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Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.
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Munters takes home prize at 2017 Europe Datacloud Awards

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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​Munters has received the 'Industry Energy Innovation' award at the recent 2017 Europe Datacloud Awards - here's a full list of the winners.
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How to choose the right cloud provider for you in 6 steps

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Navigate the cloud with ease: Routed's MD details a six-step guide to picking the ideal provider amidst rising demand.
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Equinix talks how to handle the subsea cable building boom

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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It took the world a couple decades to reach a zettabyte in annual traffic, but Cisco projects we'll more than double that by 2020.
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Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
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British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA

Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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​British Telecommunications (BT) has announced the appointment of Juni Yan as vice president for security in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
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Sify expands network presence to Interxion Marseille - aka 'Europe's gateway'

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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There are now a great number of network service providers and the like using Interxion Marseille, a facility they've coined 'Europe's gateway.'.
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The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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The tape storage has the potential to record up to about 330 terabytes (TB) of uncompressed data on a single tape cartridge.
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Teraco launches Riverfields hyperscale data centre facility

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Africa is becoming a priority for large players in the hyperscale computing market, with significant infrastructure investments being made on the continent.
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Interxion announces plans for two new EU data centres - at up to £90m each

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Interxion will soon be constructing new data centres in Frankfurt and Marseille – in addition to an expansion in Vienna.
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Cisco fills newly created role of vice president for Middle East & Africa

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Cisco's David Meads expands his role to become vice president for the Middle East and Africa as digital adoption accelerates in the regions.
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Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Enterprises with the budgets to build their private facilities are also moving toward colocation facilities for the benefits of rapid deployments.
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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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DST donates IT equipment to Mtubatuba school in Mandela Day spirit

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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The Department of Science and Technology also refurbished classrooms by installing new doors and windows at Khulubone Primary School.
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Microsoft to build data centres in Africa, for Africa

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Microsoft to deliver cloud services in Africa through data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, set to be available in 2018.
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SkyGroup Communications: New conference system now available in South Africa

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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South African distributor SkyGroup Communications has made the Yealink VC800 Room System for video conferencing available in the country.
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PCCW lands new Asia Africa Europe-1 cable in Hong Kong

Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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PCCW Global lands world's largest submarine cable in Hong Kong, claiming to support China's One Belt One Road initiative.
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Cloudscene: The world's most influential data center operators

Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Global Switch accompanied Equinix as the only other service provider to be ranked across more than two leader boards.
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Burgeoning data centre colocation market to double its size by 2022

Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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​New research from MarketsandMarkets has revealed a very positive forecast for the data centre colocation market.
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Equinix invests €80m in new flagship data centre in Germany

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Equinix expands in Germany with opening of new data center in Frankfurt, offering low-latency connectivity and meeting enterprise needs.