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Data Centers need personnel and infrastructure to be able to operate effectively. Data Center Operators are companies or individual entities who take care of day-to-day operations of a data center. Responsibilities can include upkeep, maintenance and client relations.

Operators are responsible for installing and maintaining network resources, ensuring data center security and monitoring systems that take care of power and cooling.
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Equinix rules the roost in Cloudscene H1 2021 Data Center Ecosystem Leaderboard

Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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Cloudscene has released the results of its H1 2021 Data Center Ecosystem Leaderboard, with Equinix taking out the top spot in four of the five analysed regions.
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NEXTDC's Brisbane data centre offers local Google Cloud interconnect points

Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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The B2 data centre now delivers low-latency and secure access directly to Google Cloud for Queensland government agencies and enterprises.
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Aus SD-WAN provider expands global footprint with Equinix

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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The new arrangement with Equinix and Equinix Metal will allow Fusion Broadband to provide dedicated SD-WAN gateways in more than 50 location points globally.
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NVIDIA's AI Launchpad enables instant AI infrastructure for enterprises

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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NVIDIA has released AI Launchpad, an end-to-end hardware and software stack giving enterprises immediate access to NVIDIA-powered infrastructure and software.
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Macquarie opens new high security data centre in Australia's capital

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Macquarie's new high security data center in Canberra has been officially opened by Australia's Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton MP.
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Equinix commits to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030

Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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The digital infrastructure and data centre company aims to make a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 base year by 2030.
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Singapore sovereign wealth fund backs $3.9b Equinix data center portfolio expansion

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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The joint venture agreements will help to build out the xScale data center portfolio across 32 different facilities around the world.
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Google Cloud launches new services for a unified data platform

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Google Cloud has launched new solutions for its unified data cloud strategy, providing organisations with a unified data platform.
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New research on how COVID-19 is boosting digital transformation

Wed, 12th May 2021
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There has been a major overhaul of IT strategies to meet challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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Equinix welcomes former Telstra exec Cyrus Adaggra to leadership team

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Adaggra will lead the company's growth strategy in the region, spanning the company's existing and new markets.
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OVHcloud launches new solutions for Australian market

Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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OVHcloud launches new solutions for Australian market, including managed Kubernetes and expanded range of dedicated servers.
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Equinix expands private network access to Azure across six new markets

Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Equinix expands private network access to Microsoft Azure in Canberra, Seoul, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, and Bogotá.
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NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program

Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.
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Macquarie launches IC5, new sovereign data centre worth $17m

Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government are set to launch a new Government-certified, highly secure data centre facility in Canberra.
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Equinix unveils new network connectivity options across portfolio

Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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The new connection capabilities are designed to augment the mass adoption of remote working within enterprises.
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Hostopia Australia and Equinix collaboration more than a 'simple data centre agreement'

Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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Hostopia Australia has partnered with Equinix to launch a new private and hybrid cloud offering, integrating its data centers into Equinix's IBX facilities.
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blueAPACHE to refresh core network with Cisco

Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The company selected the ASR 9000 Series high performance aggregation services routers for its network refresh.
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NEXTDC and PCCW Global launch new cloud infrastructure integration

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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NEXTDC and Console Connect by PCCW Global have partnered to offer cloud infrastructure solutions to Australian businesses.
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Equinix extends digital edge with new data centre in Perth

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Equinix expands Platform Equinix with a third data center in Perth, Australia, to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure.
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Macquarie Data Centres 'tops out' Sydney IC3E data centre

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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Macquarie Data Centers tops out Sydney-based IC3E data center, with 43 MW of power to support Australian businesses.