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Backup vendor launches SaaS app to tackle ransomware

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Known as a provider of backup solutions for enterprises and data centres, Rubrik has changed the mould after taking a new approach to security.
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Iron Mountain partners with Google Cloud for new subscription service

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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The global data centre company says the new partnership with Google Cloud says the partnership will unlock insights and create new revenue streams.
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AXA IM acquires DATA4 and its 15 data centres across Europe

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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The company has held a 37 percent stake in DATA4 since 2012 and has now completed a 100 percent acquisition with international expansion on the cards.
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HPE introduces AI & cloud automation with latest storage portfolio update

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced new features to HPE3PAR focusing on enabling users to make better use of their data.
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Digital Realty opens up IBM Cloud access in 70 global data centres

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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Digital Realty today announced that it will be expanding its dedicated access to the IBM Cloud in 15 major metropolitan areas around the globe.
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Has SIEM met its match with today's cyberthreats or is there life in it yet?

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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In its early stages SIEM was a trailblazer but now there are many that say it can't keep up with today's cybercrime - LogRhythm says different.
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Starting with its data centers, Fujitsu plans to be 100% renewable by 2050

Sat, 21st Jul 2018
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The company has made the bold announcement to be powered by 100 percent renewable sources at all of its operations around the world.
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Facebook commits to 100% solar power for data center campus

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Facebook's Prineville data center campus will be powered 100% by renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with Pacific Power.
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​Lenovo combines public cloud with private in latest development

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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​​Lenovo Data Center Group has announced the latest member to its ThinkAgile portfolio - a 'cloud in a box' solution.
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New 17 acre data centre campus opens for business in London

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Virtus has announced two data centres have officially gone online with another on the near horizon, burgeoning its IT capacity in the region.
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Mercedes F1 head of IT discusses data storage – and the woes of backup

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Matt Harris has been with the team for 20 years and here he shares its incredible data history - including a data outage he will take to his grave.
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New MIX PoP launched at Aruba's Global Cloud Data Center​

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Aruba has secured a PoP deal with the Milan Internet eXchange (MIX) to establish new interconnections from its modern (and huge) data centre campus.
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Alibaba Cloud to team up with two-time F1 champion

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Alibaba Cloud has announced a partnership with former Formula One (F1) champion Fernando Alonso to provide cloud infrastructure.
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Construction begins on EU-funded 'best data centre in the world'

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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A consortium of vendors has celebrated construction commencement of a project designed to test and validate the feasibility of new data centre tech.
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AvantiGas opts for UK-based Six Degrees in multi-cloud transformation

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The deal will see Six Degrees building and hosting the international company's data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 countries.
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US biggest player in $12b data center market – but APAC's catching up

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The global data center transformation market is in a good place for all those involved in the industry – and this trend is set to continue.
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DE-CIX partners with euNetworks to launch 'Project Reach'

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The point of the Project is to reach into more data centres and expand the locations where customers can connect to the DE-CIX peering platform.
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New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China

Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Apple has launched a jointly funded initiative to promote renewable energy in China in an attempt to reduce the effects of electronics manufacturing.
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Photo Gallery: Interxion celebrates London expansion with LON3 launch

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Last night Interxion hosted an event on the top floor of the City Hall with 360 degree views to mark the launch of its third London data centre.
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AirTrunk appoints two new recruits – says focus is on APAC expansion

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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AirTrunk hires Dana Adams as new COO and William Nicholson as technical director of critical environments to expand its presence in Asia Pacific.