Colocation stories - Page 63
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.
Google guns for MS Exchange business
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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digital entertainment
Google launches a suite of apps aimed at government bodies to cut IT costs and boost security, now adopted by Los Angeles.
Google's ultra-fast broadband experiment
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Google aims to revolutionise internet speeds in the US with a trial offering up to 1Gbps broadband to 500,000 homes, vastly surpassing current averages.
HP to acquire 3Com
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.
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%.
The 'green' influence on service levels
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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virtualisation
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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.
Welcome to Fabulous LAS VEGAS NEVADA
Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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data analytics
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.
The secrets of making money out of datacentre solutions
Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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semiconductors
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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.