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Bright Future For ARM Servers Says Dell Exec
The data centre need for high-performance, low-power servers means there is a bright future for ARM-based kit, Dell says
Juniper Targets Mid-Tier Data Centres With New QFabric Models
Juniper has launched new Qfabric switches aimed at the mid-tier level data centre operation
Dell Challenges Cisco, HP With Converged Data Centre
Dell has unveiled a converged data centre offering that includes server, storage and networking technology in a single blade chassis
EMC Acquires Watch4net To Bolster Data Centre Management
EMC has boosted its data centre management credentials with the acquisition of Canada-based Watch4net
HP Promises Zero Energy Data Centres
Analytics and job scheduling can alter a data centre's energy demand, says HP
Dell Offers Up ARM ‘Copper’ Servers For Big Data Customers
ARM's move into Intel's traditional stomping ground continues with the arrival of ARM-equipped Dell servers
Trellis Data Centre Platform Reduces Complexity
Emerson Avocent's Trellis hardware and software package is designed to get to work with the minimum of fuss
Does Greenpeace Even Get Tech?
It is important to make IT greener, but we need a better watchdog than Greenpeace, says Peter Judge
HP Installs First EcoPOD
Company installs first EcoPOD modular data centre in Georgia
Apple Makes Its Maiden Data Centre 100 Percent Renewable
Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Greenpeace! Apple announces second solar array
Daisy Group Completes £1m Bomb Proof Data Centre Refurb
Daisy Group finishes work on a seriously secure data centre but there are green benefits too
Huawei Debuts CloudEngine 12800 Super-Switch
Huawei claims it is years ahead of the competition with its new switch
Start-Up Introduces Power-Efficient Data Centre Modules
Truly Modular from Compass Datacenters aims to be a power-efficient, disaster-resistant data centre where you want it
Facebook Introduces Open Rack Standard
Facebook's Open Rack spec looks to make data centres more efficient, as tech giants jump on the Open Compute train
Apple Buys Bloom Fuel Cells, Promises 100% Green Data Centre
Apple is using Bloom's fuel cells in North Carolina, and says a new plant in Oregon will use 100 percent renewable power
Infinity Launches Methane-Powered Data Facility On UFO Base
A data centre powered by biogas is ready for your use, says Infinity
British Hosting Firm Admits Pakistani Hack
A British web hosting firm has been forced to warn its customers about a hacking intrusion into its billing system
UK And Scandinavia Make Gains In Data Centre Rankings
UK becomes the second best location for data centres, while green concerns puish Nordic states up the rankings
Data Centre Module Switches To DC To Cut Power
The data centre module from ABB and IO uses DC power throughout and claims to significantly reduce power and equipment costs
Apple Responds To Greenpeace Criticism
Apple has claimed an upcoming Oregon data centre will run on '100 percent renewable energy'
Microsoft Announces Biogas-Powered Green “Data Plants”
Data centres built on rotting landfill sites could be self-sufficient in power, says Microsoft
Volta To Build Reliable Data Centre In The Heart Of London
Old Reuters building will become a state-of-the-art co-location facility
Microsoft Wants Data Centres To Power Themselves
“Data Plants” of the future could combine data centres and sustainable energy production
Interxion Puts Data Centre Staff In Pods For Olympics
Olympic transport trouble won't keep data centre staff from their jobs in London
EMC Announces VSPEX For Quick Fix Cloud Infrastructure
EMC hooks up with partners to offer a data centre package for companies who want to get to the cloud fast
eBay Goes Green With Solar Panels For Utah Data Centre
Despite concerns about the suitability of solar panels for data centres, eBay is to harness the power of the sun for its Utah facility
Cisco And EMC Team Up For Data Centre Training
Cisco has partnered with EMC and VMWare to provide training for areas that impact the data centre, such as the cloud and networking
Dell Continues Shopping Spree With Clerity Buy
Dell continues to splash the cash for acquisitions, this time acquiring application modernisation specialist Clerity
LSI Introduces Data Centre PCIe Cards
LSI's Nytro line of PCIe cards combines fast flash hardware with its own intelligent caching and management software