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IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.
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APAC the only region to post positive revenue growth in global server market

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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APAC bucks global trend with server market's only revenue rise amidst a worldwide decline, as per the latest IDC report.
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Equinix reveals new platform for global IBX customers

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Equinix introduces IBX SmartView, a data center monitoring software, to enhance visibility and control for customers across its IBX data centers.
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Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.
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Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?

Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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Cloud computing is still in its infancy and there is still great opportunity for colocation providers, says market-watcher Rhonda Ascierto.
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Ericsson expands portfolio to bring 5G into the arena

Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Ericsson claim their new 5G platform is the first solution to market to enable today's networks a smooth evolution to the next generation.
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8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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​The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.
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Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.
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Microsoft, Google, IBM surge but AWS still dominates public cloud services

Mon, 6th Feb 2017
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Microsoft, Google and IBM are slowly gaining on AWS in the public cloud services market, as the IaaS and PaaS infrastructure service market top US$7b.
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Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Over half of smartphone owners don't shell out for apps, engaging more with in-app purchases, says Gartner's latest survey.
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Citizen data science to skyrocket by 2019, says Gartner

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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By 2020, more than 40% of data science tasks will be automated, which means citizen data scientists will be able to use more information.
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Public datacenter spend to account for majority of $44 billion infrastructure spend

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Total spending on IT infrastructure products for deployment in cloud environments is set to increase by 18.2% in 2017.
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Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT streak ahead in colocation market

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extended their colocation leadership last year, growing three times as much as the overall market.
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Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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UK firms embrace practical IoT solutions, with 90% planning to up spending despite ROI and security concerns, a 451 Research survey reveals.
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Hyperscale data centre numbers soar to 300 as growth continues 'unabated'

Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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The number hyperscale data centers globally has surged past the 300 mark following a flurry of end of year data center openings.
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IDC recognises trio of smarter datacenter infrastructure vendors as IDC Innovators

Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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IDC has recognized OptiCool, Romonet, and Vigilent as innovators in the datacenter facility industry for their cooling and environment management solutions.
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HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.
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Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
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What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
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HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.