Survey adds weight to the Carrier Neutral Model Data traffic between data centres is forecast to double or triple over the next 2-4years, according to a survey commissioned by a US company called Infineta (who unsurprisingly make network optimization products). The survey covering over 100 large US enterprises suggests that traffic growth is being driven by data [...]
With the release of Interxion’s 2009 results, we thought it might be interesting see how the two European headquartered operators might contrast and compare.In fact it turned out to be quite hard to find any differences, though those that there are tell an interesting tale. Telecity Interxion 2009 Revenue (Euros, Millions) 192m, +27% (increase on [...]
We attended the Data Centre World event for the first time which was held in London at the Barbican Centre.In particular we noted that all the big pan-European operators would be present and several of them presenting. The exhibition space was impressive, dozens of companies offering all sorts of data centre related products, in fact [...]
A mini deluge of surveys today provide a positive picture for the data centre industry though a healthy degree of scepticism is worth bearing in mind as the survey sponsors, US real estate player Digital Realty and Telehouse Europe will of course see themselves as prime beneficiaries!However, some interesting points worthy of note: Digital Realty [...]
Interesting press release from specialist telecoms consultancy TeleGeography which we pretty much provide ad verbatum.New data from their Enterprise Network Pricing Service show that the telecom cost of connecting offices varies widely around the globe, with some cities offering far more business-friendly environments than others. When looking to link up offices in different parts of the [...]
In a stunning move Equinix has announced the agreed acquisition of local colocation rival Switch and Data for USD$689m.S+D were probably Equinix’s largest single competitor in the carrier neutral colocation market and the acquisition marks an interesting concentration of power in this specialist market niche. It can certainly be seen as a case of the [...]
What are the implications of the recent acquisition of Blue Square Data by Lumison? Lumison’s acquisition strategy begins with their recent purchase of Blue Square Data in a further consolidation of the regional UK colocation market The combined group will have some 50,000 sq ft of net tech capability of which 90% will be in [...]
Documents released from the Greater London Authority today (http://bit.ly/X7eJVN ) confirm that Telehouse has secured two plots of land right next door to their long established Docklands campus on East India Dock Road and Coriander Avenue. Securing yet further capacity expansion for the long term – the two plots are highlighted on the aerial image [...]
Interesting to see today’s news that Pulsant has acquired Edinburgh’s Scolocate for £26m, so building on Lumison’s longstanding presence in the Scottish capital.Scolocate has been majority owned by The Royal Bank of Scotland since 2002 following a financial restructuring. Scolocate History Scolocate is an important regional hub facility in the UK data centre market. Having [...]
Colo-X attended the 7th Data Centre’s Europe conference last week (5/6th May) and the highlight for us had to be the fascinating leadership panel.On the panel were representatives of Telecity, Equinix, Interxion and Global Switch, the four largest pan-European carrier neutral colocation providers, together with e-shelter, who currently focus on Germany and Switzerland and Colt, [...]