Data Centers Reports

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, read more about the rise of India as a cloud powerhouse, what major suppliers are doing in the market and an expert's take on the importance of having a cloud operating model to drive business outcomes from cloud initiatives.

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 | Published: 27 Jul 2021

EGUIDE: The need for energy efficiency, resiliency and security have, for many years, been the driving forces behind the way that operators have approached building their datacentres. In this e-guide, we take a look at how the need for energy efficiency and sustainability is altering the way operators approach their datacentre builds and designs.

Posted: 20 Jul 2021 | Published: 20 Jul 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after a ransomware attack shut a major US oil pipeline, we examine the real-life consequences for organisations facing similar threats. We ask the experts for their top tips in reducing datacentre running costs. And we hear how data science skills are helping government make better decisions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 17 May 2021 | Published: 18 May 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, 12 years after we broke the story, victims of the Post Office IT scandal finally have their criminal convictions overturned. We take a virtual tour of a Microsoft datacentre and meet a server called 'Mega-Godzilla Beast'. And we find out how technology is transforming Nationwide Building Society. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 | Published: 27 Apr 2021

EZINE: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences has launched a centre of expertise in applied artificial intelligence, and students from all faculties of the university will learn how to apply AI in their field of study.

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 | Published: 13 May 2021

EGUIDE: In the guide we look at the fundamentals of NAS and the use cases it best suits, the range of file access storage products available including in the cloud and in hybrid operation between cloud and datacentre. We also examine the question of NAS backup, looking at the challenges that have accompanied it and the solutions available.

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 | Published: 19 Apr 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Amazon has opened its first 'just walk out' grocery store in the UK, but is it the right time to hit the high street? We examine the human and technical issues around email security. And we analyse Microsoft's $19bn purchase of voice recognition supplier Nuance. Read the issue now.

Posted: 16 Apr 2021 | Published: 20 Apr 2021

EGUIDE: Containerisation is becoming a key part of IT strategy. In this 12-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how it can help businesses in a post-pandemic world, assesses the main considerationsfor Kubernetes backup and discusses how to manage enterprise-class containerisation.

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 | Published: 31 Mar 2021

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: Simplifying the deployment and management of datacentre hardware systems is one of the main draws of converged and hyper-converged infrastructure setups for enterprises.

Posted: 26 Mar 2021 | Published: 26 Mar 2021

RESOURCE: Colocation SLAs can be an expensive investment. On top of that, you need to be sure you're entrusting your critical assets to a worthy provider. That's why we assembled this guide to colocation SLAs, designed to help you get the best cost agreement possible while still ensuring your assets' security.

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 | Published: 25 Mar 2021

EGUIDE: Colocation is an increasingly appealing option for data storage. In this 17-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the constraints of migration, environmental considerations and datacentre opportunities in Africa.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, a year after lockdown began, we look at employers' changing attitudes to returning to the workplace. We find out how the software developer community has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic. And we examine the cyber security concerns prompted by latest social media craze, Clubhouse. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 09 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year's winner, NHS Digital CEO Sarah Wilkinson, about an unprecedented year of challenges. Also, we examine the best software patching strategies and see how the pandemic has affected women in tech. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 02 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the International Space Station gets a datacentre upgrade, we look at the challenges of system maintenance in space. As nation states increase their cyber attacks, we assess the risk for businesses. And our latest buyer's guide looks at the colocation market. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 23 Feb 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, artificial intelligence is still no match for the brain – we talk to Intel's neuromorphic computing lab to see how researchers are trying to address that. Our buyer's guide examines identity and access management. And we find out why datacentres are becoming a new target for financial investors. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jan 2021

EGUIDE: Inside this report, get the complete analysis of the 2021 IT Priorities survey results, as well as insights into enterprises in the region that are accelerating their digital investments to not only survive but thrive in a post-pandemic world.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Dec 2020

EGUIDE: In September 2020, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank, our panel of information and cyber security experts, consideredthe challenges inherent in decentralising the datacentre, and set out to answer the question, how can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure as the traditional centralised model? Read more in this e-guide.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Sep 2020

EZINE: While it builds an IT services industry, Egypt is also investing in infrastructure and now plans to develop a datacentre industry. Read in this issue how, as part of this plan, Egypt's parliament has passed a data protection law.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Sep 2020

EGUIDE: This e-guide shares details of some of the latest trends and thinking in colocation, while also shining a light on how datacentre operators are rushing to meet the soaring demand for compute capacity they are seeing both from enterprises and hyperscale cloud firms.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Sep 2020

EZINE: Norway's second largest city, Bergen, is building a tech ecosystem that is beginning its development with a focus on the city's industrial heritage. Also in this issue, read how Norway's government has had to backtrack on a law that removed tax relief on energy consumption at datacentres that process cryptocurrency mining.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Aug 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine how datacentres and their workers became part of our critical national infrastructure due to the pandemic. Firms considering upgrading to SAP S/4 Hana face hefty bills – we look at how to keep costs down. And we analyse the increasing rate of applications being migrated to the cloud. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Aug 2020

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we take a look at some of the technologies that are being widely-tipped to become a mainstay of datacentres in the future. At the same time, it also touches upon some of the new and emerging technologies that look set to shake-up the way datacentres are managed, monitored, powered and cooled as well.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 May 2020

EGUIDE: Even with the performance and redundant features of servers, increased workload consolidation and reliability expectations can take a toll on server hardware. Check these 14 tasks off of your to-do list to ensure that your servers run smoothly.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 24 Apr 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the government's new points-based immigration rules and assess the implications for the tech sector. IR35 tax rules change in April – we find out how IT contractors need to prepare. And we examine whether the rise of cloud is really displacing the datacentre. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 Mar 2020

EGUIDE: Data center interconnect, or DCI, is technology that links two or more data centers together so they can share resources. DCI technology offers many options and reacts differently with other areas of networking. This e-guide explores the benefits and challenges of DCI, as well as how it interacts with other technologies.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Feb 2020