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Research uncovers top reasons customers leave colo's for the cloud – and vice versa
DataCentre infrastructure

Research uncovers top reasons customers leave colo's for the cloud – and vice versa

More than 4 of 10 respondents in a recent survey said they moved applications from public cloud to colocation providers within the last 2 years.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Private cloud revenue to drive OpenStack come 2018
Private Cloud

Private cloud revenue to drive OpenStack come 2018

Private cloud is expected to provide the majority of Openstack's revenues soon, with deployments in APAC and China growing fastest.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Key Indian data center markets to reach almost $2bil by 2019 - report
Hyperscale

Key Indian data center markets to reach almost $2bil by 2019 - report

84% of India's data center supply is concentrated in the country's five largest markets: Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Pune.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'
Internet of Things

New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'

In addition to its almost infinite opportunities, BlackBerry asserts the Enterprise of Things (EoT) comes with a host of security risks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Colocation providers are front & center in customer edge computing plans
DataCentre infrastructure

Colocation providers are front & center in customer edge computing plans

Cloud computing often requires an assist from the edge because customers often need compute power closer to wherever they are.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Customers happy to pay premium for right cloud and hosting enhancements
Edge Computing

Customers happy to pay premium for right cloud and hosting enhancements

There are big benefits in providing enhanced hosting and cloud services according to a new report, which found customers willing to pay 30% premiums.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Insights from colocation buyers delivered in new 451 Research report
DataCentre infrastructure

Insights from colocation buyers delivered in new 451 Research report

Colocation providers face increasing threats and challenges, according to a survey by Schneider Electric and 451 Research.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
451 Research: Inside the (changing) colocation customer mind
DataCentre infrastructure

451 Research: Inside the (changing) colocation customer mind

A new study by 451 Research reveals the challenges faced by colocation providers and the strategies they can adopt to remain competitive.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company
451 Research

Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company

Uptime Institute has launched a research company to provide insights for global data centre professionals and stakeholders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud
Storage

IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud

The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Everything-as-a-Service 'the next big cloud opportunity'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Everything-as-a-Service 'the next big cloud opportunity'

Everything-as-a-service is the next big cloud opportunity according to 451 Research, which says there are significant opportunities for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
ServerCentral invests in Turing Group to ramp up hybrid cloud AWS offerings
DataCentre infrastructure

ServerCentral invests in Turing Group to ramp up hybrid cloud AWS offerings

ServerCentral, a managed IT infrastructure solutions provider, has completed a strategic investment in Turing Group.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
NetApp: New data center modernization, HCI & hybrid cloud offerings
Storage

NetApp: New data center modernization, HCI & hybrid cloud offerings

NetApp identifies digital transformation as a top priority and says that global business leaders need new ways to harness their data.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Aussie data center operators get Equinix visibility tech - Tokyo next
Hyperscale

Aussie data center operators get Equinix visibility tech - Tokyo next

Equinix is making its data center monitoring software, IBX SmartView, available to Australian data center operators through its Equinix Customer Portal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Global study finds APAC businesses leading the way in digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Global study finds APAC businesses leading the way in digital transformation

A recent global study from CenturyLink has revealed Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses are on top of the world when it comes to digital transformation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Enterprises' hosting and cloud budget growth outpacing total IT spend growth
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises' hosting and cloud budget growth outpacing total IT spend growth

Growth in hosting and cloud services spend will outpace total IT spend growth this year, with a survey also highlighting the value of specialisation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service
DataCentre infrastructure

How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service

Clearly the big trends which affect IT specifically and many vertical sectors generally, are also having an impact on the data center.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream
Storage

The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream

451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment
Hyperscale

Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment

​Cloud service providers need to step up their game when it comes to aligning IT and business requirements for customers, according to a new survey.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017