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Schneider Electric: The impact of the cloud on hybrid data center designs
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: The impact of the cloud on hybrid data center designs

Cloud adoption is driving the need to rethink the redundancy requirements of edge data centers, says Kevin Brown of Schneider Electric.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
The connected campus: Meeting students' #1 priority with edge solutions
DataCentre infrastructure

The connected campus: Meeting students' #1 priority with edge solutions

To stay alive, human beings need air, food and water. If you are college student, add to this list of vital resources Internet access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
DCIM's improvement to workflow processes is key to eliminating data center challenges
DataCentre infrastructure

DCIM's improvement to workflow processes is key to eliminating data center challenges

But for me, the most interesting aspects of the research is in unpacking the impact of a range of data center problems on the business itself.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Why this new Gartner data center modernization report caught me by surprise
DataCentre infrastructure

Why this new Gartner data center modernization report caught me by surprise

Until now, I had always pictured colocation as a large warehouse for IT equipment and not a platform that would support smaller scale implementations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Data center modernization: A plan for how much to outsource
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center modernization: A plan for how much to outsource

The spectrum for how to modernize an existing data center is quite wide, and the cost/benefit scenarios differ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Schneider Electric: Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…
Network Infrastructure

Schneider Electric: Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…

Schneider Electric unveils how untapped data within data centres can bring significant efficiency gains and cost savings through big data analytics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
You can't burn it down and start over; how to modernize a data center in 4 steps
DataCentre infrastructure

You can't burn it down and start over; how to modernize a data center in 4 steps

No matter what, there will come a time when a system is so outdated, there's no amount of fixing that can help.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service
DataCentre infrastructure

How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service

Clearly the big trends which affect IT specifically and many vertical sectors generally, are also having an impact on the data center.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Is it time to let the X-factor determine data center temperature?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is it time to let the X-factor determine data center temperature?

The idea is that servers are sensitive to temperature; they fail more quickly at higher temperatures than lower temperatures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Adiabatic and evaporative cooling techniques deliver big data center savings
DataCentre infrastructure

Adiabatic and evaporative cooling techniques deliver big data center savings

In particular, the adiabatic system reduces the energy impact both in summer and in mid-season more, operating for the large part of the year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Data centre PUE: Sneak peek at Schneider Electric's new white paper
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre PUE: Sneak peek at Schneider Electric's new white paper

The white paper looks at the factors that should be considered when acquiring and analysing data on a continuous basis for calculating PUE.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
How sustainability, DCIM and the Open Compute Project present opportunity for colocation providers
DataCentre infrastructure

How sustainability, DCIM and the Open Compute Project present opportunity for colocation providers

Colocation providers eye sustainability, DCIM, and OCP for cutting costs and new revenue streams, amid a rising eco-conscious market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Modernize or Outsource: Evaluating the options for your data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Modernize or Outsource: Evaluating the options for your data center

Each data center is somewhat different and the approach to modernization could vary depending upon the individual circumstances.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Why data center modernization projects are now easier to cost justify
Virtualisation

Why data center modernization projects are now easier to cost justify

For most data center stakeholders, modernization has traditionally meant replacing existing systems with equal or bigger systems at higher cost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
The known unknowns: Managing between on-premise, cloud and colocation data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

The known unknowns: Managing between on-premise, cloud and colocation data centers

The challenge rests on how to prepare for and manage the risk of the known unknowns (that is, risks that have been identified but not addressed).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

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Photo gallery: APC by Schneider Electric partner awards
DataCentre infrastructure

Photo gallery: APC by Schneider Electric partner awards

Ingram Micro, Dicker Data, Brennan IT, Data#3 and Dell were among the winners at last night's APC by Schnieder Electric Partner Awards in Sydney.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Randstad names Australia's most attractive companies – are you on the list?
DataCentre infrastructure

Randstad names Australia's most attractive companies – are you on the list?

Randstad has named Australia's most attractive employers for job seekers that are using the recruitment company to find work.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Philippines: Schneider Electric announces Wonderware eDNA expansion
Storage

Philippines: Schneider Electric announces Wonderware eDNA expansion

The NGCP is responsible for delivering reliable power to customers in the Philippines over more than 21,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017