Brian McKenna, Editor of Computer Weekly magazine, introduces the first article in a “Next-generation enterprise IT” series, sponsored by IBM. In the article “Optimising data centre operations”, Danny Bradbury looks at how data centre managers can optimise operations for maximum efficiency in the context of the downturn.
IBM has filed a lawsuit to stop a former server blade development vice-president from joining Apple. IBM claims Mark Papermaster should not be allowed...
In fat times or thin, the datacentre manager always seems to get it in the neck. Last year, unparalleled growth meant that companies could not fit enough...
After years of uncontrolled growth, many datacentres face a crisis as they run into space and power constraints. Even though remedies to the problems exist, current typical business practices concerning datacentres do not encourage the prioritisation of power reduction within one of the most power hungry areas of a business.