Microsoft experiments with underwater data centres
02 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft's Project Natick involves creating capsules designed to host data centre equipment that can be submerged underwater, run on renewable energy and have long life spans.
Dell 13th generation PowerEdge rack and tower servers
16 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Dell Inc.Dell has added four entry-level rack and tower servers to its 13th generation PowerEdge portfolio, allowing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to prepare for future growth, adapt to changing application demands and attain greater operational efficiency.
No smoke without fire — protecting data centres
05 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Xtralis Pty LtdMore than 250 racks at Vocus's flagship Melbourne data centre are protected by an Xtralis VESDA smoke detection system, providing peace of mind for the company and its clients.
Going prefab — data centres on the move
28 September, 2015 by Andrew Kirker, General Manager Datacentres, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaDeployment of prefabricated data centre modules is substantially different to that of traditional data centre builds, so it's important for firms to understand how to implement them effectively.
Australian data centre services market peaking
02 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Embling
The Australian data centre outsourcing market will grow 18.2% this year, but has reached its peak growth phase and will slow down from 2016, Frost & Sullivan has predicted.
What you need to know about flash storage
27 August, 2015 by Darren McCullum, Regional Sales Manager, XtremIO at EMCThere are four important reasons to consider flash storage over the traditional disk-based approach, and they are cost, capacity, simplification and flexibility, writes EMC's Darren McCullum.
Sungard DC expands to become SA's largest
18 August, 2015The Sungard Data Centre at Kidman Park facility in Adelaide, South Australia, has expanded to 1750 square metres, making it South Australia's largest data centre facility.
Fujitsu's $12.2m western Sydney DC upgrade
03 August, 2015 by Technology Decisions staff | Supplied by: Fujitsu AustraliaFujitsu will spend $12.2 million upgrading its Western Sydney Data Centre, including a $7 million power infrastructure upgrade and a $5.2 million upgrade of internal infrastructure capacity.
Dell PowerEdge C6320 rack server
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Dell TechnologiesDell has added the PowerEdge C6320 rack server to its 13th-generation Dell PowerEdge server portfolio.
Australian data centre sector to hit $663m in FY16
01 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian data centre sector is on track to grow 9.9% to $663.1 million next financial year, driven by surging cloud adoption and data consumption.
Case study: Centralised DC network optimisation
15 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Extreme NetworksFinancial services SaaS provider NextGen.Net needed a solution that would improve analytical abilities and enhance reporting capabilities for its data centre.
Data centre experts to converge on Sydney
09 June, 2015The DCD Converged Australia conference is returning for its 6th year at the Australian Tech Park on 3-4 August 2015, featuring five industry-focused tracks of cutting-edge content from renowned speakers.
Mimecast to open two Australian data centres
02 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCloud email security and archiving vendor Mimecast will shortly open two data centres in New South Wales to support its Australian operations.
Dell PowerEdge R930 server
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Dell TechnologiesThe Dell PowerEdge R930 is intended for demanding enterprise applications such as in-memory databases, customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning.
Dept of Human Services opens new DC
25 May, 2015The federal government has opened a new data centre in Fyshwick in a move that it says will save taxpayers millions in operating costs and provide vital stability for numerous government departments.
