This week we have several new data points on data center capital spending and the impact of COVID-19. Synergy sees a $1.5 billion boost in enterprise cloud spending in the third quarter of 2020.
Data Centers – A Resilient Economic Lifeline Through the Pandemic
Darob Malek-Madani and Samuel Bendix, or National Real Estate Advisors LLC, explore how data centers have performed as an ‘economic lifeline’ and bright spot through the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the Data Center Industry Can Support Customers in Today’s Challenging Times
Dan Rattner, Chief of Staff, VP, Administration, Data Centers at Iron Mountain, shares how COVID-19 has impacted the data center industry and given rise to innovation.
Now, More Than Ever, Remote Management of Data Centers Is Essential
If ever there was a time for data center owner-operators and their customers to embrace automation and remote monitoring of their infrastructure, that time is now. Lance Devin, Chief Information Officer at EdgeConneX, highlights how in today’s climate, remote management capabilities for data centers have become even more critical.
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,
As COVID19 Crisis Intensifies, Equinix Limits Access to Some Data Centers
Citing the need for “urgent action” to protect staff and uptime from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), colocation provider Equinix will restrict customer access to its data centers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Data Center Events Firms Retool for B2B Virtual Conferences
With conference schedule disrupted by the Coronavirus, organizers are pivoting to online delivery of content, hoping to bring new energy to online B2B events. First up is DCD, which is promising “the mother of all virtual events” for DCD>NY.
Data Centers Prepare Contingencies for Coronavirus Spread
Data center operators are taking steps to ensure continued operations of their facilities in the wake of heightened concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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