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Interview: Cloud evolution means on-prem data centre here to stay
Hybrid Cloud

Interview: Cloud evolution means on-prem data centre here to stay

Cloudhelix's CTO discusses the future of data centres and cloud solutions and how regulations and demands will shape them.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Exclusive interview: Google's escalation of the cloud wars
Hyperscale

Exclusive interview: Google's escalation of the cloud wars

Rackware's CEO believes Google is going to be doing more acquisitions and buying an enterprise salesforce to grow more aggressively.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
More than 90% of operators fear energy bills from 5G and edge
Unified Communications

More than 90% of operators fear energy bills from 5G and edge

A new survey reveals there is optimism surrounding the services 5G will enable and the interplay with edge computing, but concerns remain around energy usage.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
NTT SG interview: Is hybrid cloud a panacea or just hype?
Private Cloud

NTT SG interview: Is hybrid cloud a panacea or just hype?

In this exclusive interview, NTT Singapore's Kiyoshi Matsumoto shares his thoughts on the issue of hybrid cloud and its potential future.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Huawei unveils new additions to its all-flash storage family
Storage

Huawei unveils new additions to its all-flash storage family

According to the tech giant, enterprises around the world are scrambling to future-proof their infrastructure, resulting in a boom in all-flash storage.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Intel DCM GM divulges on the future of data centre management
Hyperscale

Intel DCM GM divulges on the future of data centre management

In this exclusive interview, Intel's Jeff Klaus shares insights on the data centre management industry and its capabilities for the future.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Iron Mountain extends commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
DataCentre infrastructure

Iron Mountain extends commitment to greenhouse gas reduction

The company recently announced the formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative of its 2025 greenhouse gas emissions goals.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Exclusive Q&A: Why has Google thrown down the $13b gauntlet?
Hyperscale

Exclusive Q&A: Why has Google thrown down the $13b gauntlet?

Google's latest US$13 billion investment in its US data centres marks a strategic move to gain ground in the competitive cloud market, says Francesco Paola.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Colt DCS completes Hamburg data centre extension
DataCentre infrastructure

Colt DCS completes Hamburg data centre extension

Colt DCS has expanded its data center facility in Hamburg to meet high demand for colocation services in Germany.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Alibaba Cloud unveils several new solutions at MWC
Storage

Alibaba Cloud unveils several new solutions at MWC

The cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group has launched seven new solutions and two new features for its global customers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Equinix announces new Sydney data centre to capitalise on the edge
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix announces new Sydney data centre to capitalise on the edge

The new facility will be the colocation giant's 16th in Australia and when fully complete will be its biggest in the country to date.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Lenovo DCG to launch new edge server similar in size to a laptop
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo DCG to launch new edge server similar in size to a laptop

The company has unveiled its new server which is a result of its continued investment in solutions supporting IoT and edge computing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far
Hyperscale

A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far

Alibaba Cloud, Facebook, and Oracle - among others - have already opened major facilities this year, so here's a round-up.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless
Cybersecurity

Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless

The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
French cloud giant sets up shop in two APAC data centres
Hyperscale

French cloud giant sets up shop in two APAC data centres

OVH Infrastructure has expanded its public cloud services in the Asia Pacific (APAC) market operating from two data centres within the region.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Ashton

Malaysia a 'frontrunner' to become data centre hub in ASEAN
Digital Transformation

Malaysia a 'frontrunner' to become data centre hub in ASEAN

Malaysia is poised to become a leading data centre hub in ASEAN, driven by cloud tech, digitalisation, and supportive policies, says Aims Group.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Huawei invests in cloud deployment for Singapore
Semiconductors

Huawei invests in cloud deployment for Singapore

The company says its new strategic investment reflects growing demand for cloud service solutions across Asia Pacific.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019