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Data Centre Operators stories - Page 10

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 invests £29 million in London data centre expansion

Tue, 15th May 2018
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Equinix is set to inject GBP £29 million into expanding its London Slough campus data centre, bolstering connectivity for financial markets.
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Introduction to blockchain: Why IoT and blockchain are a great match

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.
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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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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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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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Google's new investment in Dutch data centre brings total to €1.5b

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Google is investing a further €500m into its Dutch data centre that ran on 100% renewable energy from day 1 to further expand the facility.
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Google's data centre investments in EU since 2007 exceed EUR 4.3b

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Google's data centre investments in EU have reaped widespread benefits according to a recent report from Copenhagen Economics - but change is needed.
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Frankfurt to overtake London with largest data centre cluster in EU

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Frankfurt is preparing for substantial extra growth over the next year, with more than 11 data centre expansions announced by major providers.
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Gartner provides recommendations around Equinix CEO's abrupt departure

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Equinix CEO Steve Smith steps down, leading to uncertainty in the datacenter industry. No immediate impact expected.
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Dublin who? Huge new data centre campus launching in Cork

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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T5 Data Centers have entered the European market with the announcement of a new €200m data centre campus in Cork, snubbing the usual spot Dublin.
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Vocus sets up subsea cable PoP in ST Telemedia's Singapore data center

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Vocus has selected ST Telemedia's Singapore data center, STT Tai Seng, to be the point of presence (PoP) for its new submarine cable.
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Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.
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How to speak like a data center geek: Artificial intelligence

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Explore key AI concepts in our 'Data Center Geek' series, from algorithms to deep learning, and discover how interconnection powers these advancements.
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Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.
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How to deploy data exchanges and integration for data monetization

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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These and other digital business models are predominately based on data exchanges, which are now a pre-requisite for doing digital business at scale.
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How carriers and service providers can expand global presence and reach

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Content providers must be as close as possible to omnichannel-based consumers at the edge to deliver the greatest quality of service.
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Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.
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Future Irish policy to 'treat data centres like hospitals & road infrastructures'

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Ireland's digital minister spoke at Datacentres Ireland and highlighted his ambition to pave the way for future data centre innovation.