Data centers must evolve to become points of connectivity between cloud servers, endpoint devices and partner ecosystems. A new DCF special report courtesy of DataBank shares shared the organization’s perspective on what will be the hub of the near-term future of software-driven IT infrastructure.
Virtual Interconnection: New Technology For Cutting Edge Data Centers
Virtual interconnection is a new frontier that’s seeing rapid acceptance by colocation and cloud service providers. In a new DCF report, DataBank shares its take on the near-term future of software-driven IT infrastructure.
The Future is Software Driven and Virtualization is the Path Forward
Software-defined infrastructure is an evolution of virtualization in which the entire IT resource is managed as a single pool. A new DCF special report courtesy of DataBank looks at the future of software-driven IT infrastructure.
Digital Realty Acquires Teraco as Africa Data Center M&A Continues
Digital Realty will buy control Teraco Data Environments in a transaction that values the South Africa-based developer at $3.5 billion. The deal is the latest in a series of M&A deals for providers in Africa.
Distributed Businesses Need Virtual Interconnections
Virtualized interconnections from colocation providers enable unprecedented flexibility for businesses to distribute computing resources. A new DCF special report courtesy of DataBank shares shared the organization’s perspective on what will be the hub of the near-term future of software-driven IT infrastructure.
Balancing Security, Availability and Connectivity in the Modern Financial Services Landscape
The rising acceptance of financial technology (fintech) organizations, such as Venmo, Zelle, GoFundMe and Apple Wallet, adds to the surging amounts of data financial services organizations need to manage and protect. David McCall of QTS Realty Trust explores the changing needs of the financial services sector as it looks to protect a growing amount of data.
What’s to Come for Tech in 2022: Our Top Predictions
Over the past year, the IT industry has experienced significant challenges and has faced them head on with rapid shifts in the way we work. Chief Executive Officer Chris Downie leads a round-up of some of Flexential’s top tech predictions for the coming year.
How Virtual Interconnection Supports Distributed Digital Business
Interconnection virtualization is a relatively new technology frontier that is rapidly gaining acceptance by colocation and cloud service providers. A new special report from DataBank shares insights on why virtual interconnections are the future of software-driven IT infrastructure.
American Tower: Interconnection is Key to the Converged Digital Future
In buying CoreSite for $10.1 billion, American Tower says the business value of the edge is tied to the cloud, and will require connections that run through data centers at the core of the network.
How to Build a Global Data Center Strategy
A new white paper from Iron Mountain provides seven considerations for organizations looking to build a strong global data center strategy.
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