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Two key ways to prevent data centre outages
Edge Computing

Two key ways to prevent data centre outages

Power loss is still causing significant problems within the industry, according to more than 1600 operators and IT practitioners surveyed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Uptime Institute reveals insights into data center challenges
Hybrid Cloud

Uptime Institute reveals insights into data center challenges

The Uptime Institute's latest survey highlights increased complexity and staffing challenges in data centers, as firms strive to meet evolving business demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Digital Realty celebrates 12th consecutive year of 'five nines'
Hyperscale

Digital Realty celebrates 12th consecutive year of 'five nines'

Digital Realty celebrates an unprecedented 12th year of 'five nines' uptime, affirming its commitment to resiliency and customer service globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Data Exchange Networks achieves world-first
Hyperscale

Data Exchange Networks achieves world-first

After receiving a new Uptime Institute award, DXN is now the first modular data centre developer in the world equipped to blend different standards.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Data Exchange makes the Uptime Institute Tier Certification cut
Hyperscale

Data Exchange makes the Uptime Institute Tier Certification cut

Data Exchange's modular data centres earn Tier III certification from Uptime Institute, taking on the big box colocation leaders and eyeing Tier IV soon.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
NEXTDC data centres 'leading the market in the southern hemisphere'
Hyperscale

NEXTDC data centres 'leading the market in the southern hemisphere'

NEXTDC's Brisbane data centre has becoming the first in the southern hemisphere to be awarded a new certification from Uptime Institute.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Data center operators are in the midst of 'perfect storm'
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center operators are in the midst of 'perfect storm'

Data center operators are making progress in lowering energy waste, but face new challenges, according to the Uptime Institute's Data Center Survey.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Uptime Institute awards Vertiv solution TIER IV-ready certification
DataCentre infrastructure

Uptime Institute awards Vertiv solution TIER IV-ready certification

Vertiv's SmartAisle Solution has received TIER IV-ready certification from Asia's Uptime Institute, highlighting its fault-tolerant, modular design.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
NEXTDC's Sydney data center wins gold for operational sustainability
Hyperscale

NEXTDC's Sydney data center wins gold for operational sustainability

NEXTDC's S1 Sydney data center has been awarded Uptime Institute Tier III Gold Certification for Operational excellence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
The state of edge computing in Asia
Edge Computing

The state of edge computing in Asia

Taking a thoughtful approach to edge design, build and operations will go a long way toward achieving success in our rapidly evolving digital economy.

By John Duffin • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Uptime Institute to start testing hybrid IT resiliency
Hybrid Cloud

Uptime Institute to start testing hybrid IT resiliency

The number of organizations with complex infrastructures comprised of multiple data centers, colocation facilities and the cloud is on the rise.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
New partnership lays groundwork for 20 new data centers across Australia
Hyperscale

New partnership lays groundwork for 20 new data centers across Australia

Swedish company Flexenclosure plans to build up to 20 data centers in Australia over the next three years in partnership with local provider Virtutel.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
DCD Zettastructure opens in London to discuss future IT challenges
Uptime Institute

DCD Zettastructure opens in London to discuss future IT challenges

The event is delving into how digital transformation is unfolding at the edge & how this will shape the regional digital infrastructure challenges.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Maintaining data center operations, come hell or high water
Disaster Recovery

Maintaining data center operations, come hell or high water

Throughout history, the Asia-Pacific region has been hit with its share of floods, earthquakes, landslides and typhoons.

By John Duffin • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
NEXTDC paves the way for AU data centres with Uptime Institute certification
Hyperscale

NEXTDC paves the way for AU data centres with Uptime Institute certification

Last month, NEXTDC celebrated the opening of its B2 Brisbane data centre, and the facility now welcomes its first customers, one of which is CT4.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Schneider Electric: Why DCIM has succeeded and struggled?
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: Why DCIM has succeeded and struggled?

By the time you read this post, I'll be taking a seat at an Uptime Institute panel session to discuss the success of the technology and its travails.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company
451 Research

Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company

Uptime Institute has launched a research company to provide insights for global data centre professionals and stakeholders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

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Uptime Institutes launches TIER-Ready program for modular data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

Uptime Institutes launches TIER-Ready program for modular data centers

The Uptime Institute has launched a new design review program for manufacturers that want to validate specific designs of their pre-built solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017