US data centres consume (and waste) massive amounts of electricity

Much of the massive amounts of electricity America’s data centers devour supporting our business and online activity is being wasted running computer servers doing little or no work most of the time, according to a report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Improved energy efficiency practices could cut energy waste by at least 40 percent, saving over $3 billion annually.

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How green is a green data centre?

By Roger Keenan, managing director of London data centre, City Lifeline.

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Data centre consolidation and what it can offer you

The world of technology continues to change at a blistering pace, and that's why data centres need to brace themselves for the new innovations we're likely to see in the years ahead. One recent trend which is worth noting in this regard is that of data centre consolidation. In a nutshell, what this refers to is the tendency for data centres to utilise more efficient technologies so that they can concentrate their resources more effectively. It should go without saying that the potential...

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Level 3 opens North American data centre

Level 3 Communications, Inc. has announced the expansion of its global data center network with the opening of its newest facility, located at 524 Van Buren Street in Herndon, Virginia. The new facility achieves Level 3’s highest rating as a Premier Elite data center by offering fully redundant, high-density power and cooling systems, multi-tier security and direct connectivity to the global Level 3 network. These features provide enterprise and government customers with the necessary...

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Data centre managers must help shape future legislation, or stay a “soft target” for activists and law makers

UK data centre managers need to be aware of ongoing work to standardise their sector and get involved in the process, or risk being caught out by new laws and penalties.

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8 Solutions, a leading data centre healthcare business, has signed a three-year contract with a...
Keysource, the leading data centre design and build specialist, has appointed a Chartered Health...
Trade bodies join forces to drive best practice amongst the Cloud Service Provider community.
Industry veteran Peter Vancorenland, PhD brings more than 14 years of experience in systems...
Uptime Institute has announced 18 winning projects in the first annual Brill Awards for Efficient...
Nlyte Software has introduced Nlyte Insight for Nutanix - a purpose-built extension for use by...
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Australian fish farm undergoes IT upgrade by investing in edge infrastructure

Australian fism farming company Tassal looked at harnessing IT to make its business of growing salmon more sustainable and cost-effective. It invested in an integrated IT solution powered by Vertiv and Dell EMC for its business in Tasmania.

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