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Data Centre Operators stories - Page 10

Data Centers need personnel and infrastructure to be able to operate effectively. Data Center Operators are companies or individual entities who take care of day-to-day operations of a data center. Responsibilities can include upkeep, maintenance and client relations.

Operators are responsible for installing and maintaining network resources, ensuring data center security and monitoring systems that take care of power and cooling.
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Epsilon & DCConnect partner to open up interconnectivity in China

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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A first for China, the integration will provide customers and partners with extended access to hundreds of data centers & cloud providers.
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5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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From power backup to predictive maintenance, modern data centers have come a long way. Embracing new technology is key for businesses to stay competitive.
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AT&T offloads 31 data centers to trim $1.1b off colossal debt

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The giant telco reportedly has $189 billion of debt, and the data center sale (18 in the US and 13 international) is a move to reduce that.
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StorageCraft claims to be disrupting storage silos

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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StorageCraft sees strong momentum as channel partners and customers embrace the company's approach to data storage and protection.
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Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
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Introduction to blockchain: Why IoT and blockchain are a great match

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.
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VMware announces new solutions for advanced networking

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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VMware reveals the Virtual Cloud Network and NSX portfolio to enhance connectivity and security for apps and data across hyper-distributed environments.
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How to stop data lakes from getting swamped

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Data lakes can quickly turn into data swamps if not managed properly, but there are ways to keep them dynamic and valuable business assets.
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Equinix adds support for new Google Cloud platform

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Equinix partners with Google Cloud to offer global connectivity, expanding access to Google Cloud Platform and Dedicated Interconnect services.
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The top trends affecting I&O teams? Gartner knows

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Gartner report challenges infrastructure and operations leaders to rethink their jobs in the digital age. #technology #digitaltransformation.
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Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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The new regions are specifically designed to support the mission-critical demands of government and national critical infrastructure.
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Equinix launches encryption SaaS for data centers & cloud

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Equinix has launched Equinix SmartKey, a key management and encryption SaaS for data protection across data centers and the cloud.
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Datacom takes data center services to Australia with AirTrunk

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Datacom Group CEO Greg Davidson calls the deal a game changer for Datacom's offerings in Australia and a key part of the organization's strategy.
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Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
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Dell EMC launches 3 new servers for the modern data centre

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Partners now have access to three new Dell EMC servers tailored for software-defined environments, edge and high performance computing (HPC).
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Equinix continues to dominate Cloudscene's data center leaderboard

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Equinix has topped Cloudscene's final data center leaderboard for 2017, dominating all regions for the fourth consecutive quarter.
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Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.
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Understanding artificial intelligence and machine learning in digital business

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Machine learning is pivotal in AI, enhancing decision-making in robotics and enterprise applications alike. Major firms are integrating sophisticated AI tools.
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How to deploy data exchanges and integration for data monetization

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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These and other digital business models are predominately based on data exchanges, which are now a pre-requisite for doing digital business at scale.
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CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.