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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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How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Global data flows surge 45x in a decade, driving a digital economy boom and reshaping global GDP, McKinsey report reveals.
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Cisco dominates branded data center Ethernet switch spend

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Cisco accounts for over half of all branded data center Ethernet switch spend, while Huawei and Arista enjoy strongest vendor revenue growth 1H16.
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Equinix drives transformation with two internal promotions

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Equinix promotes Brian Lillie to Chief Customer Officer and EVP of Technology Services to lead Global Customer Success organization.
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New partnership looks to expand global VoIP presence

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Telnyx partners with Equinix to expand VoIP platform to Europe and Asia, improving network performance by over 60%.
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Increase in data centers across the globe driving fiber optic market

Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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The increase in the amount of data centers across the globe is driving fiber optic connector growth, according to new forecasts.
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Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO's server issues?

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.
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CenturyLink expands network connectivity options for global data centre customers

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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CenturyLink expands network carrier connections in its data centers, offering customers access to 99 different carriers and network providers.
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Oper8 & NEXTDC create colocation & connectivity for customers

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Australian IT provider Oper8 has chosen NEXTDC's data center network to host colocation services for IT solutions across Australia & NZ.
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YOU'RE INVITED: The value in modern data center infrastructure

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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​The digital world seems to be gaining in acceleration every day, and the data centre industry is certainly no exception.
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Software defined networking market primed for massive growth

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Technavio reports that the global software-defined networking market is set for huge growth, with a predicted 35% CAGR between 2016 and 2020.
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iseek Communications launches Veeam powered BaaS

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Australian data center provider, iSeek Communications, has launched a new cloud-based Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution using Veeam Cloud Connect.
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Research reveals data center hardware vendors facing continued negative disruption

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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Data center hardware vendors are facing disruption from software-led customer prioritisation, according to TBR.
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Fortinet data center security effectiveness near perfect, report finds

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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Fortinet has achieved a near-perfect 99.9% rating in NSS Labs' latest data centre Intrusion Prevention System test, excelling in both security and value.
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TechDay introduces new DataCenterNews brand

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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This exciting new site covers all areas of the data center scene:Technology advancements, networks and storage, managed services and cloud.
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STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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The joint venture will enable the two companies to work closely together to deliver unique modular data center solutions on a global scale.
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First quarter 2016 - worldwide converged systems generate billions

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Worldwide Converged Systems revenue has increased 11.0% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2016, surpassing $2.5 Billion in Value.
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Equinix named APAC Data Center Service Provider of the Year

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Equinix has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2016 Asia Pacific ICT Award for Data Center Service Provider of the Year at a ceremony last week.
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Construction of 'green' data centers to continue to surge

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Surge in eco-friendly data centres set amid soaring demand for containerised solutions, Technavio report reveals.
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'Considerable' increase in security risks from advanced technologies

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Increased use of social, mobility, analytics, and cloud technology has exposed organisations to data leakage and data breach situations due to misuse.
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NEXTDC M1 data centre achieves NABERS 4.5 star rating

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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NEXTDC has achieved a 4.5 rating from NABERS for its Data-Center-as-a-Service provider technology at its M1 center in Port Melbourne, Australia.