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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.
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Schneider Electric: Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Schneider Electric unveils how untapped data within data centres can bring significant efficiency gains and cost savings through big data analytics.
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Micron21 seeks security professionals for cyber terrorism challenge

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Micron21 has put forth a 'cyber terrorism' challenge to see if anyone can breach their security with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.
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The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

Fri, 5th May 2017
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BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.
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CloudHealth expands into VMware and data center environments

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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CloudHealth introduced the platform as a tool that enterprises can use to gain integrated analysis across cost, usage and performance in the data cent.
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Is it time to let the X-factor determine data center temperature?

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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The idea is that servers are sensitive to temperature; they fail more quickly at higher temperatures than lower temperatures.
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Data centre PUE: Sneak peek at Schneider Electric's new white paper

Mon, 1st May 2017
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The white paper looks at the factors that should be considered when acquiring and analysing data on a continuous basis for calculating PUE.
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One size fits all: Ixia's latest launch for hyperscale & microscale data centers

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Ixia unveils Vision Edge 40 and 100, promising to enhance performance and security across diverse data center scales.
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Equinix: Localise and optimise traffic at the digital edge

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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The digital edge - This is the place where information is exchanged, transactions are conducted, and data is gathered and analysed.
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How sustainability, DCIM and the Open Compute Project present opportunity for colocation providers

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Colocation providers eye sustainability, DCIM, and OCP for cutting costs and new revenue streams, amid a rising eco-conscious market.
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The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
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Data center managers set their sights on 2017

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Luckily for data center managers, there are a plethora of tools and steps available to ensure your data center is operating in an efficient state.
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Schneider Electric opts for sustainability route with latest solution

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Schneider Electric unveils Ecoflair, a cutting-edge solution, marking a giant leap in sustainable data center cooling efficiency.
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Brocade brings in virtual machine visibility for storage networks

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Brocade's innovative G610 switch and VM Insight promise unmatched VM-level monitoring, revolutionising storage network performance.
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Don't let an aging UPS bring you down: Assess your replacement options

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Aged UPS units pose critical risks; time to evaluate newer, efficient alternatives and avert potential IT disasters.
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Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC 10 years on

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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I know it's cliché, but it really does seem like yesterday, the $6.1 billion purchase of American Power Conversion.
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How to speak like a data center geek: Virtual reality

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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Tech giants like Facebook are all in, with the company saying it could spend $3 billion in the next decade to improve virtual reality.
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Equinix: Realizing the true potential of NFV

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Equinix champions flexible networks via NFV, unlocking rapid, cost-effective service delivery for enterprise digital transformation.
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Colocation providers have options in integrating open compute project data center architectures

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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I wanted to more clearly make the case for why colocation companies – in addition to Internet Giants – should pay close attention to OCP.
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Leveraging cloud shift and interconnection with BMC Software

Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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BMC Software harnesses cloud and interconnection to transform IT services, promising reduced costs and higher customer satisfaction.
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Microsoft and QDT collab 'with an eye to the future' for the server market

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Microsoft and Qualcomm innovate for cloud's future, joining forces on the centrepiece Qualcomm Centriq 2400 server platform.