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Report highlights security and sustainability as priorities for data centres

According to a new report by Honeywell, uptime, cybersecurity and sustainability top the list of priorities for data centre managers.

Vantage SDC expands with acquisition of Santa Clara data centre

Vantage SDC (Stabilized Data Centers) has announced the acquisition of CA22, a 24MW hyperscale data centre serving the Santa Clara region.

AWS offers free digital transformation support to local councils

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is trialling a zero cost, no obligation programme that offers local councils and government authorities access to consulting services, software, and infrastructure solutions.

Nordic climate challenges data centre contractors

A new report from Aggreko has identified low temperatures and high humidity as key challenges facing contractors building new data centres in the Nordics.

AWS re/Start partners with UK recruiter to address IT skills gap

AWS re/Start has teamed up with UK-based recruitment firm Robert Half help graduates find entry-level cloud roles in the UK.

N2S to open three new IT asset disposal sites

IT asset disposal (ITAD) and tech lifecycle management company N2S has announced it will be opening new facilities in Reading and Mansfield, as well as expanding its Bury St Edmunds site.

Irish Social Democrats call for data centre moratorium

The Social Democrat party in Ireland is to propose a Dáil motion for a moratorium on new data centres in the country, over fears of their impact on the national grid and sustainability goals.

Data centre podcast challenges myths and misinformation

Echelon Data Centres has produced a podcast series providing insight into the data centre industry and dispelling common misconceptions.

Riello UPS recognised as a living wage employer

Riello UPS has become the latest company to achieve accreditation as a living wage employer, meaning it pays at least £9.50 an hour.

London & Dublin top EMEA data centre growth

A new report has placed Dublin and London as the leading cities for the development of new data centres in EMEA during Q2 2021.

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