energy storage demand momentum continues, says BYD

Fri, 13th May 2022
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BYD has announced an expansion of its production capacities and will deliver 250,000 units of its energy storage system, BYD Battery-Box Premium.
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Schneider Electric's new solutions for net-zero carbon buildings

Wed, 11th May 2022
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Schneider Electric announces two new offerings to tackle building sustainability and efficiency while also enhancing occupant comfort.
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DigitalBridge makes $30 million equity investment in LEDC

Wed, 11th May 2022
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DigitalBridge Group, an affiliate of DigitalBridge, has invested AUD$30m in Leading Edge Data Centres, accelerating its regional expansion plans.
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ABB unlocks sustainable energy upgrades for data centers

Wed, 11th May 2022
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ABB says its new microgrid solutions will get data centers ready for the green revolution and use their own energy sources with a reduced carbon footprint.
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Multiplex, NEXTDC making strong progress on S3 data centre

Tue, 10th May 2022
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Multiplex has made a significant achievement on Stage 1 of NEXTDC's S3 data centre, 'topping out' the structure in the Artarmon on Sydney's lower North Shore.
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ESP acquires BraveGen in bid for energy efficiency

Tue, 10th May 2022
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New Zealand company ESP has acquired BraveGen, to create what it says is the country's largest energy efficiency and sustainability solutions business.
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Tech Data to use Pluribus Networks' cloud solutions in APAC

Tue, 10th May 2022
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Tech Data partners with Pluribus Networks to accelerate digital transformation in APAC data centers, with $94bn investments predicted by 2027.
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Hubs report finds 3D printing market to triple by 2026

Mon, 9th May 2022
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Hubs says it's annual 3D Printing Trend Report finds the market will hit $44.5 billion by 2026, based on a 24% compound growth.
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Power at the edge: the role of data centers in sustainability

Mon, 9th May 2022
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Singapore lifts moratorium on new data centre projects, but with emphasis on power efficiency and sustainability.
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Grasping the opportunity to rethink the metrics of a sustainable data centre

Mon, 9th May 2022
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Data centres can improve efficiency by better collaboration between facility and IT operations teams, says SoftIron.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SoftIron CMO on Data Center Sustainability

Mon, 9th May 2022
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SoftIron's CMO, Andrew Moloney, discusses sustainable data center solutions and trends in this Power/Energy feature.