The UPS role in the Uptime Institute’s Tier Classification System  
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Data centre availability is critical to the success or even survival of most organisations today. Its importance is reflected in the Uptime Institute’s Tier Classification System that defines different tiers of availability for data centres. A review of the tier requirements quickly reveals...

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The next step in modular data centre design
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Jeremy Hartley, Managing Director of Dataracks, takes a critical look at data centre modularity, exploring the differing needs of large and small organisations and a potential alternative to the current solutions on the market.

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Five steps for a modern monitoring framework
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We hear from a lot of companies that they already monitor their IT performance. They say they already know which data provides the best insights and how to find it. Now, it makes sense that IT execs and staff would have a good understanding of their own infrastructures and how to manage them....

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SSL and a tale of two security truths  

If you’ve noticed a little lock on your web browser then you’ve used SSL to secure your...

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Why data culture matters  

In this mobile first, cloud first environment, data is at the core of driving business productivity...

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Making the most of network analytics

The topic of network analytics is a complex one which impacts the whole cloud ecosystem and...

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Cloud and security challenges

Trying to take aim at hidden and moving targets. By Tony Lock, Freeform Dynamics Ltd.

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Dell Datacenter Scalable Solutions (DSS) targets the fastest growing data centre market

Building on its hyperscale leadership, DSS leverages Dell’s best-in-class enterprise...

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