Colocation stories - Page 54
In technology, colocation is used when an organisation or an entity rents space for server and hardware storage to another organisation. Power, internet connection, cooling and security systems are supplied to the tenants.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
This shared space between two or more organisations has many advantages. First, it is beneficial for the renters, as they can make a profit with unused space in their infrastructure. This fair trade also saves tenants money because they don’t have to build infrastructure and pay for facilities.
Colocation is also a good thing for the environment because it allows a reduction of infrastructure and optimisation of energy costs at the same time.
Learning from the Air NZ data centre outage
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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Maxnet's CEO urges firms to upgrade legacy data centres and ensure robust backup systems after the costly Air NZ outage.
APC in a 'pod': containerised data centres
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.
Averting disaster: cutbacks shrink the safety net
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.
GeekGirl on silver linings
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.
The backup business
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Data center and cloud computing have implications for business continuity, says Plan-b. Security and redundancy are key.
Balancing power
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Most CIOs are unaware of the energy efficiency of their data centers, according to recent studies. IBM has developed steps to help reduce consumption by 15-40%.
Safeguarding data centres
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Businesses face evolving cyber threats, from sophisticated criminal attacks aimed at stealing data to challenges in securing virtualised data centres.
PM salutes new data centre
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Datacom opens $30 million data center in New Zealand, the largest investment of its kind in the country since the 1970s.
Virtually networked
Fri, 1st May 2009
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In today's economic climate, CIOs and IT departments are being tasked with delivering the same or increased business outcomes with less funding.
Gen-i wins $5m education ministry contract
Wed, 11th Mar 2009
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According to RFP documents released last July, the three-year contract included the end-of-life replacement of PCs.
The 'green' influence on service levels
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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As firms push for greener IT solutions, virtualisation is set to cut energy use in data centres, but careful management is crucial to maintain service levels.
The secrets of making money out of Security
Tue, 1st May 2007
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As security becomes commoditised, New Zealand CIOs focus less on it, yet its strategic importance in IT spending and MSS rises, says IDC analyst Jenna Griffin.
The secrets of making money out of datacentre solutions
Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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An increasingly popular option is for businesses to hand over their infrastructure and data needs to an offsite datacentre. But it's a loosely-used term.
Welcome to Fabulous LAS VEGAS NEVADA
Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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The Hosting Con exhibition in Las Vegas highlights the booming SaaS market and the rising profile of New Zealand IT companies on the global stage.