Technology leaders gather to discuss ‘evolution of the digital age’
There was an impressive turn-out at the one-off keynote address on The Evolution of the Digital Age organised by CNet Training and Anglia Ruskin...
Renewed focus on sustainability required as data centre construction surges
As the global data centre construction market continues to increase, data centre providers must keep long term sustainability front of mind when building and...
ABB to provide reliable power supply for Canadian data centre
ABB is supplying an integrated substation to Hypertec, based in Montreal, to support the expansion of an existing data centre, to meet growing demand. As...
Failure of British Airways’ critical power systems will cost millions
The catastrophic failure of British Airways’ IT systems caused by a power surge, over the bank holiday weekend, provides a stark reminder of the...
Multi Power Combo named ‘best power product’
UPS manufacturer Riello has scooped a top industry award for Data Centre Power Product of the Year. Riello’s Multi Power Combo was recognised at...
Sudlows contract win for University of York projects
The service involves minor works related to the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and proving of electrical services. Any minor works across all campuses...
Experts discuss how to optimise data centre energy performance
Vertiv is hosting a webcast on 'How to Optimise Legacy Data Centre Infrastructure to Maximise Efficiencies and Energy Performance'. The webcast will discuss the fact...
Kohler acquires Pure Power Systems
Kohler Co. has acquired Pure Power Systems, a Dublin-based independent distributor and service provider of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Â The transaction will see...
Spy agency hit by power outage
Back-up power failed at a mission critical electronic spy agency, when a cable fault cut off energy supply and officials have warned that ageing...
‘Look before you leap to the cloud’, councils warned
Researchers from Brunel University London have tracked what happens when local councils transfer services to cloud computing and warned that local authorities and public...
Sudlows acquires Progressive Network Solutions
Sudlows has completed the acquisition of Progressive Network Solutions, a provider of technical installation services within London, the City, Home Counties, Thames Valley and...
Power outage threat posed by hackers
Hackers could pose a significant threat to smart grid security unless the challenges are better understood and addressed, researchers have warned. A team of...
Battery-free UPS system wins iF Design Award
HITEC Power Protection, a manufacturer of Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS), has announced that its PowerPRO2700 product has won this year's iF Design Award. Each...
Younicos awards battery-based energy storage project to Morrison
Morrison Utility Connections, a major projects Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and part of Morrison Utility Services, has been commissioned to build and connect one...
Equinix acquires IO UK’s data centre business
Equinix has closed a transaction for the purchase of IO UK's data centre operating business in Slough, UK. The facility, which will be renamed...
Beeks joins Equinix cloud exchange
Equinix, the global interconnection and data centre company, has announced global financial cloud infrastructure provider, Beeks Financial Cloud, has deployed on Equinix's Cloud Exchange...
UNIFI-IX joins Telehouse Carrier-Interconnect
Telehouse, a leading global provider of data centre services, has been selected by UNIFI-IX a new internet exchange, to host its services including an...
DataCentres North: full programme announced
Datacentres North’s educational programme will address both 'strategic issues' affecting the industry and the opportunities specific to the region, as well as the 'operational...
Guidance issued on maintaining UPS
In a data centre, the UPS acts as the first line of defence, protecting against a range of power problems – from voltage spikes...
UK interest in microgrids builds momentum
Concerns continue to grow as to how our networks can address the power supply capacity, stability and resilience issues vital to ensure ‘business as...