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Schneider Electric wins court case over DPSA's unpaid debts - thanks existing partners
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric wins court case over DPSA's unpaid debts - thanks existing partners

Schneider Electric emerges victorious in court battle with data center infrastructure distributor DPSA over unpaid debts.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Schneider Electric deploys new wireless power meter in Singapore
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric deploys new wireless power meter in Singapore

Schneider Electric brings its wireless power meter, PowerTag, to Singapore to enhance monitoring and security of electrical assets.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Schneider Electric opts for sustainability route with latest solution
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric opts for sustainability route with latest solution

Schneider Electric unveils Ecoflair, a cutting-edge solution, marking a giant leap in sustainable data center cooling efficiency.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Managing data privacy and cyber security with StruxureOn
DevOps

Managing data privacy and cyber security with StruxureOn

Today practically every headline about the IoT seems to be associated either with some sort of cyber vulnerability or the potential for hacking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Don't let an aging UPS bring you down: Assess your replacement options
DataCentre infrastructure

Don't let an aging UPS bring you down: Assess your replacement options

Aged UPS units pose critical risks; time to evaluate newer, efficient alternatives and avert potential IT disasters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Schneider Electric: The data center cool down
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: The data center cool down

Schneider Electric leads the cooling charge as Australian data centres weather the heatwave; proactive measures key to uptime.

By Andrew Kirker • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC 10 years on
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC 10 years on

I know it's cliché, but it really does seem like yesterday, the $6.1 billion purchase of American Power Conversion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
Colocation providers have options in integrating open compute project data center architectures
DataCentre infrastructure

Colocation providers have options in integrating open compute project data center architectures

I wanted to more clearly make the case for why colocation companies – in addition to Internet Giants – should pay close attention to OCP.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Schneider Electric spreads automation wings with new Pacific region appointment
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric spreads automation wings with new Pacific region appointment

Neil Smith pilots Schneider Electric's industrial automation drive as Pacific Industry VP in strategic market expansion.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
How is the Open Compute Project affecting today's data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

How is the Open Compute Project affecting today's data centers

OCP shakes up data centre norms, driving eco-friendly designs and amplified energy efficiency across the industry in a collaborative crusade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
StruxureOn for cloud-based data center monitoring
DataCentre infrastructure

StruxureOn for cloud-based data center monitoring

In case you missed the launch of this new service, StruxureOn represents a new wave in data center operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Hey data center customers, let's practice hygge
DataCentre infrastructure

Hey data center customers, let's practice hygge

Data centre dialogue gets a hygge makeover, fostering joy in simplicity and strengthening customer relationships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
The limitations of an outdated remote data center monitoring system
DataCentre infrastructure

The limitations of an outdated remote data center monitoring system

When compared to the systems of 10 years ago, modern data center power and cooling infrastructure has become more intelligent.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
The amazing story of 30 billion things
Semiconductors

The amazing story of 30 billion things

And it's changing the way we think and communicate about business assets, energy, efficiency, operational performance, and total cost of ownership.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers
DataCentre infrastructure

Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers

Still, the opportunity for cross-industry learnings are significant as are those from the private to public sector and vice versa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?
DataCentre infrastructure

Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?

Cloud computing is still in its infancy and there is still great opportunity for colocation providers, says market-watcher Rhonda Ascierto.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

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Schneider Electric: Successful data center consolidation
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: Successful data center consolidation

Schneider Electric outlines a 5-step strategy for efficient data centre consolidation, steering IT leaders through saving costs and resources.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017