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Monday, 19 May 2008
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John Hatcher, editor
 
Versatile power protection
Thursday, 03 July 2008
The new iDialog uninterruptible power supply from Riello UPS offers compact and versatile power protection with advanced features for office-based desktop PCs, workstations and small entry-level servers.
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Axed from the NHS
Thursday, 03 July 2008

Fujitsu has been axed from a £896 million contract with the National Health Service after talks to resolve a contractual dispute broke down.

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Moving to Mayflex
Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Paul Cave has joined Mayflex in the role of Market Development Manager, which will see him working at the end user level to help ‘pull’ new business through to the Mayflex accredited partners.

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Air apparent - fresh air cooling
Tuesday, 24 June 2008

BT’s introduction of fresh air cooling for thousands of network nodes is helping the company to be a more sustainable business while better serving its customers

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The data centre and climate change
Friday, 13 June 2008

ICM argues that server virtualisation could be one of the keys to cutting down power usage in the datacentre

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Capgemini wins extended contract
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Capgemini has signed a two-year contract extension with Hydro One Networks Inc., a large North American transmission and distribution electric utility, to provide Smart Metering services for the company’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, including, program management, process design, systems, integration and infrastructure management. This contract reinforces Capgemini’s in-depth knowledge of the market and its industry-leading experience with Smart Metering implementation across North America.
 
Interxion gets security certification
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Interxion has received the ISO 27001 certification for information security management systems for both its Netherlands data centres and its HQ Operations, which are located both in the Netherlands and at the company’s European Service (ESC) Centre in London. The rigorous ISO 27001 audit and certification process is scheduled to continue across the remainder of Interxion locations during 2008.
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APC, TAC and IBM to offer combined building management system
Friday, 20 June 2008
APC has announced plans to integrate APC and TAC software management platforms with IBM Tivoli Monitoring energy management software. APC and TAC offer physical infrastructure and building management systems to customers worldwide. The integration will allow APC’s InfraStruXure Central® management platform, TAC’s building management system and IBM Tivoli Monitoring software to share key data points including alarm notifications, historical data and asset tracking information. The combined solution will deliver the visibility, control and automation needed for a more efficient enterprise by enabling optimisation of data centre physical infrastructure and building systems while maintaining IT service levels.
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Turning to virtual technology
Wednesday, 02 July 2008

Nearly half of SMBs are turning to new virtualisation technologies to help navigate the economic downturn, according to a survey of business owner/managers conducted by Star last week. The survey, of more than 100 small to medium businesses (SMBs), examined key technology challenges facing SMBs in the current economic climate.

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APC integrates software
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
APC by Schneider Electric is to integrate APC and TAC software management platforms with IBM Tivoli Monitoring energy management software. 
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Ngage selects Interxion
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Interxion has been selected to supply Secure Data Service (SDS), its managed online back-up and restore solution, to Ngage Solutions, the provider of business improvement and economic development services. Interxion SDS will provide Ngage Solutions with agentless back-up as part of their IT support package to the UK government-funded Business Link service. Business Link provides information, advice and support to small businesses across the UK, and forms a critical element of the government's campaign to promote enterprise, by fast-tracking expert advice to help small businesses make the most of their opportunities.
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