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Red Hat & NVIDIA boost AI security with BlueField integration

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Red Hat and NVIDIA team up to enhance AI security and efficiency with OpenShift support on NVIDIA BlueField data processing units, debuting as a technical preview.
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Compuware recognised in CIOReview's 2024 top 10 list

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Compuware Technology has been recognised in CIOReview's Top 10 Data Center Solutions for 2024, applauded for its energy-efficient power supply technologies.
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Centerprise International holds esteemed place in UK public cloud frameworks

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Centerprise International has secured its place in two major UK public cloud frameworks - CCS Cloud Compute 2 and YPO Cloud Services, exemplifying its ongoing commitment to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions to the public sector.
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Top 6 data center infrastructure management best practices

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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DCIM isn't just about keeping documentation up to date all the time; it's also about monitoring what the documentation represents.
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Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data center receives Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data centre in Japan has achieved the Stamp of Approval for Management and Operations from Uptime Institute Professional Services.
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Wistron & Kalray unveil data centre storage appliance

Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Wistron and Kalray have introduced FURIO1200, a storage system designed to boost data center performance with its hyper-fast capabilities.
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How memory failure prediction keeps data centers and the digital economy up and running

Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The modern world relies heavily on data centers, making server hardware reliability crucial. Machine learning can predict memory failures, improving uptime.
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How can active front end drives reduce operating and capital costs for data centres?

Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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Data centers can achieve energy savings of 20 to 60% by using variable speed drives, but they can also cause energy losses due to harmonics.
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Raritan launches new data center products to market

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Raritan launches second-gen Dominion LX II models for at-the-rack and remote IP access, aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
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Microsoft's underwater data center comes up for air

Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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The data center housed 864 servers and cooling system infrastructure in a watertight steel tube that was approximately the size of a shipping container.
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Cohesity named as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Gartner's Magic Quadrant names Cohesity as a leader in data center backup and recovery solutions. Cohesity praised for its modern data management approach.
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Digital Realty scoops Green Lease Leaders award

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Digital Realty has been honoured as a 2020 Green Lease Leader by the US DOE's Better Buildings Alliance and IMT, recognising its eco-friendly leasing efforts.
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Advanced Energy develops 48v power rack for Open Compute Project

Tue, 19th May 2020
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Advanced Energy has introduced a new 48-volt power rack for the Open Compute Project, aiming to enhance data centre efficiency and reduce power loss.
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Manage what you measure with clarity

Mon, 4th May 2020
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Data center management solutions enable facilities and IT professionals to intelligently reduce energy consumption.
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Sunbird Software releases latest DCIM software

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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dcTrack is able to perform battery runtime calculations based on detailed battery specifications and the present plant load.
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Plans for floating data centre in Singapore revealed

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Keppel Data Centers plans Singapore's first floating data centre, using seawater cooling and LNG for power. Expected to save energy and land.
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Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
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Huawei's solution for streamlining data centre construction

Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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The company's new offering provides services to support the design, build and operation of Tier-4 data centres.
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EkkoSense hits 100,000 milestone with its data centre sensor tech

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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EkkoSense reaches a milestone with over 100,000 sensors deployed in data centers, providing real-time monitoring and planning capabilities.
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AMS-IX deploys open networking with Pluribus Networks

Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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AMS-IX partners with Pluribus Networks to modernise its global multi-site network using open networking and SDN, enhancing performance and flexibility.