Location, location, location – why a data centre hub may not be the best solution

With fast network routes to Europe and the rest of the world, London has historically been the natural home for data centres looking to compete in a global market. By Custodian Data Centres.

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Big Data and analytics and enterprise applications continue to drive software market growth

International Data Corporation (IDC) has released the latest forecast from the Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker. For 2014, the worldwide software market is forecast to grow 5.9% year over year in current US dollars (USD). In constant USD the growth rate has been revised to 5.7%, down from the 6.2% year-over-year growth forecast in November 2013. IDC believes that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2013-2018 forecast period will remain close to 6%.

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The Internet of Things moves beyond the buzz

While the interest and buzz around the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown steadily in recent years, the seemingly endless market promise continues to become reality. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), a transformation is underway that will see the worldwide market for IoT solutions grow from $1.9 trillion in 2013 to $7.1 trillion in 2020. IDC defines the Internet of Things as a network of networks of uniquely identifiable endpoints (or "things") that...

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Mirantis unveils Mirantis OpenStack 5.0

Supports accelerated enterprise adoption for OpenStack with VMware interoperability and improved upgradability.

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Australian fish farm undergoes IT upgrade by investing in edge infrastructure

Australian fism farming company Tassal looked at harnessing IT to make its business of growing salmon more sustainable and cost-effective. It invested in an integrated IT solution powered by Vertiv and Dell EMC for its business in Tasmania.

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