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It will bring MEF-certified performance assured Ethernet services to consumers who are now being served over any TDM access, while the Overture 6000 platform also supports cost-effective pre-aggregation of TDM-based IP services.

Jack Lodge, president of Global Capacity, said: “Overture has been a great partner and the 6000 is a unique, very reliable and flexible platform that fits seamlessly within our One Hub and One Marketplace architecture, allowing us to bring performance-assured Ethernet to thousands of new customer locations.”

Mr Lodge noted that a unique and flexible solution was required that could be implemented quickly and easily, adding that the technology will bring performance-assured Ethernet to thousands of locations and connectors.

He also outlined that the 6000 is a flexible platform, capable of fitting seamlessly in the One Hub and One Marketplace architecture.

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Its deployment over copper turned it into a highly successful piece of equipment, and it is now used in the telecoms industry regularly. Many people rely on Ethernet cables in order to maintain a strong internet connection.

In the event of Wi-Fi going down or running slowly, Ethernet offers a way for people to access the internet, reducing downtime significantly in the process.

Henry Bohannon, senior director and head of Ethernet product management at Tata Communications, told the Inquirer: “People associated it with a being a LAN technology so they weren't confident it was robust in the WAN."

Mr Bohannon noted that the technology has gained a lot more acceptance, with people seeing the same types of SLA in terms of guarantees of availability, uptime and time to repair.

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Reuters has reported that the facility boasts new technology to integrate with some of the company’s new initiatives, though the location of the development has not been revealed due to security reasons.

With this latest premises, the company now has four primary data centres with computer cables, with the others based in San Jose, California and Scottsdale, Arizona.

PayPal president David Marcus told Reuters: “We're growing still very, very fast, so we need more machines, more capacity and bandwidth.”

PayPal expects to be in two million merchant locations by the end of this year and is finding ways to persuade consumers how to use the technology with their smartphones rather than their credit cards.

The company has grown massively, offering a secure way for consumers to exchange their personal details without worries.

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Set to be introduced in October 2013, the 20,000 sq ft facility will boast 9,300 sq ft of data hall space with provision for 120 high density server racks, and is to be built by web hosting specialist Tsohost.

The facility is located close to available power and fibre optic lines, while a purpose built substation will offer reliable grid power to the data centre.

Technical director Adam Smith said: “We are experiencing massive growth and therefore building our own data centre infrastructure was the next logical step. We have been planning this since 2012 and, when the ideal location on the Slough Trading Estate came up, with ample connectivity and power, it was the perfect opportunity.”

All pieces of equipment are fed through separate UPS clusters as part of the company’s 2N architecture, which eliminates single failure points to offer uninterrupted uptime.

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The Cushman and Wakefield and hurleypalmerfatt Data Centre Risk Index placed the area third behind the US and UK, with Sweden increasing its ranking by five points to become the third safest location covered by the research.

On the other hand, Norway climbed to eighth place and Finland stayed in ninth, highlighting how popular the area has become for the technology. Only Iceland dropped points in the study, which was due to a lack of connectivity in the country.

The list is revealed every year, assessing countries based on risks related to energy cost, ease of political stability, labour, energy security, sustainability and other criteria.

Britain retained its second position thanks to its level of connectivity, while Germany finished fourth, but lost points as a result of taxation and labour costs.

Cushman and Wakefield EMEA data center partner Keith Inglis said: “The Nordics must be seen as a legitimate location in the global arena, where the latency and regulatory arguments are less important when considering where best to site operations.

“Going forward, we would reasonably expect the region to secure an increased market share but to improve, further investment is required in international connectivity. If the Nordics fails to address this then Germany, the Netherlands and the UK will continue to see the most activity in EMEA.”

Poland was one of the surprising countries in the report, rising five points to 17th as a result of low corporation tax, cost of labour and low risk from natural disaster, making it a useful place to introduce intelligent server cabinet solutions.

Japan is one country that fell considerably this year, dropping six points to fall to 26th place, due to risks relating to the fallout of its most recent earthquake.

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Janet is a private network used by UK universities, facilitating better speed and security for users through platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offerings, reports TechWeek Europe.

“The peering agreement will provide researchers, academics and students with high-speed access to Microsoft Cloud services they can use for both study and their personal life including Bing, Skype, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Lync,” a Microsoft representative told the news provider.

The spokesperson emphasised that the uniqueness of the relationship covers access to Windows Azure IaaS and PaaS services.

However, the data centre and server racks will not be usable for certain research tasks, particularly assignments where highly sensitive data is in use.

Businesses need to ensure that all of their PCs are equipped with antivirus and firewall technology, or they could put highly sensitive information at risk.

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Taking place at the Computer History Museum, the event will explore how the latest technology will impact businesses while celebrating 40 years since it was invented, reports the Wall Street Journal.

It will also feature industry experts, practitioners and analysts, along with a keynote address by the inventor of the technology, Bob Metcalfe, who has gone on to see his invention turn into one of the installation essentials for businesses.

Scott Kipp, president of the Ethernet Alliance, told the news provider: “Cloud computing continues to grow in relevance for data center architects, and behind its growing adoption is Ethernet. With its inherent flexibility and interoperability, Ethernet provides an ideal foundation for engineering today's advanced public, private, and hybrid cloud models.”

“Being selected to help identify and acknowledge those individuals and organizations that are the pacesetters for today's cloud and data centre technology breakthroughs is an honor.”

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NextiraOne has completed a survey of businesses, finding that there is a growing need for Unified Computing Platforms due to IT directors’ focus on increasing performance while decreasing space and power requirements.

It was also found that more than 40 per cent of respondents are introducing or planning to introduce converged, unified platforms for their data centre and cloud requirements.

The survey was targeted at IT and data centre decision makers in public and private sector organisations across the UK, with respondents being asked to provide their opinion on topics including their use of cloud computing and other outsourcing options.

Forty-four per cent of respondents are planning to use public or hybrid cloud services, whereas 57 per cent admitted that it took too long to be able to provision new server or storage capacity.

Geraint Davies, NextiraOne’s head of business development, data centre, said: “These findings confirm what we have been hearing directly from our customers. The survey shows that the industry is at the tipping point of a massive change as organisations streamline their infrastructure and move from silos containing storage, networking and servers towards Unified Computing Platforms.

“The new generation of Unified Computing Platforms combines storage, networking, servers and hardware, replacing multiple hardware appliances by combining best of breed technologies from industry leaders.”

He went on to say that Unified Computing Platforms enable virtualised servers and applications to take less time than previous options.

The technology acts as a single infrastructure, simplifying the process of adopting cloud computing for organisations with small IT teams who do not have the resources required to manage numerous pieces of network equipment.

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The premises acts as a resilient and secure technology environment including cabinet accessories, allowing companies to develop their services in scale with the evolution of their company. It will also provide ultra-fast connections to private and community-based managed services.

Julian King, commercial director of Volta Data Centres, said: “Shoreditch buzzes with entrepreneurism. Every which way we turn we come across start-up and early-stage firms brimming with new ideas and ambitions of growth.

Mr King explained that the business saw a chance to provide enterprises with a new approach to large corporate infrastructure at a cheaper price than usual.

He emphasised that the suite is designed specifically to tailor to the needs of the Shoreditch community.

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As a result of the deal, the total investment put into the facilities of has reached more than £1 billion, with this total taking into account construction and transformation costs, along with the investment of tenants and data centre clients.

It is hoped that the move will help to regenerate the east end of London by introducing 4,500 jobs for local people, along with 2,000 positions for the surrounding areas, while generating a maximum of £450 million for the national GDP.

The business has suggested that the east London data centre will become one of the largest and most efficient in Europe, introducing low latency connections to the world’s telecommunications networks.

By 2015, it is expected that the data centre will open in the iCITY digital hub, where firms in the City of London and London Docklands region will be able to benefit from new computer accessories.

Gavin Poole, chief executive officer of iCITY, said: “What we have delivered is exactly what was put forward in 2004 when the bid was being put together.

“iCITY is at the heart of the economic and social legacy from London 2012. It will provide much needed infrastructure, commercial space and capacity for the digital and creative industries, the UK’s fastest growing sectors of the economy, as well as much needed studio space in London.”

The hub will accommodate start-ups, corporations, universities, venture capital funders and a theatre, while also providing 100,000 sq ft of incubator and accelerator space.

Included among the tenants set to move to the premises are BT Sport, Loughborough University and Hackney Community College.

Over £1 billion has been invested in the premises, and £500 million of this has come from Infinity clients.

On the other hand, £270 million has been provided from secured tenants.

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Speaking to V3, the business’ chief executive Zach Nelson explained that the company is likely to work with a data centre provider for the work, which should lead to improved application responsiveness and more data racks.

“It's great to have the systems closer to end user customers. The biggest value will be that the systems are closer to them so the applications and their website will perform faster.

“It's a manufacturing country so it should work well but it's also a technology country and we work well with tech companies, so it'll be interesting,” Mr Nelson explained to the news provider.

However, he admitted that other regions were being considered for the data centre, including Amsterdam.

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A meeting is to be held today (May 17th), where Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman will host a public meeting to discuss broadband providers accessible in the region, according to EDP24.

Companies that are set to use network equipment to make broadband available include ITSwisp, Rural Broadband and WISpire.

Council bosses explained that “not spots” in the area would have a minimum speed of 2Mbps by autumn 2015, though Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman fears that isolated areas may be unable to benefit from the technology.

Speaking to the news provider, Mr Freeman said: “I continue to support the council and BD UK Rural Broadband Scheme, but feel that we can’t just sit on our hands and wait for BT when there is a range of innovative local schemes out there.

“If you are in a rural part of Norfolk and in a ‘not-spot’, it’s incredibly debilitating.”

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The Tier 3 premises is located in Almery city, just 30 minutes from Amsterdam. The purchase follows Secrus’ 50 per cent stake in the Citadel 100 data centre in Dublin, where a host of server accessories will be located.

Jonathan King, co-fund manager of Securus Fund, said: “This acquisition is a continuation of our strategy to expand the portfolio of high quality income producing data centre assets to enhance returns for our investors."

Mr King went on to say that the acquisition shows the company’s commitment to the European market and we will continue to leverage our existing platform to pursue further growth in the region.

The move will see a variety of network kits brought to the Amsterdam region, which is attracting a number of major international IT companies.

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A meeting is to be held this Friday (May 16th), where Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman will host a public meeting to discuss broadband providers accessible in the region, according to EDP24.

Companies that are set to use network equipment to make broadband available include ITSwisp, Rural Broadband and WISpire.

Council bosses explained that “not spots” in the area would have a minimum speed of 2Mbps by autumn 2015, though Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman fears that isolated areas may be unable to benefit from the technology.

Speaking to the news provider, Mr Freeman said: “I continue to support the council and BD UK Rural Broadband Scheme, but feel that we can’t just sit on our hands and wait for BT when there is a range of innovative local schemes out there.

“If you are in a rural part of Norfolk and in a ‘not-spot’, it’s incredibly debilitating.”

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The new technology will join the company’s fibre optic leads on the market, with the system being specifically designed to meet the challenges linked with data centres and rising network speeds.

It mixes short dead zones and a generous dynamic range, allowing technicians to troubleshoot short fibre runs with ease.

Neil Bessant, divisional manager at Fujikura Europe, said: “As we all know, the data centre market is in a state of rapid expansion. Data centres are critical to a wide range of enterprises in the financial, retail, manufacturing, government, military, healthcare and educational sectors.

“The costs of an outage are great and it is imperative that network personnel be able to troubleshoot and restore an operation quickly.”

The M310 OTDR is equipped with Test Results Manager PC software package, enabling users to create acceptance reports that abide by industry guidelines.

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Frank Ohihorst spoke to Enterprise Network Planet about the device, explaining that it offers flexibility, scalability and value for consumers.

Its series of products consists of four switches, the HP 2920-24G, 2920-24G-PoE+ (power over Ethernet), 2920-48G and 2920-48G-PoE+ switches.

“The switches also support ring and chain stacking methodologies, which improve failover support by allowing member switches in the stack to continue operating, even with multiple failures.

2920 switches that feature PoE+ as part of the model designator support multiple allocation methods, such as automatic, IEEE 802.3at dynamic, LLDP-MED fine grain, IEEE 802.3af device class, or user-specified, allowing for more efficient management,” Mr Ohihorst told the news provider.

While the latest HP switches are sure to prove appealing in the market, there will be a number of other companies fighting for a market share, so consumers should explore the market before making a decision.

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It could be the latest addition to companies’ network supplies, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that it is designed for performance-assured mobile backhaul and enterprise cloud services.

Vijay Raman, vice president of product management and marketing at Overture, said: “Carrier Ethernet 2.0 was an important advancement last year, but service providers and operators now need a clear path to software-defined and virtualized services.

“The Overture 65 offers that path. We are pleased to introduce this game-changing Ethernet Access Device as part of Overture’s complete metro edge solution.”

By using Overture’s technology and its Ensemble OSA system, network operators across the world can boost their operational efficiencies and unveil revenue-gathering services on a wider scale.

Overture 65 also boasts rich service assurance features, including a suite of CE2.0 demarcation tools.

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Sadece boasts a variety of services and runs a 1MW data centre, while there is also an extra 1MW of expansion potential, with Turkey currently existing as a fast-developing market that could turn into a major internet hub after further development of power leads and extentions.

This is due to its large and rapidly growing domestic digital economy and its convenient location between Europe and Asia. Turkey also offers the fastest internet traffic growth rate in Europe, along with compelling dynamics.

Entering the market will enhance TelecityGroup’s medium-term growth potential, and brings management prowess and a strong customer base.

Michael Tobin, cheif executive of TelecityGroup, said: “Turkey is one of the fastest growing digital economies in the world and Sadece has played a major role in enabling this growth.

“The combination of our data centre expertise and Sadece’s service leadership creates a highly attractive choice for customers, both from the domestic Turkish market and international businesses seeking to grow in this region.”

Mr Tobin went on to say that he is delighted to welcome Selcuk Sarac and the team at Sadence to TelecityGroup, adding that he is looking forward to working together with them.

Selçuk Saraç, chief executive of Sadece, who will become managing director of TelecityGroup’s Turkish operation, also commented on the move, saying: “This is an exciting development for Sadece and the development of Turkey’s digital economy.

“Combining our business with Europe’s leading provider of data centres will be a great boost and will help us take advantage of the booming demand for hosting and data centre services in Turkey and beyond.”

TelecityGroup has expanded its selection of sites over recent months in an effort to satisfy the growing demand for information processing among corporate clients.

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These systems are optimised for efficient, validated and risk-free deployment of data centres, with Panduit maintaining a strong affiliation with Cisco. The new solutions also support the distributor’s portfolio of network switches.

Renton D'Souza, divisional director at Comstor, said: “A number of enterprises in the Middle East are building their data centers from ground up.

“Since they are not tasked with overhauling legacy systems, they can focus on deploying technologies that will help them see long term rewards from their investments.”

Panduit also supplies a number of copper and fibre data transport solutions, software, services and pre-configured infrastructures.

As part of the deal, Comstor can now also offer Panduit’s Nexus, Cat6k and UCS cabinet solutions to customers.

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Entitled 400GbE, Access Networking and Roadmap, these new groups will complement the organisation’s lineup of subsidiaries, with the move indicating the changes occurring in the worldwide Ethernet ecosystem.

John D’Ambrosia, chairman of Ethernet Alliance, said: “We’ve reached an inflection point in Ethernet’s timeline; there’s a cascade of exciting developments – the race to 400GbE, for example – that are advancing this seminal technology farther and faster than at any other time in its 40-year history.”

He stated that as the Ethernet Alliance continues growing, it is perfectly positioned to embrace new innovations and enjoy success.

The Ethernet Alliance is also hosting the IEEE 802.1/802.3 May Interim Meeting, which will bring together key stakeholders to address work which is already underway within the IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 Working Groups. This will also provide more information about network supplies.

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