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Expert opinion: 5 myths surrounding the 'AI Hype Train'
Artificial Intelligence

Expert opinion: 5 myths surrounding the 'AI Hype Train'

Digital Realty's director of engineering says while AI does represent an exciting new utility, it doesn't herald the arrival of a sci-fi future.

By William Heng • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Why are on-premise data centers a thing of the past?
Cybersecurity

Why are on-premise data centers a thing of the past?

Data center industry braces for 163ZB data surge by 2025, shifts towards innovative and sustainable solutions.

By Stuart Blowers • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Frankfurt to overtake London with largest data centre cluster in EU
Hyperscale

Frankfurt to overtake London with largest data centre cluster in EU

Frankfurt is preparing for substantial extra growth over the next year, with more than 11 data centre expansions announced by major providers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Digital Realty adds direct access to Oracle Cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Digital Realty adds direct access to Oracle Cloud

A total of 59 Digital Realty data centers support private connections to Oracle's Infrastructure as a Service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
The brains behind the smart city: What data centers need to pay attention to this year
Smart Cities

The brains behind the smart city: What data centers need to pay attention to this year

According to PwC, APAC's data center market size is worth US$12 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow by 27% per annum (p.a.).

By Krupal Raval • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Digital Realty appoints Erich Sanchack as EVP
Hyperscale

Digital Realty appoints Erich Sanchack as EVP

Digital Realty appoints Erich Sanchack as Executive Vice President, Operations, overseeing global portfolio operations and service implementation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Hyperscale

Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue

Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As
Hyperscale

Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As

Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Digital Realty bolsters renewable energy initiatives
Power / Energy

Digital Realty bolsters renewable energy initiatives

Digital Realty to source 324,000 MWh of renewable energy annually for US data centres via new solar and wind deals. Asia expansion details remain unclear.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
List of world's most resilient data center operators released
Hyperscale

List of world's most resilient data center operators released

The research included a list of 150 data centre operators, with the most resilient put into the top 50 list - who came out on top?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Digital Realty takes home data center sustainability award
Hyperscale

Digital Realty takes home data center sustainability award

Digital Reality claims the environmental benefits from this agreement will have an impact comparable to taking 58,000 cars off the road each year,.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Digital Realty launches second Frankfurt data centre – and GDPR findings
Data Protection

Digital Realty launches second Frankfurt data centre – and GDPR findings

At the official launch of its new Frankfurt data centre, Digital Realty also revealed the findings of an IDG survey with startling results.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Mitsubishi and Digital Realty Trust announce joint venture for data center solutions
Hyperscale

Mitsubishi and Digital Realty Trust announce joint venture for data center solutions

Under this agreement, a data center-operating and holding company will be established on a 50/50 basis under the name MC Digital Realty.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center
Hyperscale

Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center

Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Data centre markets in LDN, PAR, AMS and FFM flourishing – but who's best?
Hyperscale

Data centre markets in LDN, PAR, AMS and FFM flourishing – but who's best?

CBRE has released a report that shows EU's major data centre markets are thriving, including which cities have the most capacity and growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Digital Realty on being the world's largest digital landlord
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: Digital Realty on being the world's largest digital landlord

Digital Realty, the global colossus of data centres, reveals the future of digital infrastructure and their unyielding commitment to sustainability.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Realty stories

5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse
Hyperscale

5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse

Japan's global data center dominance stems from robust tech talent, unique standards, Asia Pacific's largest market, and major global players' presence.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Digital Realty adds Colt connectivity to Singapore data centers
Hyperscale

Digital Realty adds Colt connectivity to Singapore data centers

Digital Realty bolsters Singapore hubs with Colt's high-speed connectivity, fuelling local digital transformation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018