Colocation stories - Page 117
In technology, colocation is used when an organisation or an entity rents space for server and hardware storage to another organisation. Power, internet connection, cooling and security systems are supplied to the tenants.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
Dell 'disaggregates' OS10; opens up new flexibility for data centers
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Dell has launched its new ‘disaggregated’ OS10, which it says will provide new levels of software flexibility and programmability for data centers.
Exclusive: Data center specialist hits local market
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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partners
Sweden's Bergvik Flooring has signed an Australian reseller and entered discussions with a Hong Kong reseller as the company plots expansion in APAC.
Security concerns main barrier to hybrid IT adoption
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Australian organisations are increasingly adopting hybrid IT architectures, with security being the main concern, according to CenturyLink.
Inside Facebook's data centers
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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facebook
Facebook has several data centers around the world, including Fort Worth Texas, Altoona, Prineville, Forest City and Lulea.
Asia nets first Tier IV Gold data center with US$300m Thai facility
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Asia will have its first Tier IV Gold data center in 2017, with SuperNap International building the US$300 million facility in Thailand.
PCCW Global joins NextDC community of carriers and service providers
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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nextdc
NextDC has inked a colocation deal with PCCW Global, the international operating division of Hong Kong-based HKT.
2016: The year of hybrid cloud solutions?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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If you thought hybrid cloud was big now, wait til next year, with IDC predicting 'a big year' for solutions built on hybrid cloud architectures.
Data center investment booming - and dramatically reshaping IT industry
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Leading cloud providers are investing many billions of dollars expanding their network of hyperscale data centers in order to cope with huge demand.
Security main barrier to managed IT
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Increased adoption of hybrid IT by IT decision makers is giving rise to numerous security trends, according to CenturyLink.
AT&T ramps up colocation footprint with Digital Realty deal
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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AT&T and Digital Realty have joined forces in an expanded deal that will broaden AT&T’s colocation footprint, enabling it to expand into more markets.
IBM bolsters Softlayer direct links with new data centre deals
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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IBM is beefing up its Direct Link service, signing deals with data centre providers including Digital Realty, Equinix and Verizon.
EMC on top in worldwide enterprise storage systems market
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Hyperscale infrastructure and server-based storage continue to dive spending in enterprise storage, according to IDC.
Refocusing IT resources on innovation crucial
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Organisations should consider a hybrid IT approach in order to free up resources so they can spend more time on innovation.
Will data centres be taking to the water next year?
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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A US company has launched an energy efficient waterborne data centre prototype, with construction of the first commercial offering now underway.
Hybrid IT: Helping enterprises increase agility, balance demands
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Hybrid IT is emerging as a way for organisations to balance growing demands on their infrastructure, and the increasing need to be agile.
Data centres in 2016: Emerson's top five trends
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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The cloud is getting complicated, architecture is trumping technology and and the neighbourhood data centre is moving in according to Emerson.
NextDC celebrates channel with inaugural partner awards
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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NextDC launches its first annual Partner Awards to honour outstanding collaborators in five categories, reflecting 238.5% growth over three years.
Schneider Electric scoops hat-trick of UPS and data centre awards
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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power / energy
Schneider Electric has taken out a hat-trick of awards at Frost & Sullivan’s Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards.
Microsoft signs cloud deal with NSW Government
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Microsoft cloud, mobility and collaborative solutions are being made available to NSW Government departments in one of the largest deals of its kind.
Equinix wins for green innovation leadership
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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cleantech
Equinix has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2015 Asia Pacific Data Center Green Innovation Leadership award for the second year in a row.