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Ashton Young

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Australian Stories

Written by Ashton

DevOps

AU companies clean up at ServiceNow application comp in Vegas

ServiceNow's Knowledge18 is ongoing this week with Australian companies taking two of the three top spots in the application creation competition.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Global Stories

Written by Ashton

DataCentre infrastructure

Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award

After winning the SIG GIGA Trophy, Interoute has laid bare some of its innovations in energy efficiency at its Geneva data centre.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Hyperscale

Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS

AWS NZ country manager says cloud is reducing the barriers for Kiwi startups to innovate and make a mark on the global stage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Security Operations Centres

BT and Europol join forces to stem 'global cybercrime epidemic'

It's clear cybercrime is increasingly becoming a global issue with organisations around the world realising power lies in collaboration.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Hyperscale

Interxion officially opens first phase of new French data centre

Interxion is continuing its expansion throughout Europe after cutting the ribbon of the first phase of its new data centre in Marseille.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Data Protection

GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime

The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Data Protection

Hundreds congregate for SolarWinds MSP event in Amsterdam

Empower MSP is a bi-annual event from SolarWinds MSP with one held in North America and one in Europe - we're on-site for the latter.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Hyperscale

Equinix invests £29 million in London data centre expansion

Equinix is set to inject GBP £29 million into expanding its London Slough campus data centre, bolstering connectivity for financial markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Hyperscale

Quality over quantity drives growth for DataCentresNorth

DataCentresNorth thrives with intimate, high-quality networking, fostering meaningful business, and showcasing targeted content for data centre professionals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Partner Programmes

ServiceNow overhauls 'antiquated' tiered partner program

We caught up with ServiceNow's global VP for alliances and channel to discuss the all new channel program to benefit partners based off points.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Cybersecurity

Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay

Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Angel Trains spreads bare its data centre infrastructure

Angel Trains, a British-based train leasing company, has revealed what's under the hood in its complex IT operation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Hyperscale

Apple's €850m Irish data centre project goes up in smoke

After fighting a seemingly never ending battle with campaigners, Apple has thrown its €850m Ireland data centre project into the 'too hard basket'.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Digital Transformation

PHOTO GALLERY: More than 18,000 attend ServiceNow Knowledge18

The event is reportedly the 'world's largest gathering of professionals sharing their digital transformation journeys' and we've been on-site.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks imminent for Western businesses due to Trump's actions

Trump's decision not to renew Iran sanction waivers puts Western businesses at risk of imminent, aggressive cyberattacks, warns Recorded Future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Hyperscale

Google sinks further €150m into Ireland data centre expansion

Google has announced a further expansion to its data centre in south west Dublin with the estimated price tag of €150 million.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

ServiceNow

ServiceNow CEO says we're on cusp of working revolution

John Donahoe took the stage for a keynote this morning in Las Vegas at the annual Knowledge18 event with several interesting insights into the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018