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The changing demand for data center services

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, businesses are looking at how they can use IT to benefit their organization.
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Organisations 'not doing enough' to prevent data breaches

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Up-to-date security systems, usable security, and awareness on how to deal with threats and social engineering are needed.
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What actually happens inside a Microsoft data center?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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With more than 100 data centers in 34 regions, Microsoft has the scale to meet almost any need a customer could have.
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Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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supply chain
Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.
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Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
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F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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F5 and Equinix launch adaptable tech to blend IT and cloud, ensuring secure and fluid hybrid cloud app services.
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Equinix on data: Insuring a bright future

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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insurance
Many insurers have robust customer facing platforms and technology can help them to address their customer needs.
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Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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equinix
Find out which global shopping meccas also host Equinix data centers - London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai, Shanghai and Sao Paolo.
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Disaster recovery in the cloud equals business continuity for all

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Cloud disaster recovery market to surge, promising uninterrupted operations for businesses of all sizes with 70% planning adoption.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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Why companies are jumping into data lakes

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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colocation
Firms are adopting 'data lakes' to navigate and utilise the torrent of digital information for competitive edge and enhanced analytics.
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Speak like a data center geek: Big data

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
Dive into the 'big' in big data—massive datasets yielding insights for a digital world estimated at 44B gigabytes by 2020.
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How Asia is taking the lead in cloud computing

Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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cloud services
More than anything else, the Index suggests that the infrastructure required to deploy cloud services in Asia Pacific is now quite mature.
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Achieving milestones: The gloves are off for this IT MSP enabler

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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solarwinds
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managed services
SolarWinds MSP announced the most rapid integration progress achieved to date, as SolarWinds N-able and LOGICnow transition to a unified brand.
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Enterprise disaster recovery: 3 common scenarios

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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iaas
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cloud services
The cloud provides a secondary DR location and infrastructure with little or no up front investment and an affordable pay-as-you-go scenario.
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Instagram to roll out online shopping platform

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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instagram
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retail
On a platform known for its power of mobile discovery, we're excited to announce an easier experience to shop the products you love on Instagram.
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Equinix opens scary-good data center in Transylvania

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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colocation
Equinix opens state-of-the-art data center in Transylvania with 'blood-curdling screams' and 'horrifying doom'.
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What you need to know about the Mirai botnet behind recent major DDoS attacks

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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ddos
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
A DDoS on DNS provider Dyn last week managed to disrupt an array of the internet's biggest websites, including Paypal. Here's what you need to know.
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Leveraging interconnect fabrics will help IT organisations 'build again'

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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We see this phenomenon already in play as our customers re-architect their infrastructures using strategic interconnection.
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Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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webcam
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tablets
Facebook's Zuckerberg unwittingly highlights global webcam spying risk, spotlights vital need for robust digital defences.