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Southern Cross Cable Network gains FCC approval for new system
Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross Cable Network gains FCC approval for new system

The Southern Cross Cable Network's NEXT cable system is set to go ahead following the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) landing license approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
Data centre market holds strong amid wider economic outlook
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre market holds strong amid wider economic outlook

Investors and developers are 'bullish' about the economic prospects of the data centre industry despite the overall impact of COVID-19 on the economic climate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Significant data centre projects announced for Europe and APAC
DataCentre infrastructure

Significant data centre projects announced for Europe and APAC

Cromwell and Stratus plan major data centres in London and Frankfurt, with a combined 400MW capacity, in a new partnership targeting US$1 billion investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Leading Edge Data Centres to build $20m data centre campus in Newcastle
DataCentre infrastructure

Leading Edge Data Centres to build $20m data centre campus in Newcastle

Leading Edge Data Centers announces $19.6m project to upgrade Newcastle's digital infrastructure, with plans to roll out a network across New South Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
DE-CIX financials reflect on 2019 as major growth year
DataCentre infrastructure

DE-CIX financials reflect on 2019 as major growth year

DE-CIX, the internet exchange operator, has reported a successful 2019 with a 29% increase in international market share and a 10% rise in revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
The importance of the lithium-ion battery for future data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

The importance of the lithium-ion battery for future data centres

As data centres grapple with inefficiencies, Huawei's Li-ion UPS solution is emerging as a sustainable alternative, trimming costs and saving space.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
DataCentre infrastructure

Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
London Internet Exchange awards Epsilon platinum partner status
DataCentre infrastructure

London Internet Exchange awards Epsilon platinum partner status

Epsilon has been named a Platinum Partner by LINX, recognising its impressive expansion of remote peering services through the Infiny SDN platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Unified Communications

Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play

Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
DE-CIX breaks another data throughput record at Frankfurt exchange
DataCentre infrastructure

DE-CIX breaks another data throughput record at Frankfurt exchange

DE-CIX has set a new data throughput record, surpassing 9 terabits per second on its Frankfurt exchange just three months after its previous milestone.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond
DataCentre infrastructure

Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond

From Norwegian fjords to converted World War II shelters, data centres are finding homes in unique locations to keep up with skyrocketing global data demands.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Equinix expands Melbourne footprint with fourth data centre worth $116 million
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix expands Melbourne footprint with fourth data centre worth $116 million

Equinix opens new data center in Melbourne to support global digital transformation and smart city development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership
EduTech

MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership

Together, the two companies will provide voice communications solutions to the country's education and research sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Facebook opens new data center in New Albany, Ohio
DataCentre infrastructure

Facebook opens new data center in New Albany, Ohio

February has marked the launch of Facebook's new data center in New Albany, Ohio - but the work isn't over yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020
Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study
Distributed Denial of Service

Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Telstra boosts Platform Equinix integration with 170 cloud providers
Distributed Denial of Service

Telstra boosts Platform Equinix integration with 170 cloud providers

Telstra has enhanced its integration with Platform Equinix, enabling TPN customers to access over 170 cloud providers in 38 markets globally within minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Macquarie Data Centres 'breaks ground' on $80m Sydney data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Macquarie Data Centres 'breaks ground' on $80m Sydney data centre

Macquarie Data Centres has commenced construction on an AUD $80 million Sydney data centre in Macquarie Park, set to boost capacity and create 1,200 jobs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Bluebird Network to expand underground data center in Missouri
DataCentre infrastructure

Bluebird Network to expand underground data center in Missouri

The expansion will add more than 11,500 square feet to the data center, bringing its total footprint to more than 29,000 square feet of white space.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

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