Here’s a list of industry resources for data center professionals about the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, including best practices from industry groups, perspective from analysts, and policies and contingency plans for data center providers.
Vantage Acquires NGD to Continue European Expansion
Vantage Data Centers is continuing its expansion into European markets with a definitive agreement to acquire Next Generation Data (NGD), a massive data center facility in Cardiff, Wales.
Data Network Traffic Impact From COVID-19
Here’s a “by the numbers” summary of the latest data points on COVID-19 related driven traffic gains for Zoom, VPN services, video games, cloud computing, Internet exchanges, content delivery networks and other online services.
Coronavirus Crisis
Virginia’s Data Center Alley Prepares for Lengthy COVID-19 Lockdown
As Virginia begins a COVID-19 lockdown for the next 2 months, Loudoun County has created a task force to help Data Center Alley’s critical infrastructure sector navigate the crisis,
Microsoft Cloud Use Soars Amid COVID-19 Social Distancing
Use of Microsoft’s cloud services is soaring amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with usage increasing as much as 775 percent in regions implementing social distancing and shelter-in-place orders.
As Traffic Surges, Akamai Will Shift Gaming Downloads to Off-Peak Hours
To keep data networks running smoothly during the COVID-19 crisis, content delivery specialist Akamai is reducing the network resources used for gaming downloads during peak business hours.
Trends
Spotlight: The Top 10 Data Center Stories for March 2020
The data center industry’s response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus dominated the news in March, as industry professionals sought out the latest news on the evolving crisis.
Data Center Jobs
Data Center Jobs: Opportunities in New York, Seattle, Ashburn
Data centers are still hiring, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand surges for online business tools and the value they provide. Top opportunities this month include positions in New York City, Seattle and Ashburn.
Podcast
DCF Show: 2020 Trends – Data Tonnage & The AI Arms Race
Our 2020 podcast season kicks off with a series of shows based on DCF’s annual forecast, which we call “Eight Trends That Will Shape the Data Center in 2020.”
Internet of Things
The IoT Extends to Space: Satellite Startups Connect Remote Devices
More than 20 new companies are using constellations of low-cost low-flying “nanosatellites” to collect data from devices, pursuing a future in which space-based networks connect the Internet of Things (IoT).
Voices of the Industry
Powering AI in the Enterprise
Gerry Fassig, Vice President, Sales, at CoreSite, explores how best to power AI and machine learning across a variety 0f industries and sectors through data and processing power.
10 Reasons to Migrate Your On-Premise Data Center into Colocation or Cloud
Jerry Blair, DataBank Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Sales, highlights a list of 10 reasons for colocation and explores the following question: Why make the move into colo or cloud?
Speed: The Next Existential Challenge for Colocation Providers
Ashish Moondra, Senior Product Manager, Power, Electronics & Software, Chatsworth Products highlights two recommendations for some of the most common questions data center operators and colocation providers ponder today … how fast can the product be delivered, and how soon will the product be operational?
The Importance of Project Buffering & Timing in Data Center Construction
How you manage equipment procurement and installation can make a huge difference in the cost and speed of data center construction. Insights from Zech Connell at ProLift Rigging.
Edge Computing
Modular Data Center Specialist Baselayer Acquired by IE Corp.
Modular data center specialist Baselayer Technologies has been acquired by the IE Corporation, which says the deal will accelerate its expansion into edge computing infrastructure.
Executive Roundtable
Roundtable: Industry Making Progress on Diversity, But Much Work Remains
The data center industry is making progress on its diversity challenges, but there is hard work ahead to be truly inclusive, according to the 6 expert panelists in our DCF Executive Roundtable.
Pockets of Density Will Be More Common in Future Data Centers
Will high-density, liquid-cooled racks become more common in data centers? That’s today’s topic for our 6 industry thought leaders in the Data Center Executive Roundtable.
Roundtable: 5G Will Boost Business for Data Centers, But Not Overnight
There’s a lot of buzz about 5G wireless. Our panel of data center executives discusses the pace of the 5G rollout in the U.S., and what it might mean for the data center business.
Executive Roundtable: Data Gravity Takes Center Stage
Our DCF Executive Roundtable tackles “data gravity” – the explosive growth of data and its impact on the enterprise. Featuring thought leaders from Digital Realty, Iron Mountain, Intel, Vertiv, Chatsworth Products and Infrastructure Masons.
Special Reports
Colocation: The Business & Technical Factors Driving Adoption
Businesses increasingly depend upon secure, reliable availability and high-speed connectivity as they pursue digital transformation. The third entry in a new special report series focuses on the business and technical drivers behind the move to colocation.
White Papers
Special Report: 5 Common Colocation Myths
Many myths have emerged about the quality and reliability of colocation services, as well as the level of customer control. There are five common misperceptions about colocation in particular.
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