Equinix sees ‘limitless’ growth from Internet of Things
Equinix sees limitless growth opportunity in the mass of data created by digital media consumption and the incoming internet of things, UK managing director...
Facebook to build new Ireland data centre
The internet giant uses the country as its global headquarters and announced the move this week. The facility will reportedly cost around £150 million.
Facebook...
Green Grid: Data centres ‘must become like mobile app developers’
Data centre operators must adopt the mindset of mobile phone software developers or risk the wrath of regulators for wasting energy.
That was the message...
Ian Bitterlin: Artificial intelligence in the data centre?
There's talk of artificial intelligence revolutionising data centres. Ian Bitterlin suggests some human intelligence would be a good place to start.
This month I have...
Ian Bitterlin: I voted Brexit, here’s why
Before I get to the data centre reasons I might as well fess-up as to all of the other reasons that I voted to...
Let them eat bandwidth: Ian Bitterlin on optimisation or bust
Data growth continues to outstrip Moore’s Law. A paradigm shift in network photonics and devices will be required to accommodate the ever-increasing bandwidth hunger,...
Resilience vs energy: today’s dilemma
Gary Marshall, operations director at engineering consultancy Sweco, stresses the importance of innovative techniques that provide additional resilience, while reducing data centre operational costsÂ
In...
Schneider cool on raising data centre temperatures
Raising temperatures in data centres may be a hot topic but it is not necessarily a good idea, according to Schneider Electric’s global data...
Sky’s Edinburgh data centre recognised for energy efficiency
Sky’s data centre energy demand reduction drive has been recognised with the inclusion of its Edinburgh DC as a participant to the EU Code of Conduct...
Sudlows Open New European Office in Dublin
Sudlows are pleased to announce the opening of its new European office in Dublin.
Sudlows have been working with an increasing number of key clients...
What to expect at Data Centre World 2020
Data centres are the beating heart of companies and our digital age. Companies cannot deliver functional, reliable and agile IT without their on-premises infrastructure,...
MG unveils electric roadster concept
MG has released drawings of its Cyberster, an electric two-door roadster concept, ahead of its public debut at the Shanghai Motor Show.
The Cyberster -...
Octopus Electric Vehicles launches EV leasing service
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched an EV leasing service which offers a salary sacrifice scheme to businesses of all sizes.
Electric Dreams – which is...
Allstar adds Plug-N-Go to EV charging network
Fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions has added EV fast charging point providers Plug-N-Go to its network.
By including Plug-N-Go’s 18 sites in its multi-branded...
Have your say on the Call for Evidence on the UK ETS
The UK ETS launched on 1 January 2021, providing some reassurance of a smooth transition from the EU scheme for participants. Â The Government is...
Easter Monday sees record low carbon intensity for GB electricity
National Grid ESO has revealed that Great Britain’s electricity grid was the greenest it’s ever been at 1pm on Monday 5th April. The carbon...
National Grid ESO to pay £1.5 million over electricity demand forecasts
An Ofgem investigation has found that the electricity system operator, National Grid ESO has not provided accurate and unbiased electricity demand forecasts back non...
LEVC appoints new dealer in Scotland
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has appointed Gillanders Motors as sales and service partner for the North East of Scotland.
The Aberdeenshire-based dealer will provide...
Hydrogen trio seek green light for UK’s biggest electrolyser near Glasgow
ITM Power and partners ScottishPower Renewables and BOC are seeking planners’ approval to double the size of their intended green hydrogen electrolyser near Glasgow.
Co-located...
Octopus adds NewMotion to Electric Juice Network
Octopus Energy has added the NewMotion charging network – which includes Shell Recharge - to its Electric Juice Network.
Customers of Electric Juice will have...