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Data Centre Operators stories - Page 24

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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Equinix continues global expansion with Microsoft collaboration

Tue, 8th May 2018
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The interconnection and data centre company has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to provide direct connectivity to twenty cities globally.
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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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Hong Kong shines at workplace culture awards

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Employers that are more transparent, supportive of staff growth and lead by example are more likely to be rated as a good place to work by staff.
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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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Equinix closes Metronode deal: Everything you need to know about the acquisition

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Equinix's acquisition of Metronode, adding 10 data centres across Australia, enhances its footprint, particularly in Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, and Brisbane.
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NEXTDC to purchase three commercial property sites for data center development

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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NEXTDC announced its intention to purchase three new commercial property sites for future data center developments in Australia.
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Equinix: 5 things we learned from our customers about multicloud security

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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Equinix's SmartKey beta reveals key multicloud security insights: from agile HSM services to preferred private interconnections via ECX Fabric.
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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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8 beautiful shots of Equinix's Dallas Infomart data center

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Equinix's stunning Dallas Infomart, a blend of glass and steel inspired by The Crystal Palace, offers expansive colocation space and a Latin America gateway.
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UKCloud invests in UK's first high assurance cloud platform

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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​UKCloud has announced significant progress in designing and building the first high assurance cloud platform for the UK's government systems.
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Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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25 of Microsoft Azure services and 10 Office 365 services have received the certification from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
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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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Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.
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Datacloud Asia 2018 wraps up with award winners announced

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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The awards were presented on the closing day of the event with winners including Equinix, Digital Realty, Munters, Global Cloud Xchange, and NEXTDC.
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Gartner names the top trends impacting digital infrastructure and operations

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Gartner report highlights the choice facing IT infrastructure organizations in a digital world, according to analyst David Cappuccio.
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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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Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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The international capacity deployed by companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon rose 14-fold between 2012-2016.
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Infomart announces the sale of three data centers

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Infomart sells three major US data centres to IPI Data Center Partners, expanding the latter's footprint in San Jose, Hillsboro, and Ashburn.
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Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Schneider Electric partners with Equinix to battle high energy prices in Australia. New services will help businesses access low-cost renewable energy.