Clavister Completes Acquisition of Cybersecurity AI Specialist Omen Technologies
Clavister has completed the strategic acquisition of Omen Technologies AB to enhance the company’s portfolio and to tap into the fast-growing AI market. READ MORE…
The compounding benefits of sustainable network management
Magnus Bjornsson, CEO of Men&Mice discusses why sustainable networking is the answer for any network manager interested in the effortless transfer of data, seamless migration between platforms and uninterrupted service as they onboard a recent company acquisition. Read more…
Clavister Introduces Disruptive Subscription-based Pricing Model – Lowering Barriers to Innovative Cybersecurity Solutions
Clavister has announced the introduction of a new, innovative pricing model. Reflecting the company’s transition to a recurring revenue model focused on subscriptions, the development will enhance accessibility to Clavister’s latest cybersecurity technology. READ MORE…
Small Businesses: The Future of the New Normal
Rob Hancock, Head of Platform, Giacom explains why SMBs are the future of the new normal and what the channel can do to enable and equip this growing sector more effectively. READ MORE…
Innovative Tier III Ready Data Centre Design Nominated for Major Award
A Tier III Ready Data Centre design was shortlisted for a DCS Data Centre Power Innovation award. CENTIEL has been working closely with Cannon Technologies to help with the design and implementation of modular UPS technology for the Tier III ready data centre design. READ MORE…
Belden Continues Forward-Thinking Innovation with New Q4 2021 Product Launches
Belden has announced several new Q4 2021 product launches designed to put safety, reliability and flexibility at the forefront in enterprise and industrial environments. READ MORE…
Future-Proofing the Data Centre
For today’s operators, future-proofing the data centre covers a broad spectrum of requirements. Rowland Kinch, CEO at Custodian Data Centres discusses how the continued pace of change and scale in the industry means that data centre providers are having to think forward to stay in the race. READ MORE…
The nightmare before Christmas
Scary backup stories are not just for Hallowe’en. Richard Root, Digital Marketing Specialist, ATTO Technology suggests we gather around the spooky glow of our computer monitors and read these three real-life, backup horror stories! READ MORE…
Glide Group Appoints Bruce Girdlestone as Sales Director for Higher Education Sector
Bruce Girdlestone joins Glide having previously worked in the fixed and wireless telecommunications industry, leading sales, business development and product teams. READ MORE…
ATTO Technology Announces Support of LTO-9 Tape Technology
ATTO Technology has announced support for LTO-9 tape technology across its product lines. Linear Tape-Open generation nine (LTO-9) technology improves upon the prior generation with more storage capacity and transfer speed. READ MORE…
In the limelight: green data centre operations
It’s no surprise that going “green” is top of the agenda for many data centre providers. Fabrizio Garrone, Aruba representative on the Board of Directors of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact takes a closer look at how the sector is minimising its environmental impact. READ MORE…
Three ways to future-proof your data centre
The amount of data created and consumed every day continues to grow rapidly, and all eyes must be on future expansion plans to ensure they are ready to capitalise on this demand. Dave Sterlace, Head of Technology at ABB Global Data Center Solutions, takes a look at three key trends which will be instrumental in delivering the data centres of the future. READ MORE…
Aggreko Launches Greener Upgrades in Support of Sustainable Data Centre Construction
Aggreko has reaffirmed its commitment to more sustainable data centre construction with the launch of its Greener Upgrades. READ MORE…
Why IoT and Smart City Technology Will Make It Possible to Sustain Growth
IoT has the potential to address many of the challenges of urban growth with smart city solutions. For all its potential, building and maintaining smart cities is not without its own challenges. Xavier Dupont, Senior Director Product Line, at Lantronix, highlights what these challenges are and how to overcome them. READ MORE…
Data Centres Must Prepare for Construction Supply Chain Fall-out
The construction industry’s well-documented supply struggles should serve as a reminder to data centre operators to ensure schedules of new facilities are adapted to avoid costly disruption, according to Aggreko. READ MORE…
29 Dec: Kao Data Expands Leadership Team, Appointing Matthew Harris as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Kao Data Expands Leadership Team, Appointing Matthew Harris as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Following his position as Managing Director at Goldacre Noé Group, Kao Data’s original founders and investment firm, Harris joins the company’s c-suite, having overseen the financial evolution of the business from inception. READ MORE…
Developments, Opportunities and Challenges for Cabling and Network Solutions
Michiel Panders, R&M General Manager Europe excl. DACH looks at why it’s more important than ever to make informed decisions about solutions that bring fibre closer to workplaces and end-users and increase the bandwidth of WiFi access points. READ MORE…
Extreme Nordic Climate Means UK Contractors Must Improve Equipment Strategies, New Report Suggests
Consistently low temperatures and high humidity remain key challenges for UK and Irish contractors building data centres in the booming Nordics market, according to a new guide from Aggreko. READ MORE…
Eight Trends in Cloud Computing to Look Out For in 2022
As 2022 approaches, Amir Hashmi, Founder and CEO of zsah, a managed IT and cloud solutions provider lists eight trends expected to continue into the new year. READ MORE…
Arcserve N Series Appliances Shortlisted for Computing Security Excellence Award 2021
Arcserve has announced its N Series appliances have been shortlisted for the prestigious Computing Security Excellence Award 2021 in the backup, recovery and DLP category. READ MORE…
MicroCare Appoints a New VP of Global Sales & Marketing
MicroCare has announced that Ray Bellavance has joined the company as the Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing. Bellavance is responsible for establishing and implementing the sales and marketing strategy for MicroCare in North America and will advise on and support sales and marketing efforts in Europe, UK and Asia. READ MORE…
ABB Marks Five Years of Driving Industrial Transformation with ABB Ability Innovations
ABB is proudly celebrating five years of ABB Ability innovations. Officially introduced at ABB’s Capital Markets Day in October 2016, ABB Ability solutions have been the bedrock in establishing ABB’s presence in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market. READ MORE…
TREs and the IoT: Enabling a Trusted Connected Future
Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) and IoT Security Foundation share a common vision: to secure the IoT and drive sustained growth through trusted connectivity. In this article, Claus Dietze, Chair of the TCA Board, explains how Tamper Resistant Elements (TRE) can help the IoT achieve its potential. READ MORE…
ABB Expands Offerings to Provide Reliable, Quality Power for Global Telecommunications Infrastructure
Building on its proven GP100 rectifier platform, ABB Power Conversion has developed a new lower-voltage, true three-phase, 6-kilowatt (kW) version to provide the power levels needed in telecommunication and networking applications. READ MORE…
£231 Million Acquisition of Established Nordic Data Centre Platform
D9 has completed the acquisition of Verne Holdings, a data centre platform in Iceland, operating on a former NATO site near Keflavik, for a valuation of approximately £231 million. READ MORE…
Mayflex Appoints New Security Account Manager
Mayflex has appointed Sarah Long as an account manager to manage and develop accounts in the North West area of the country, with a specific focus on the security product portfolio as part of the converged solution. READ MORE….
Netskope Names Raphaël Bousquet Senior Vice President, EMEA and LATAM
Netskope has announced the appointment of security and networking industry veteran Raphaël Bousquet as Senior Vice President, EMEA and LATAM. Bousquet will manage sales and field teams across several of Netskope’s fastest-growing regions. READ MORE…
In the data centre, the focus has long been on cabling solutions supporting ultra-high densities and faster data transmission. In the LAN and intelligent buildings, it is all about network convergence, deploying a unified cabling system. Dominic Ross, Technical Manager UK & Ireland, Siemon looks at the environments that fall in between.
Ekinops Partners with b<>com to Develop Future Access Network Solutions
Ekinops has announced a new research collaboration with the French innovation centre, b<>com. Utilising b<>com’s private-public partnership model, the collaboration will see the two organisations develop technologies for private cloud infrastructures with use cases in eHealth, artificial intelligence and telecoms. READ MORE…
Extreme Networks Completes Acquisition of Infovista’s Ipanema – SD-WAN Business Ahead of Plan
Extreme Networks has announced it has completed the acquisition of Ipanema, the cloud-native, enterprise SD-WAN division of Infovista. READ MORE…
Eaton Advances Grid-interactive Data Centres to Support Grid Decarbonisation and Improve System Stability in Collaboration with Microsoft
Eaton has announced that it is working with Microsoft to identify ways for data centres to monetise existing assets and integrate more renewable energy sources to help create a more sustainable and stable grid. READ MORE…
Siemon appoints global data centre and fibre specialists
Siemon has announced the expansion of its data centre and fibre expertise with the addition of two new experts: Gary Bernstein as global data centre solutions specialist to lead the company’s global data centre sales strategic initiatives and Tony Walker as global fibre product marketing manager. READ MORE…
CENTIEL Launches UPS to Protect the Power for Medical Imaging Equipment
CENTIEL has launched a stand-alone UPS specifically to provide back-up power for medical imaging equipment in the healthcare sector. READ MORE…
Westcon-Comstor Expands Partnership with Juniper Networks
Westcon-Comstor has announced the expansion of its partnership agreement with Juniper Networks. READ MORE…
Developments in IoT technology have enabled smart buildings to take connectivity to the next level. Kelly Allen, Director Nokia Alliance EMEA, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise looks at how linking with existing building management systems can further support the goal of ensuring time, cost and energy efficiency.
Peter Ruffley, CEO, Zizo, explains how edge IoT and analytics can provide a powerful mechanism for translating complex data sources into a streamlined, lower cost platform with faster return on investment and higher value.
Vertiv Introduces a New Remote Power Panel and a Busway System to Standardise, Simplify and Scale Data Centre Operations
Vertiv has introduced two new power distribution systems to simplify data centre management and scalability. READ MORE…
Song Toh, Vice President – Global Network Services, Tata Communications looks at how we’ll see organisations looking at spinning up their digital infrastructure, making it agile, secure and – most importantly – future-ready for any unforeseen circumstances, such as the pandemic.
STL appoints Paul Atkinson as CEO for its Optical Networking business
STL has announced the appointment of Paul Atkinson as the Chief Executive Officer for its Optical Networking Business. Paul’s appointment is in line with the widened portfolio and the increased global reach of STL’s Optical business. READ MORE…
UBS Asset Management Acquires Innovative Data Centre Business in UK, Driving Site Expansion and Platform Development
UBS Asset Management (UBS-AM) Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) has announced the acquisition of Datum Datacentres in Farnborough, within easy reach of London. READ MORE…
Subex Rebrands IoT and OT Cybersecurity Product as Sectrio
Subex has announced the completion of the rebranding exercise of its Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity product Subex Secure. READ MORE…
Aniket Khosla, Vice President Product Management with Spirent, examines the current state of play when it comes to next-generation Ethernet connectivity.
Glide Group Appoints Chris Bates as Chief Financial Officer
Glide Group has announced the appointment of Chris Bates as the organisation’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). READ MORE…
Schneider Electric and the University of Birmingham Dubai Build Green, Energy Efficient Data Centre On-site at New Campus
Students and academics at the University of Birmingham Dubai’s new campus are set to benefit from one of the UAE’s most advanced on-site data centres – a high-performance, highly energy efficient facility reflecting the University’s sustainability aspirations. READ MORE…
The World can Accelerate Urgent Climate Action and Halve Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions by 2030
The world can accelerate urgent climate action and halve carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030, according to Schneider Electric, recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation in 2021 by Corporate Knights. READ MORE…
Riello UPS Launches Range Of Lithium-Ion Battery Solutions
Riello UPS has introduced dedicated lithium-ion battery solutions across much of its range. READ MORE…
Efficiency and waste remain two of the largest challenges for greenhouses, leading to the development of robots to improve operations. However, this presents challenges that require the latest computing technologies, explains Martin Frederiksen, Managing Director of Recab UK.
Securing More Power From Within
Secure Power Ltd has made some key changes within within its team. Nick Morley has been named the company’s new service director, while Alicia Hewitt has been promoted to service manager and Ashlee Doughty and Sheila Fisher have been promoted into the first of a number of new business development and contract retention roles. READ MORE…
Panduit Launches Enterprise SmartZone Cloud DCIM Software
Panduit has launched SmartZone Cloud Software, its enhanced Azure cloud-based enterprise web application, that integrates power and environmental monitoring with cabinet access, asset tracking and connectivity management. READ MORE…
Livingbridge Acquires North and Completes Strategic Acquisition of Data Techniques on Day One
North has been acquired by Livingbridge. The news comes as North confirms it has significantly expanded its UK footprint with the strategic acquisition of Data Techniques. READ MORE…
Matthias Gerber, Market Manager Office Cabling, Reichle & De Massari, looks at the use of SPE in building automation, supporting the extended reach implementation of small sensors and the miniaturisation of networking equipment.
Kalam Meah Joins TP-Link to Spearhead ISP Division
TP-Link has announced the appointment of Kalam Meah as its ISP Director for the UK & Ireland.
Kalam joins TP-Link having spent the last 20 years working in various positions in telcos and vendors including Orange, T-Mobile & ZTE, amongst others. READ MORE…
Mayflex & USystems United in Driving Sustainability
Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is now using USystems as their exclusive distributor in the UK. READ MORE…
North Strengthens Leadership Team with Chief People Officer Appointment
North has announced the appointment of Coreen Bone to the position of Chief People Officer (CPO). The hire will see Bone join North’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Glen Williams. READ MORE…
Hardik Parekh Joins Five9 as Chief Information Security Officer
Five9, Inc. has announced the appointment of Chief Information Security Officer Hardik Parekh, an industry recognised executive with a track record of developing and maturing world-class security programs in enterprise companies including Intuit, Amazon, and Splunk. READ MORE…
Iceotope Announces CPD Accredited Course for Data Centre Liquid Cooling
As the global data explosion and resulting data gravity further impact IT operations, Iceotope has announced a CPD accredited training module to help the industry prepare for the ubiquitous deployment of liquid cooling solutions. READ MORE…
Matthew Hawkridge, Chief Technology Officer at Ovarro, explains why secure RTUs can mitigate threats against critical national infrastructure.
Cervest Appoints Lila Tretikov Chairperson of Board of Directors
Cervest has appointed Lila Tretikov to lead its Board of Directors. Tretikov’s expertise in scaling companies for rapid growth will assist Cervest in bringing its Climate Intelligence platform and EarthScan product to market. READ MORE…
STL Access Solutions appoints global industry pioneers to its Technology Advisory Council
STL has announced a Technology Advisory Council for its Access Solutions business, which focuses on wireless and open networking technologies. The council will constitute Hank Kafka, Guy Lupo and John Medamana, senior professionals who are pioneers in the areas of wireless systems, software orchestration systems, software-defined networking, and passive optical networks. READ MORE…
Global Technical Realty & KKR Build Momentum with Tel Aviv Added to Data Centre Portfolio
Global Technical Realty (GTR) has announced the launch of a new 10.5 megawatt (MW) data centre in Petah Tikva, Israel’s premier data centre hub. READ MORE…
Business Strategist from Fortune 500 Company Joins Exciting New Venture – Reinforcing the Potential of DataQube’s Breakthrough Edge Data Centre System
DataQube has actively recruited for a number of key roles following the successful deployment of a fully operational unit that is 5G-ready. The first new member to join the team is Philippe Rechsteiner, who has been appointed as CFO to help drive the company in the next stage of its development. READ MORE…
Quantum appoints Ross Fujii as General Manager
Quantum has announced software veteran Ross Fujii will advance the company’s transformation and growth strategy by stepping into a new role as General Manager of Emerging Markets and Product Marketing. READ MORE…
NetUtils appoints new Commercial Director
Steve Nicholls joins NetUtils to focus on helping public sector organisations strengthen security and gain better value for money. READ MORE…
Proximity appoints Dominic Thomas as Business Development Director
Proximity has announced the appointment of Dominic Thomas as Business Development Director. READ MORE…
Fluke is calling for companies to upgrade their cable testers to ensure that wired Internet of Things (IoT) networks comply with current Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards.
Kimberly Alexy joins Netskope Board of Directors
Netskope has announced the appointment of Kimberly Alexy to the Netskope Board of Directors. Alexy will support the next phase of Netskope’s rapid growth and its commitment to helping enterprises and governments move toward a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture. READ MORE…
The Pervasiveness of Data and Data-Centric Security Strategy
Adam Strange, Global Marketing Director at Titus, by HelpSystems, illustrates the pitfalls of information security architecture and explains how shifting to data-centric strategies will protect data at file level throughout its entire life cycle. READ MORE…
Alan Stewart-Brown, VP EMEA, Opengear explores why businesses that have done well through the lockdowns have been successful because of the growth in demand for their services. However, ongoing success depends on overcoming the technology challenges Covid-19 raised.
Iceotope announces OEM agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to provide liquid cooling at the edge
New agreement delivers Iceotope’s liquid-cooled chassis with HPE ProLiant servers in any remote environment. READ MORE…
Riverbed Appoints Dan Smoot as President and CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Riverbed has announced the appointment of Dan Smoot to President and CEO to drive the company’s next phase of growth and continue its momentum in delivering industry-leading visibility and performance solutions for networks and applications, anywhere users reside. READ MORE…
Extreme Networks has announced it has been selected as the official WiFi solutions provider for the historic Olympiastadion Berlin in Germany.
The EU-m30 has a range of enhanced connectivity and maintenance features, making it ideal for kiosk solutions.
DataQube Global has teamed up with KryptoKloud to safeguard its edge computing assets against cybercrime.
30 Sep: DataQube Global Assume Lead Role in Multi-million-pound Edge Data Centre Development Project
New state of the art facility powered by DataQube will comprise contemporary co-working space, cutting edge research laboratories and a range of recreational facilities to support wellbeing in the workplace.
Ross Duke, Technical Director, MLL Telecom looks at the fact that enterprise organisations in the public and private sectors increasingly require managed network providers capable of offering not only network design, consultancy and monitoring, but also the technical knowledge and skills necessary for managing emerging and future technologies. The implementation of SD-WAN is a prime example.
Innovative Technology Drives Rapid Deployment of New 5G Products, Services and Business Models
With 5G offering so much potential, Brendan Farley, VP Wireless Engineering & MD EMEA at Xilinx asks how can the industry overcome the challenges associated with cost, power and performance to ensure the second wave of 5G is a success? READ MORE…
AVEVA has announced that it has committed to setting 1.5°C-aligned emission reduction targets across all three Scopes as part of joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign.
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Arcserve has announced Arcserve N Series appliances which deliver integrated hyperscale backup, recovery and ransomware protection to enterprise infrastructures.
Data Centre Transformation: Empowering a Culture of Sustainability
Sustainability has become one of the key market differentiators within the data centre sector with many providers making great strides in their sustainability ambitions, but what other actions can the sector take to slow the effects of carbon emissions? Rob McKernan, Senior Vice President, Secure Power Europe Region, Schneider Electric investigates. READ MORE….
James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint takes a look at how the global pandemic accelerated a network transformation that had been emerging for a long time: the transition from wired networks to wireless WANs.
Arcserve has announced it has enhanced StorageCraft Cloud Services Basic so that MSPs can offer cloud backup and disaster recovery services to a broader range of customers with unprecedented ROI and profit potential.
Anritsu and Bluetest have combined their recent product upgrades to create an OTA measurement solution for verifying the WLAN RF-performance in the new 6GHz band, as well as existing WLAN standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) in the 2.4 and 5GHz bands.
Anritsu and MediaTek have announced that the first OTDOA Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) for 5G New Radio (NR) has been verified with a device containing the MediaTek M70 5G modem and Anritsu 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR.
BIOS configuration tool for Advantech BIOS images adds extra flexibility to control startup message and boot order, now available for Windows and Linux.
On one hand, the race to net zero carbon emissions is intensifying and the industry is making strides in lowering energy usage, while on the other hand, we are seeing a rapid digital acceleration, the vast proliferation of smart devices and an upward surge in data demand.
Supporting hybrid learning: the key lies in advanced IT monitoring
As universities look to deliver a seamless digital experience to their students, their IT teams must make use of transformational AIOps in IT monitoring to maintain organisational performance and secure the hybrid learning experience of students. Article by Daniela Streng, VP & GM EMEA at LogicMonitor. READ MORE…
London, United Kingdom, 21st September 2021 – Smart Buildings Show, the UK’s leading, dedicated smart buildings event, has unveiled its 2021 conference programme. The event, supported by headline sponsor Bluetooth, will take place at ExCeL London on 6-7 October 2021, featuring industry-leading speaker sessions from some of the sector’s most renowned brands, including Bluetooth, Johnson Controls, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Vodafone.
The Road to Net Zero: Kao Data Becomes First UK Data Centre to Transition from Diesel to Renewable HVO Fuel
Kao Data has announced it has taken a further step towards its Net Zero ambitions by becoming the UK’s first data centre to transition all backup generators at its Harlow campus to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel. READ MORE…
Fibre Optics for the Climate
Robert Merki, CTO, R&M believes that when it comes to protecting our atmosphere, fibre optics for your broadband is a good choice. READ MORE…
Jay Parikh, former Facebook VP, Head of Engineering and Infrastructure, joins Lacework as Co-CEO
Lacework has announced Jay Parikh has joined the company as Co-CEO. Parikh and Hatfield have teamed up as Co-CEOs to drive Lacework’s exponential growth. READ MORE…
Lumen Expands its Fibre Network in Europe
As the 4th Industrial Revolution continues to accelerate business demand for high-speed broadband and presence in the cloud, Lumen has expanded its fibre network infrastructure in Europe. READ MORE…
STL acquires Clearcomm, a UK-based Network Integration Company
STL has announced the acquisition of Clearcomm, a UK based network integration company. READ MORE…
20 Sep: Infovista Appoints Mike Kontowtt to Grow and Strengthen its Ipanema SD-WAN Partner Community
Infovista Appoints Mike Kontowtt to Grow and Strengthen its Ipanema SD-WAN Partner Community
Infovista has announced that Mike Kontowtt has been appointed as Vice President overseeing its growing Ipanema SD-WAN channel business. READ MORE…
GTT Launches Secure Co-Manage Feature for SD-WAN and Security Services
GTT has announced the addition of the Secure Co-Manage feature to its EtherVision portal to provide customers with enhanced network security visibility and the ability to make real-time changes to network configuration and firewall policies. READ MORE…
Europa driving forward tech in logistics
Europa has long been aware of the importance of IT in logistics which has been brought to the fore as a result of the pandemic, triggering a digital transformation influenced by new customer behaviour, unpredictable demand, supply interruption and restricted movement. READ MORE…
Quantum Acquires Surveillance Portfolio and Assets From Pivot3
Quantum has announced an agreement to acquire the video surveillance portfolio and assets of Pivot3, extending Quantum’s global surveillance customer base and go-to-market and bringing technical talent with deep expertise in video surveillance, ecosystem solutions and analytics applications. READ MORE…
Cat. 8.1 Cabling System Certified
R&M is the first manufacturer with an approval mark from GHMT for the copper cabling of the future. Cat. 8.1 system enables data transmission of up to 40 Gigabit over Ethernet. READ MORE…
Bluepoint Technologies Appoint New Business Development Manager
Bluepoint Technologies has announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager, Chris Moss MBA. READ MORE…
Backup generators are vital to ensure 100% uptime and reliability for data centres. But not all generators are created equal. Markku Vainamo, ABB Global Product Manager for Generators, outlines the most important technical factors to consider when specifying a generator for a data centre.
STULZ helps data centres beat the heat with its CyberCool Free Cooling Booster
STULZ has announced the worldwide availability of its CyberCool Free Cooling Booster – a free cooling module that enables data centres, as well as industrial applications, to benefit from environmentally friendly cooling. READ MORE…
Pandemic driven data reliance fuels record data centre investments
Knight Frank has released key findings from its Data Centre Report 2021, published in partnership with DC Byte, which evidences that the data centre market has experienced strong momentum in 2021. READ MORE…
A safe pair of hands – why experience is critical in choosing a post-Covid data centre provider
How do businesses go about choosing a data centre partner? Darren Watkins, Managing Director for VIRTUS Data Centres asks what should they prioritise? And is experience a key priority? READ MORE…
Softing expands IIoT gateway for Industry 4.0 integration in process plants
smartLink HW-DP from Softing provides controller-independent access to PROFIBUS DP networks. Besides HART IP and FDT, data for optimising processes can now also be made available via an OPC UA interface. READ MORE…
Energy-efficient fibre solutions are leading the way towards a more sustainable Europe, says Prysmian Group
Latest Industry Insight highlights the need for operators to prioritise green solutions for the post Covid-19 era, with optical fibre significantly outperforming its rivals in terms of consumption. READ MORE…
How Your Network Became “The Bermuda Triangle” and How You Can Fix It
When COVID-19 hit, virtually all users left on-premises overnight to work from home. Networking teams immediately had to solve a whole new world of problems – from connectivity, to performance, to security – within what Hansang Bae, Field CTO at Netskope calls a ‘Network Bermuda Triangle of Uncertainty’. READ MORE…
Interos Enhances AI-powered Platform
Interos has announced that it has significantly enhanced its AI-powered platform to deliver instantaneous visibility into the extended supply chains of organisations worldwide and to provide powerful continuous insight into three major risk categories impacting global vendor relationships. READ MORE…
Proximity Rolls Out Tier 1 Carrier and Cloud Gateway Connectivity Services
Proximity Data Centres has announced two new connectivity services to accelerate the choice of high speed, low latency connectivity solutions available to enterprise customers using its rapidly growing portfolio of UK-wide edge colocation data centres. READ MORE…
Wireless Logic expands European footprint with the acquisition of Things Mobile
Wireless Logic has further strengthened its European presence and global capabilities with the acquisition of Things Mobile. READ MORE…
Activating the AI-Powered autonomous machines with Axiomtek’s latest fanless edge AI system
Axiomtek has introduced the AIE900-902-FL, its edge AI computing system for advanced AI-powered autonomous machine applications. READ MORE…
Fusion Broadband embraces Equinix in global expansion of its SD-WAN service
Fusion Broadband has expanded into Equinix which will give it a significantly larger global footprint and enable it to offer customers enhanced performance and more advanced connectivity options. READ MORE…
Vantage Data Centers breaks ground on Berlin and Warsaw campuses
Vantage Data Centers has announced it has broken ground in Berlin and Warsaw. These developments are part of the company’s $2 billion European expansion and will provide hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises with hyperscale data centre campuses in two sought after EU regions. READ MORE…
AVEVA supports the power and utility industry in drive to digital transformation
AVEVA has reaffirmed its support for power providers joining the new breed of digital-industrial companies that are changing their business models to take full advantage of new digital capabilities. READ MORE…
Demystifying safety for UPS Li-ion battery systems
Gareth Hackett, Saft’s expert in large-format lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, explains how to specify Li-ion batteries in mission-critical UPS systems for data centres that provide safety as well as performance. READ MORE…
Cutting-edge privacy feature from Atlas VPN allows users to have rotating IP addresses
Atlas VPN has introduced a privacy feature called SafeSwap that further enhances the anonymity of its users. READ MORE…
Does inefficient power system design present a risk of complacency for Nordic Data Centres?
Cheap energy prices in the Nordics could lead to complacency and inefficient power system design if this issue is not addressed during data centre construction, says Aggreko. READ MORE…
The wheelbarrow effect: cloud security under pressure
While the ‘wheelbarrow effect’ is likely to exist for as long as digital transformation accelerates, Ryan Sheldrake, Field CTO EMEA, Lacework believes it is key that teams remember that moving non-cloud-native applications into the cloud environment will only open the door to more risk. READ MORE…
Sustainability a top concern for businesses looking for data centre services
Aruba has reported an increased interest in its green data centre services in H1 2021, as companies across Europe prioritise a “green recovery”. READ MORE…
Anritsu and Samsung extend collaboration to deliver latest 5G release 16 technology
Anritsu has announced that it has verified a number of key 3GPP Release 16 features using its Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A in combination with Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business latest 5G Exynos Modem. READ MORE…
Panduit Launches New Generation FlexFusion Cabinets
Panduit has launched its FlexFusion cabinets which can be custom configured to meet the specific needs of any ITE environment. READ MORE…
Stratus has announced the next generation of its Stratus ftServer…
Netskope launches the SASE Accreditation
Netskope has announced the SASE Accreditation which offers professional and formal accreditation on SASE for enterprise IT and cybersecurity practitioners. READ MORE…
Sanctuary awards Maintel contract to deliver SD-WAN enabled network
Sanctuary has appointed Maintel to deliver a future-proofed SD-WAN enabled solution for its 800 sites. READ MORE…
LogicMonitor expands AIOps investments with acquisition of Dexda
LogicMonitor has announced it has acquired Dexda. The acquisition contributes to LogicMonitor’s vision of establishing a global AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) Centre of Excellence. READ MORE…
Corero and Juniper provides critical DDoS protection solution to Plusnet
Corero and Juniper have teamed up to provide Plusnet with their joint DDoS Protection Solution to protect its infrastructure, business and customers within seconds of a DDoS attack. READ MORE…
Knowledge gaps around SASE may hinder business progress
The shift to remote working saw a rise in platforms to facilitate virtual operations and, in response, businesses began adopting technology solutions to strengthen their cybersecurity stance and improve network performance. Michael Wood, CMO at Versa Networks, looks at one of these solutions – the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). READ MORE…
Cloud security company Lacework announces expansion in EMEA
Lacework has announced a global business expansion into the EMEA region. READ MORE…
Apricorn releases industry’s largest portable, encrypted drive
Apricorn has announced the release of the 20TB Aegis Fortress L3 SSD. The 20TB Aegis Fortress L3 brings innovation, speed, security and high performance, with an unprecedented level of storage capacity in an encrypted portable drive. READ MORE…
Liquid Cooling Sustainability Gains – Energy Efficiency and Data Centre Waste Heat Recovery
David Craig, CEO of Iceotope explains how implementing and capitalising on the sustainable data centre can help to stimulate economic growth while causing the least amount of harm to the planet. READ MORE…
Fluke Reliability’s eMaint CMMS software added to RS Components’ maintenance solutions to enhance reliability workflows for customers
Fluke Reliability has announced a partnership with RS Components to provide eMaint computerised maintenance management system software to help RS Components’ customers predict failures, eliminate downtime, and improve reliability. READ MORE…
Future Facilities’ solution employed to vet the design and maximise operational efficiency of France’s first Tier IV Colocation Data Centre
Future Facilities’ 6Sigma Digital Twin solution has been employed by Thésée DataCenter, both in the design and ongoing operational running of its Tier IV-certified French data centre. READ MORE…
Extreme Networks expands Cloud footprint with new data centre in the UK
Extreme Networks has announced it has added a new Regional Data Center (RDC) in London, enabling customers to run its native cloud management platform, ExtremeCloud IQ, on Microsoft Azure. READ MORE…
DataQube Global unveils world’s first edge data centre system with multiple shape and configuration options
DataQube Global has deployed a fully operational edge data centre system at its campus in Cambridge. READ MORE…
Atlas VPN launches a new privacy feature to block third-party trackers and ads
Atlas VPN has launched Tracker Blocker to give its users more control over their online privacy. It aims to stop data brokers from using third-party trackers to gather insights about users’ online activities. READ MORE…
Anritsu, Spirent and TOYO Develop a New Solution for Evaluating 5G Video Quality
Anritsu has announced a new solution for evaluating the video quality of 5G devices. READ MORE…
Legacy Data Centre Modernisation is Key for Sustainability
As the industry focuses on becoming more sustainable, Andy Connor, Channel Director, EMEA, Subzero Engineering, believes beginning with legacy facility modernisation holds the key to its success. READ MORE…
Telia Company’s Divestment of Telia Carrier Completed
Telia Company has completed the divestment of Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra as all conditions, including regulatory approvals, have been met. READ MORE…
Zayo connects to Proximity’s edge colocation data centre in North West England
Proximity Data Centres Limited has announced a major network enhancement to its edge colocation data centre at Chester Gates (Proximity Edge 4). READ MORE…
Edging closer to 5G with edge data centres
To match the performance expectations of 5G applications, the network needs both centralised large-scale data centres and small de-centralised edge data centres (EDCs), located much closer to end-user devices. Andreas Sila, VP Market Management, Data Center, HUBER+SUHNER investigates the options. READ MORE…
SkyLab B.V. To Use Semtech’s LoRa Edge for New Prototyping Board
Semtech Corporation has announced that SkyLab B.V., will utilise Semtech’s LoRa Edge asset management platform (LR1110) to develop its small form-factor prototyping board. READ MORE…
Scality Announces Availability of ARTESCA on the VMware Marketplace
Scality has announced that ARTESCA is available on the VMware Marketplace. The VMware Marketplace enables customers to discover and deploy compatible, validated third-party solutions to VMware environments. READ MORE…
CMP Products launches technical ‘Knowledge Base’
CMP Products has launched a comprehensive ‘Knowledge Base’ to support customers and users of cable glands in a variety of industry sectors. READ MORE…
Axiomtek’s MANO540 with 10th Gen Intel Core Processor accelerates Edge Computing applications
Axiomtek has announced the MANO540, a mini-ITX motherboard powered by the FCLGA1200 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processor with the Intel H410 chipset. READ MORE…
Primeur signs a new international partnership with Advanced Cyber Solutions
Primeur has signed a new partnership for the use and resale of its Enterprise Data Integration and GDPR compliance solutions with Advanced Cyber Solutions further strengthening its strategy of expansion and growth with the aim of becoming the leading reference in Italy and internationally in the world of Enterprise Data Integration. READ MORE…
NHS Test and Trace Strengthen Their Cyber Defences
NHS Test and Trace has selected Risk Ledger to manage cybersecurity risks in their supply chain as a proactive measure to mitigate the increasing risks NHS and other critical national infrastructure organisations face from supply chain cyber-attacks. READ MORE…
Nebulon Introduces smartInfrastructure Support for HPE ProLiant Servers with AMD EPYC Processors
Nebulon broadens server platform choice to include HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen 10 Plus servers with AMDEPYC processors for smartCore and smartEdge solutions. READ MORE…
Radiation-Hardened MOSFET Qualified for Commercial and Military Satellites and Space Power Solutions
Power supplies in space applications operate in environments that require enhanced radiation technology to withstand extreme particle interactions and solar and electromagnetic events. Microchip’s M6 MRH25N12U3 silicon transistor withstands extreme space environments and extends the reliability of power circuitry. READ MORE…
Trends that will shape the data centres of the future
Data centres are vital to the continuity of daily operations in businesses. Alan Hayward, Sales & Marketing Director at SEH Technology believes that now is the time for the data centre sector to take the lead when it comes to tackling climate change. READ MORE…
Global Technical Realty and KKR Announce Development of First UK Data Centre Campus
Global Technical Realty (GTR) has announced it has reached an agreement with SEGRO to develop a data centre campus in Slough, UK to meet demand from high-growth global technology companies. READ MORE…
Next phase of growth: Indigo announces brand refresh after an impressive year of growth
Indigo has announced record growth after a year that saw demand for services increase significantly. As the company enters a new phase of growth, Indigo has unveiled a refreshed brand that includes changing the brand name of the company to Indigo from Indigo Telecom Group. READ MORE…
Deceptive email attacks are on the rise – the workforce is the key to fighting them
Lior Kohavi, Chief Strategy Officer & EVP Advanced Solutions, Cyren takes a look at how to defend against malicious email attacks. Read more…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has joined the line-up for this year’s Smart Buildings Show, on 6-7 October 2021 at London’s ExCel exhibition centre, as a supporting association.
Ekinops selected by United Group to build next-gen Optical Transport Network in Croatia
Ekinops has announced that United Group has chosen Ekinops’ innovative DWDM solution to build optical fibre networks for its Croatian subsidiary, Telemach Hrvastska. READ MORE…
Delta Presents High Power Density 48V/12V Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter
Delta has unveiled its High Power Density Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter U50SU4P162 for data centres, super computers and other high-tech systems. READ MORE…
Nokia WING to enable worldwide IoT connectivity for HMD Global’s enterprise data solution
Nokia has announced a collaboration with HMD Global using Nokia’s Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) to enable seamless global IoT connectivity for HMD’s IoT solution for enterprises. READ MORE…
Corning Introduces Revolutionary Fibre Designed to Accelerate Network Transformation to 5G, Cloud and Beyond
Corning has introduced its latest innovation, Corning SMF-28 Contour optical fibre, to help telecommunications operators address the ever-expanding number of connected devices, build out of 5G networks and advances in cloud computing. READ MORE…
Italian Banking Institution Creval Has Deployed Pluribus for Multi-site Data Centre Network Modernisation
Creval deploys Pluribus Adaptive Cloud Fabric solution powered by the Netvisor ONE OS to automate network operations and enable a highly resilient, active-active data centre architecture. READ MORE…
The challenges of monitoring 5G networks
Rick Fulwiler, Chief Solutions Architect at NETSCOUT looks at how network operators are faced with the question of how to construct a 5G strategy that maximises the benefits while minimising the challenges and risks. READ MORE…
Airedale Launch Updated EasiCool Evo2 Precision Air Conditioner with 57% More Cooling Power
Airedale has launched the latest in its EasiCool range of precision cooling units, EasiCool Evo. Updated with new technology and with an extended operated envelope, the EasiCool Evo has been specifically designed with the global small/edge data market in mind. READ MORE…
Will Rising Summer Temperatures Disrupt Indirect Free Cooling Processes?
The popularity of indirect free cooling of data centres in the Nordics region could place facilities at risk of corrosion if conditions are not correctly controlled this summer, according to Aggreko. READ MORE…
Cloud connectivity: why most UK business leaders have turned to NaaS
With cloud technology playing such a vital role, organisations must now turn their focus on optimising their investments in the cloud. Eric Troyer, CMO at Megaport says that to do so many organisations are looking to Network as a Service (NaaS) providers for their expertise in cloud connectivity. READ MORE…
Microchip Announce Expansion of Its Radiation-Hardened Arm Microcontroller (MCU) Family for Space Systems
Microchip Technology has announced the qualification of its SAMRH71 Arm-based microprocessor and the availability of the SAMRH707 microcontroller, both implementing Arm Cortex-M7 SoC radiation-hardened technology. READ MORE…
Aruba introduces its Database as a Service solution
Aruba has introduced its Database as a Service (DBaaS) solution, offering a technological environment for managing data in the cloud securely to supports all types of business application. READ MORE…
SolarWinds Accelerates Appoints Three New Executives
SolarWinds has extended its executive team with three new appointments: Rohini Kasturi, Chief Product Officer; Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); and Andrea Webb, Chief Customer Officer. READ MORE…
Poor collaboration between security and networking teams holding back Digital Transformation projects
Netskope has revealed new research showing a major breakdown in collaboration between two of the central components of the IT team – networking and security. 44% of network and security professionals described the relationship between the two teams as ‘combative’ (13%), ‘dysfunctional’ (10%), ‘frosty’ (10%) or ‘irrelevant’ (10%). READ MORE…
Checking-in on remote assets
Philippe Aretz, Channel Sales Director at Ovarro, explains why the deployment of remote telemetry units (RTUs) and SCADA systems have been essential to support the roll-out of mobile communications and broadcasting mediums, especially those in remote locations. READ MORE…
Team Telecom Group completes MBO
Team Telecom Group (TTG), the communications organisation behind Affini and Simoco Wireless Solutions has concluded a Management Buy-Out (MBO). The Group was already partially owned by the existing management team who have now bought the remaining stake. READ MORE…
Men&Mice Launch Micetro 10.0 to Define Sustainable Networking for Enterprise Organisations
Men&Mice has launched Micetro 10.0, the new version of its unified DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management (DDI) orchestration software, aimed at establishing sustainable networking best practices in diverse and heterogeneous global enterprise networks. READ MORE…
Nokia AirFrame enhanced with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Nokia has announced that its Nokia AirFrame data centre solutions will be upgraded with the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors to increase their compute capacity, faster data lanes and higher memory capacity. The AirFrame products will be upgraded immediately following the availability of the latest processors. READ MORE…
Megaport Launches Megaport Virtual Edge
Megaport has announced the launch of Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE), an on-demand vendor-neutral Network Function Virtualisation service that enables branch-to-cloud connectivity on Megaport’s global Software Defined Network. READ MORE…
Quantum Appoints Mauro Ballerini as Area Vice President for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Quantum Corporation has announced the appointment of Mauro Ballerini as Area Vice President of Sales for Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. READ MORE…
Proact Joins LogicMonitor Partner Network to Expand Multicloud Infrastructure Monitoring Services Powered by AIOPS
LogicMonitor has announced its partnership with Proact IT Group AB. Proact joins a distinguished group of global resellers, systems integrators, MSPs and technology integrators who are already part of the LogicMonitor Partner Network. READ MORE…
A three-step strategy to drive data centre performance and sustainability
There’s never been a better time to find a balance between data centre performance and reliability. Andy Connor, Channel Director, Subzero Engineering, EMEA investigates innovative engineering from hyperscalers taking data centre performance to entirely new levels. READ MORE…
LOGICMONITOR EXPANDS GLOBAL PARTNER NETWORK WITH STRATEGIC ADDITIONS IN EUROPE
LogicMonitor has announced it has added 11 new partners to the LogicMonitor Partner Network. Of these new additions, eight partners are located in Europe, a region where cloud computing is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years. READ MORE…
Re-imagine optical networks with a smarter approach
Optical networks need to dynamically respond to changing demands and unpredictable traffic requirements. Jürgen Hatheier, CTO for EMEA at Ciena believes a smarter approach to leverage predictive analytics is needed to change the way optical networks are built, operated and monetised. READ MORE…
Trusted Connectivity Alliance Welcomed Success of Integrated SIM Standardisation
The Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has published a new paper welcoming global standardisation efforts that have evolved integrated SIM functionality. TCA advocates global, open standards developed by recognised industry organisations including GSMA, ensuring that integrated SIM technologies can provide interoperability and security levels that match their embedded and removable SIM counterparts. READ MORE…
Kao Data hosts Civo’s OCP-Ready Kubernetes Cloud Platform
Kao Data has welcomed a new customer in Civo, a flexible, developer-first cloud platform based on K3s Kubernetes technology. The agreement will see Kao Data deploy the UK Innovation Corridor’s first fully operational OCP-Ready system and enable Civo to launch its UK cloud region. READ MORE…
Mayflex Win Avigilon Elite Distribution Partner of the Year Award
Mayflex has been awarded the Avigilon Elite Distribution Partner of the Year for EMEA, at Avigilon’s virtual partner conference held in May. READ MORE…
Innodisk Releases Blockchain SSD Securing Radical Edge Data Integrity
Innodisk’s new patented blockchain technology introduces its latest SSD solution ‘InnoBTSTM SSD’ alleviating data integrity and validation concerns through the use of digital signature and blockchain that is fully software independent. READ MORE…
Netskope names Michael Herman as VP Channel Sales for EMEA and Latam
Netskope has announced the appointment of Michael Herman as VP Channel Sales for EMEA and Latam. Herman joins with a remit to build out Netskope’s channel partnerships, support team and programmes across both the EMEA and Latam regions. READ MORE…
Ignion rebrand marks a new era for IoT technology with its Virtual Antenna
Inspired by the wide adoption of its Virtual Antenna for IoT devices, Fractus Antennas has rebranded as Ignion, a change that marks a new era of expansion and growth. With over 25 million devices deployed in only the last five years, the benefits of Virtual Antenna are making themselves felt across the IoT industry. READ MORE…
Delivering business continuity through resilient and reliable SD-WAN connectivity
Covid-19 significantly accelerated the shift to digital platforms and, as a result, Ollie Wallington, Head of Business Development at Wireless Logic says businesses are considering SD-WAN to help manage an increasingly distributed workforce. READ MORE…
Graphene for 6G Communications – IDTechEx Explores
6G will initially launch at a few hundred GHz where several diode and transistor technologies are available in the laboratory but things get tough when second-generation 6G operates at around 1THz. Making, manipulating and using the beams all potentially benefit from graphene. READ MORE…
Hitting ‘Pause’ On Digital Transformation At Your Organisation Will Only Delay Success
Before Covid-19 threw the world into disarray, many IT professionals were under immense pressure to increase the speed to deliver digital transformation. However, Simon Reynolds, Associate Director, Coeus Consulting believes that in many cases, progress since then has remained slow. READ MORE…
Openreach selects STL as a strategic partner to help build its new UK Full Fibre network
STL has announced a strategic collaboration with Openreach. Openreach has chosen STL as a key partner to provide optical cable solutions for its new, ‘Full Fibre’ broadband network. READ MORE…
Ixxat Smart Grid Gateways enable IO and Wi-Fi sensors to be connected to energy networks
HMS Networks has expanded its Ixxat SG-gateway series for networking of energy components. Two new multi-IO versions allow traditional IO-sensors as well as sensors or devices in WiFi networks to be connected to energy systems using IEC 61850 and IEC 60870. READ MORE…
Inc & Co Announces Agreement to Sell MyLife Digital to Germany’s DataGuard
Inc & Co, the business group founded in Manchester which includes companies such as Skylab, Cuhu, KNOMO London and Laundrapp has announced the sale of MyLife Digital, to Germany-based DataGuard. READ MORE…
HelpSystems Acquires Beyond Security to Continue Expansion of Cybersecurity Portfolio
HelpSystems has announced the acquisition of Beyond Security. The team and solutions from Beyond Security will fit into HelpSystems’ popular infrastructure protection portfolio featuring Digital Defense, Core Security, and Cobalt Strike. READ MORE…
Schneider Electric, in collaboration with its Elite Partner, Advanced Power Technology (APT), has deployed its award-winning EcoStruxure IT Expert software at the Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Hawke International Launches New Generation of Cable Glands
Hawke International has launched its Rapid Connection Gland (RCG) range, offering rapid termination and disconnection solutions in a cost-effective package that significantly reduces ownership expenses. READ MORE…
Globant appoints Stuart Deignan as UK MD to spearhead nationwide expansion
Globant, a digitally native technology services company, has appointed Stuart Deignan as UK Managing Director to spearhead its nationwide expansion strategy. READ MORE…
Scalability is the key to smart city growth
Phil Beecher, President at Wi-SUN Alliance, looks at how smart cities are evolving and incorporating new ideas and applications for today and in the future. READ MORE…
Smart Buildings Show has announced its 2021 event has now opened for registration. The free-to-attend conference and exhibition takes place at the London ExCel on the 6-7th October 2021.
Faster wall-mounting for connectors
The metal housings in HARTING’s Han EMV and Han HPR series are now available in versions that enable contact inserts to be mounted from the rear, an option that simplifies the placement of interfaces on switch cabinet walls, increases the installation speed and lowers costs in the long term. READ MORE…
The evolution of mission-critical digital servicing models
Prevention of data centre and edge computing downtime is far better than a reactive cure. Wendy Torell, Senior Research Analyst, Schneider Electric Data Centre Science Centre asks what steps can operators take in the quest to mitigate downtime? READ MORE…
har-modular: Modules for power, signals and data – ideally combined
Designed to help the developers’ work, HARTING is offering a solution with har-modular that is opening up an entirely new scope of flexibility on PCBs. READ MORE…
HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere MFT Achieves AS4 Drummond Certification Strengthening Company’s Security Suite Offerings
HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is now AS4-certified by Drummond Group. This certification recognises that GoAnywhere meets the full interoperability testing, so information is exchanged and received securely and according to the Applicability Statement 4 (AS4) standards. READ MORE…