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SD-WAN: strong foundations are required for future-proof networking
29 August 2024
SD-WAN – arguably the future of networking across the globe – relies on a flexible, scalable, and secure foundation. But how can the UK’s enterprises ensure they have the stable foundational platform required to reap all the benefits?
Getting strategic
Deploying Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) involves careful strategic planning to balance quality of service (QoS), cost, and ease of installation.
Find out more Unlock 1 Petabyte of ZFS Storage with Enterprise-Grade Speed and Reliability
27 August 2024
For a long time, 1 petabyte of storage was seen as some mystical capacity, reserved for only the largest data centers and beyond the reach of most organizations. However, technological advancements have turned this once-distant dream into a practical reality. QNAP, a leader in network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, is making this possible with its latest pre-configured bundle, providing 1 petabyte of ZFS storage.
This impressive storage solution is built on QNAP’s latest enterprise 24-bay rackmount NAS, combined with a 24-bay expansion enclosure. Both components leverage the power and reliability of Seagate EXOS 24TB drives, known for their exceptional performance in enterprise environments. The total configuration brings together a massive 1 petabyte of raw storage, harnessing the robustness and data integrity features of the ZFS file system.
iomart to generate 250,000kWH of solar energy for Maidenhead DC
27 August 2024
iomart has installed 560 solar panels at its flagship data centre in Maidenhead to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency across its UK operations.
The solar panels are expected to generate around 250,000kWh of energy annually, offsetting around 96,061kg of CO2 emissions annually. The 2,800sqm Maidenhead facility is the largest data centre in iomart’s portfolio, which includes 13 data centres across the UK. It also serves as iomart’s main self-managed infrastructure hub, powering over 12,000 servers.
Find out more Cloud Industry Forum: ESG gaining traction
23 August 2024
According to research conducted by the Cloud Industry Forum, 86% of businesses report that environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability is important to their organisation when deciding which cloud vendor to work with, with almost half (44%) considering it extremely important; up from 30% in 2023, indicating that despite media reports of ESG being put on the backburner by many companies, they remain committed to continued sustainability efforts.
The data from this year’s report indicates that organisations value ESG highly, with 40% of respondents reporting that IT sustainability is an important project for their organisation. This ranks equally with other areas of business such as security and cloud migration, and is second only to artificial intelligence (42%).
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