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Shadow IT lurks uncomfortably, for IT departments

The growth in ‘Shadow IT’ is leaving IT departments caught between a rock and a hard place, according to Simon Bain, CTO of search specialists, Simplexo, who suggests that the concerns existing around managing unsupported devices are equally matched by the need to bring IT expenditure in on budget.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware

Renowned sustainability assessor presents DC2 with ‘Data Centre’ prize.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Software

DigiTar, Inc. announces the expansion of its European Cyber Solutions-as-a-Service Data Operations Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which through its association with the Internap/Equinix global infrastructure, delivers redundant Inter-facility network cross-connects, enhanced reliability and network routing options to DigiTar’s European clients. The announcement coincides with CeBIT 2013, the No. 1 event for the digital world.

Published in DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure + Asset Management

The UK’s newest and most energy efficient datacentre has placed Samsung IP network video surveillance cameras at the heart of its security system.

New survey highlights worrying lack of guidance from employers on use of personal devices

A survey commissioned by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shown many employers appear to have a ‘laissez faire’ attitude to allowing staff to use their personal laptop, tablet computer or smartphone for work business, which may be placing people’s personal information at risk.

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Interoute integrates Microsoft Lync into its Video as a Service Cloud, enabling Lync users to make video and voice calls to any internal or external end devices, regardless of connectivity.

Skills and materials struggle to keep pace with data centre demand

Global survey points to sustained demand through 2021/22, but also headwinds for the sector as...

Rittal and ABB ensure IT efficiency at expanded Croatian airport

New data centre for Dubrovnik Airport from Rittal and additional partners.

Data centres need to address the rise of complex digital infrastructure

Despite progress with efficiency gains, the rate of outages remains high as operators struggle...

maincubes expands data center in Amsterdam

Data center operator maincubes is completely modernizing the data center it took over in May in...

Optimising water usage and reducing operating costs

Ecolab’s new service, Water Flow Intelligence, uses IoT and predictive analytics to boost...

Colt Data Centre Services adds 2,000 sqm of new capacity in London

Capacity added to serve London’s growing needs as a global technology hub.

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