With the emergence of cloud computing, big data and IT consumerization, many data centers and organizations have redesigning their IT infrastructure. One of the biggest drivers within the modern data center is to design an environment capable of scalability, agility and of course efficiency. In creating such an infrastructure, many organizations are working with new types of converged technologies which can help achieve greater amounts of density.
Abstracting the Data Center: A look at the DCOS Platform
Published on Friday, 28 March 2014
It’s time to take a step back and look at the data center model that’s impacting today’s business, . It’s time to see just how far this platform has come and exactly where it’s going. It’s time to say hello to the truly agnostic data center. Almost every new technology is being pushed through some type of data center model.
CommScope Offers Data Center Modules With Integrated DCIM
Published on Wednesday, 12 March 2014
CommScope is now offering Data Center on Demand, a modular solution with built in DCIM capabilities via iTRACS, which it acquired in March 2013. The modular offering provides a flexible, efficient, purpose-built alternative to traditional brick and mortar data centers ,whether as an initial data center or an expansion of an existing facility.
With Blue Mix, IBM Services Meet the SoftLayer Cloud
Published on Friday, 28 March 2014
At the heart of IBM’s cloud computing push is SoftLayer, the $2 billion dollar acquisition that provides the infrastructure and automation underpinning of IBM’s cloud. To realize its cloud ambitions, IBM must find a way to connect its existing base of enterprise customers to the SoftLayer platform.
American Express Vacating Massive Minneapolis Data Center
Published on Friday, 07 March 2014
American Express is vacating a massive 541,000 square foot data center in Minneapolis, which will soon be up for sale, according to local media.