Google acquires cloud file storage firm Elastifile
Google recently announced that it is going ahead to acquire a enterprise file storage firm, Elastifile and upon the close of the acquisition, Elastifile will join Google Cloud.
Safeguarding enterprise backup environments from malware attacks
Asigra, a leading cloud backup, recovery and restore software provider recently announced that the Data Center Infrastructure Group (DCIG), has published a report titled “Creating a Secondary Perimeter to Detect Malware in Your Enterprise Backup Environment.”
Cisco buys out Acacia Communications for $2.6 billion
Cisco recently announced that it will be buying out Acacia Communications for approximately $2.6 billion. Acacia specialises in designing and manufacturing high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that allow webscale companies, service providers, and data center operators to meet the fast-growing consumer demands for data.
Western Digital enhances its IntelliFlash data center systems
Western Digital announced new additions and enhancements to its IntelliFlash data center systems portfolio, giving customers even greater choice and flexibility to design modern hybrid-cloud infrastructures that accelerate the speed of business and help extract greater value from data.
Sparkle selects Djibouti Data Center as its Africa’s IP Hub
Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top ten global operators, announces it has moved its Djibouti Point of Presence (PoP) into the Djibouti Data Center (DDC) selecting it as Sparkle’s IP hub for its expansion to East and South Africa.
Zain receives Data Center certification from Uptime Institute
Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, received the M&O (Management and Operation) Data Center Certification by Uptime Institute, making it the first telecom operator in Kuwait and the third in the region to receive this prestigious certification.
Data sovereignty and data privacy is key
More than four-fifths, 83 percent, of UAE IT decision-makers agree that it is important for organizations that run their operations in the public cloud to keep their data in-country, according to new research from market research firm YouGov.
CNet Training partners with Rahi Systems to deliver Data Center training
CNet Training has partnered with Rahi Systems to deliver a three-day Certified Data Center Design (CDCD) program to select customers and vendors. Rahi is organising eight sessions with CNet throughout 2019 at locations in the US, Europe and Asia.
Teraco announces the expansion of its data centre campus
Teraco to invest R1bn as it announced the expansion of Teraco Isando Campus (JB1) to meet the increased demand for additional data centre capacity is being driven by cloud uptake and enterprise organisations wanting to access the Teraco platform.
Microsoft broaden the opportunities for its partners in the cloud era
Microsoft announced new investments in technologies and programs designed to support its partner ecosystem that are aimed at helping optimize Microsoft’s partner engagement for the cloud era. The following are some highlights: