Data centers with the fastest throughput and processing times have a digital advantage. Ryan Harris, Sales Engineer and Market Manager for The Siemon Company, explains why direct attach copper (DAC) cables are here to stay.
Cologix Recapitalization Powers Scalelogix Hyperscale Strategy
Cologix provides an example of how investment and M&A can alter the trajectory of a data center provider’s journey. A $3 billion recapitalization has set the stage for Scalelogix, an initiative to deploy 200 megawatts of capacity in key hyperscale markets,
How to Accelerate Digital Business with Resilience in Mind
Businesses must have a robust hybrid IT infrastructure that supports today’s business needs while innovating with an intention for the future. Patrick Doherty of Flexential explores how IT leaders can accelerate digital business growth while also increasing resilience.
Is the Midwest a New Silicon Valley? Here’s Why You Should Take Advantage of the Trend.
Site selection is a strategic process that requires the right blend of power, cost savings, environmental conditions, and scalability. Blake Proffitt of DartPoints explores the reasons that enterprises and hyperscalers are building new data centers in the American Midwest.
AWS Adds Cloud Interconnection Hubs in QTS Data Centers
Amazon Web Services has deployed components of its network infrastructure in QTS data centers in Chicago, Atlanta, and Piscataway, N.J., The multi-megawatt agreement boosts access to AWS, as well as QTS’ efforts to make interconnection more distributed.
7 Ways Your Business Can Benefit From Colocation
To safely store, manage and analyze data, businesses need flexible space and connectivity solutions that can meet existing and future needs without compromising security or compliance. Megan Hofmeyer, Strategic Marketing Director at QTS outlines seven ways in which colocation can allow you to easily scale your business infrastructure to fit your needs.
Data Centers Must Rethink Interconnection in Order to Evolve
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.