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Cloud traffic to dominate data centres

In the third annual Cisco® Global Cloud Index (2012 – 2017), Cisco forecasts that global cloud traffic, the fastest growing component of data centre traffic, is expected to grow 4.5-fold – a 35 percent combined annual growth rate (CAGR) – from 1.2 zettabytes of annual traffic in 2012 to 5.3 zettabytes by 2017. Overall global data centre traffic will grow threefold and reach a total of 7.7 zettabytes annually by 2017.

Top predictions for IT organizations and users for 2014 and beyond

Gartner, Inc. has revealed its top predictions for IT organizations and IT users for 2014 and beyond. Gartner's top predictions for 2014 combine several disruptive topics — Digital Industrial Revolution, Digital Business, Smart Machines and the Internet of Things — that are set to have an impact well beyond just the IT function.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

Brocade has announced the appointment of Ari Bose to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Responsible for the strategic transformation of the global Brocade IT organization, Bose will report to Gale England, vice president of Customer Advocacy and Operational Effectiveness.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Storage + Servers

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has opened its newest Internet Exchange (IXP) in the USA.

Technology CEOs should consider nine disruptive forces that are impacting businesses

New series outlines suggestions for Technology CEOs to tackle looming megatrends and thrive in new digital reality.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Storage + Servers Wireless

A research report from Quocirca, entitled ‘In demand: the culture of online service provision’, reveals a significant disconnect between the emergence of Northern Europe’s service provider culture in businesses across the region and the availability of skilled individuals required to manage these ‘always-on’ networks.

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Talking FSP 3000 OLS for ultimate DCI flexibility at OFC

Gareth Spence talks to Paul Morkel at OFC 2019 about the launch of ADVA’s newly expanded FSP 3000 open line system and how it’s the ultimate one-stop shop for all DCI applications.

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Cloud traffic to dominate data centres

Top predictions for IT organizations and users for 2014 and beyond

Brocade names Ari Bose as Chief Information Officer

LINX launches new Internet Exchange in the USA

Technology CEOs should consider nine disruptive forces that are impacting businesses

War for talent: on-demand, in demand

ADVA Optical Networking launches Partner Ecosphere Program (PEP)

Closing the gap between data centre and end devices

University of Oxford selects Unify

Emulex 10GbE NICs with Advanced Application and Hybrid Cloud Acceleration

DNB, Norway’s largest financial services institution entrusts HCL with running the bank’s IT operations

Akamai releases second quarter 2015 ‘State of the Internet’ report

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Talking FSP 3000 OLS for ultimate DCI flexibility at OFC