Data centre industry news and insights

Featured data centre industry news, insights and commentary by Colo-X.


Google acquires 111 8th Ave

One of the key data centre hub buildings in Manhattan has been acquired by Google for a figure believed to be just under $2bn.The sale though poses interesting questions for the plethora of colocation providers and carriers who operate within this established network node.  111 8th Avenue is a vast building occupying a whole city [...]

New data centre operators continue to make progress in UK Market

Further signs that new colocation providers are making significant progress are found in two recent news items (summarised below) which reinforce a couple of key market themes that we have been mentioning for some time now (for example, see my presentation at the Information Age Conference, The Future of the Data Centre).These themes are: New entrants are growing, [...]

Background article on Global Switch

Global Switch CEO John Corocoran was interviewed by Estates Gazette in summer of 2010.The article discusses the company’s ownership by the Reuben Brothers, their ambitions to start realising some returns from their investment via either a bond issue to pay down some of their loans or a possible flotation. The company’s current expansion plans and [...]

Future of the Data Centre – Event Roundup

A useful two page summary of the event is now available here. Other presentations included:  Thomson Reuters discussing how they are reducing power consumption across their 20 company data centres The impact of the CRC, Carbon Reduction Commitment legislation Analysis of data centre efficiency including calculation of the PUE, Power Usage Efficiency, the recognised measure [...]

Singapore Data Centre Map

We’re pleased to provide a Google Map listing all local major data centre facilities in Singapore.As ever, to discuss which is the best facility or operator for your own needs in this market please contact Colo-X where we can review your needs, discuss the options and make some recommendations, all in a single call.

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