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Data Centre Operators stories - Page 27

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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5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Japan’s global data center dominance stems from robust tech talent, unique standards, Asia Pacific's largest market, and major global players' presence.
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NEXTDC's Sydney data center wins gold for operational sustainability
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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NEXTDC's S1 Sydney data center has been awarded Uptime Institute Tier III Gold Certification for Operational excellence.
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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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On-Demand data center interconnection platform deploys PoP
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Datacenter.com's new Amsterdam facility sees the deployment of DCspine's PoP, enhancing cloud service connectivity across 30+ Netherlands-based data centres.
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Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
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NextDC risks losing 3 leased data centers unless it drops $280m fast
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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APDC Trust is currently finalising contracts, and will soon issue NextDC with a first right of refusal notice for the $280 million deal.
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NextDC brings Oracle FastConnect to Aussie customers
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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One of Australia’s top Data Centre-as-a-Service providers NextDC is adding Oracle FastConnect to its list of cloud offerings.
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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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‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.
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Dell EMC launches 3 new servers for the modern data centre
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Partners now have access to three new Dell EMC servers tailored for software-defined environments, edge and high performance computing (HPC).
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Root Data Center adds GTT Point of Presence in Montreal facility
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Root Data Center partners with GTT Communications to establish a new PoP in Montreal's largest data facility, enhancing global connectivity options.
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Equinix continues to dominate Cloudscene's data center leaderboard
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Equinix has topped Cloudscene's final data center leaderboard for 2017, dominating all regions for the fourth consecutive quarter.
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Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.
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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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AT&T expands network into Equinix data centers
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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AT-T and Equinix are expanding their relationship to offer AT-T Switched Ethernet Service with Network on Demand to businesses in Equinix data centers.
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Accelerating global interconnection with the acquisition of Metronode
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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This US$792 million acquisition of Metronode will see us expand our reach in the country, which has been called for by a number of our customers.
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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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NTT MSC launches new state-of-the-art data center expansion
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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NTT MSC celebrates launch of Cyberjaya4 Annex Data Center, expanding Malaysia's role as regional data center hub.
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CorpCloud rides wave of WA success with NEXTDC
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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NEXTDC partners with CorpCloud to expand its data centers in Perth and Melbourne, supporting CorpCloud's rapid business growth.