June 2017

In Data Centers/ News Media

Switch Introduces A New Tier 5 Data Center Standard To Compete with The Uptime Institute

By Renée Harper

Cloudscene covers Switch’s recent announcement and reviews the need-to-know certifications for the modern data center. Leading US data center operator, Switch, has announced plans to introduce a new data…

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In General News

An Industry Defined: Green Data Center, Hybrid Cloud, IaaS, IoT, Meet-Me Room, PaaS & More

By Cloudscene

Further to our recent blog post where we announced a new glossary on the top data center and cloud industry terms, we’ve brought you some additional definitions to help bring clarity…

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In Market News

In the News: APAC Data Center Headlines Featuring IBM, OVH, Alibaba, Digital Realty, Global Switch & More

By Cloudscene

The Asia Pacific region is host to a diverse and dynamic data center industry, with the mature markets of Australia, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong existing alongside the emerging…

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In News Media

Digital Realty Eyes Hyperscale Domination with $7.6b DuPont Fabros Merger

By Cloudscene

Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: DLR) sent shock waves through the data center world on Friday when it announced the acquisition of DuPont Fabros Technology (NYSE: DFT). The $7.6…

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In Data Centers

Marketplace for Buying and Selling Connectivity Services Nears July Launch Date

By Cloudscene

An independent platform for buying and selling enterprise connectivity services is coming! Cloudscene’s highly anticipated marketplace feature is just a matter of weeks away from launch. From colocation and…

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In News Media

Verizon Finalizes $4.48 billion Acquisition of Yahoo Paving the Way for New Brand: Oath

By Cloudscene

Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo’s internet business is official, with yesterday’s final shareholder approval paving way for the $4.48 billion sale. The confirmation of the deal comes 11 months after the first announcement of…

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In Data Centers/ Market News

In the News: US Data Center Market Headlines Featuring Facebook, Switch, Apple, Cyxtera, TierPoint & more

By Cloudscene

Home to some of the most important tech hubs in the world, the United States is a data center powerhouse boasting more colocation data centers than any other country…

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In General News

An Industry Defined: Cloud Computing, IaaS, Data Center, Colocation, IoT, Carrier Hotel and more…

By Cloudscene

The tech sector is renowned for its buzzwords and acronyms, with the cloud and data center sectors being no exception. From cloud computing to IaaS to colocation and the…

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In General News

Tech Market Insight: Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends Report Reveals Current State of the Tech Industry

By Cloudscene

Mary Meeker’s annual Internet Trends Report has arrived, providing well respected and in-depth insight on the current state of the tech industry and what the market can expect into…

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