Simplifying the complexity of managing Virtualised Databases

Database virtualisation is on the rise due to its cost savings, efficiency and agility benefits. According to a recent survey of nearly 500 IT Professionals conducted by SolarWinds, the majority of respondents (76 percent) have virtualised their databases and/or are using a hybrid approach of...

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Interxion to purchase data centre facilities in Marseille

INTERXION HOLDING NV has signed an agreement to purchase the SFR Netcenter data centre facilities in Marseille, France. When fully built out, the data centre (“MRS 1”) will provide approximately 5,700 square metres of equipped space and a minimum of 6MW of customer-available power. The...

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Worldwide IT market showing tentative signs of improvement

According to the newly published International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Black Book (Doc #250222), recent volatility will gradually give way to a more positive outlook for IT spending in the second half of 2014. With the U.S. and other mature economies mostly heading in the right direction...

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Firehost appoints EMEA VP

FireHost, the secure cloud provider, has appointed Eleri Gibbon as Vice President of EMEA. In this position, Gibbon oversees FireHost's business in the region, including all aspects of sales, business development, partners, and support.

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entrustIT certifies against the CIF Code of Practice

APM Group, the Cloud Industry Forum’s (CIF) independent certification partner has announced...

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SSE Telecoms appoints new MD

SSE Telecoms has appointed Colin Sempill as managing director. Colin will succeed SSE...

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Data centre end user take-up has doubled

New research just released by GVA Connect, the data centre specialist division of property adviser...

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VIRTUS Data Centres intelligent by design approach enhances energy efficiency

VIRTUS Data Centres is the first to deploy Excool indirect cooling technology in London delivering...

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The Perstorp Group selects PROS Big Data applications

The Perstorp Group has selected PROS big data applications to enhance its customer experience and...

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Shopzilla implements a Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub

Shopzilla, a leading source for connecting buyers and sellers online, has deployed a Cloudera...

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Six Degrees Group underpins UK public sector's building operations

Converged services provider’s infrastructure used by LHC to support procurement for 150...

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Videos

Liz Blackman, Chief Marketing Officer at Avantra, discusses the continuing importance of DEI, despite some recent ‘push back’, explaining the importance of women's perspectives in creating balanced...
DCS talks to KPMG at the DCA's 2025 10x10 Event
In this video, DCS talks to SWEP at the DCA's 2025 10x10 Event
Will Edwards, Consultant at BCS, describes his journey from professional rugby to data centre project management, as part of BCS’s Athlete Career Transition Programme, designed to address the data centre...

Expert Opinions

By David Brown, SVP International Business, FireMon.
Steve Clifford, director of data centres, EMCOR UK, explores the challenges of data centre demand and explains why with the right planning, engineering expertise, and risk management, retrofitting existing...