The vital role of identity and access management (IAM) in protecting enterprise data cannot be underestimated, especially as cyber-attacks become more sophisticated and frequent. High-profile security breaches such as the SolarWinds supply chain attack and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident highlight the vulnerability of weak identity management systems. Microsoft Active Directory (AD) has long been a cornerstone for IAM. However,
Data centers are increasingly emerging in urban and strategic locations across the globe as the digital transformation and the rise of cloud computing fuel a relentless demand for more computational power. Among the most notable developments in this sphere is Edged Data Centers’ innovative facility in Atlanta, which stands as a testament to their sustainable design approach in repurposing unused
MEEZA’s Expansion of Data Center Capacity in Qatar MEEZA, a leading IT services and data center provider in Qatar, has taken a confident stride toward cementing the country’s position as a global hub for digital innovation and AI technology. By securing an agreement to deliver 1 megawatt of capacity in its M-VAULT4 data center to a renowned global hyperscaler, the
The data center industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in demand unlike anything seen before. This is fueled by exponential data creation and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). However, this rapid growth is being met with significant challenges in labor shortages and power infrastructure. To fully grasp the state and future of U.S. data centers, it’s essential
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have made a strategic move to enhance cybersecurity resilience by introducing advanced AI-powered solutions, particularly in response to the escalating cyber threats in Australia. Given that Australian organizations are experiencing data breaches nearly 50% more frequently than the global average, these new solutions aim to address key vulnerabilities affecting millions of individuals, often
In a strategic move to bolster its CloudCasa solution, Catalogic Software has rolled out a series of significant enhancements aimed at better supporting Kubernetes environments. These advanced features include new backup capabilities, extended integration with Azure, and a more comprehensive suite of options for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). With these updates, CloudCasa aims to provide enterprises with robust data
China’s strategic investment in data centers marks a significant effort to bolster its technological self-sufficiency, especially amidst ongoing U.S. restrictions on advanced computing products. Since the launch of the “East Data, West Computing” initiative by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in 2022, China has committed over 43.5 billion yuan (US$6.1 billion) to develop data infrastructure. This initiative leverages
The Middle Eastern data center landscape is experiencing a transformative era, fueled by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). With colocation revenue projected to surpass $12.365 billion by 2024, the region is rapidly embracing electronic services and AI innovations. Among these, the role of AI in enhancing data center security stands out, presenting robust opportunities and addressing emerging challenges. The
In recent years, the landscape of cloud computing has experienced significant growth, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in demand has led to substantial global spending on cloud infrastructure, now reaching approximately $80 billion per quarter—a 22% year-on-year increase. However, this swift expansion comes with its challenges, particularly in terms of energy consumption. As more tasks become dependent
The investments required to upgrade data center infrastructure to power and cool AI hardware are substantial. This transition for African enterprises will not happen quickly, and data center administrators must look for ways to make power and cooling future-ready, explain Wojtek Piorko and Jonathan Duncan at Vertiv. AI is already transforming people’s everyday lives, with local use of technology like
The digital landscape of Southeast Asia is evolving rapidly, with Vietnam emerging as a significant player in the region. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, Vietnam is now attracting the interest of major global tech companies. Google is contemplating an unprecedented investment in Vietnam’s burgeoning digital economy—a hyperscale data center near Ho Chi Minh City, potentially operational by 2027.
The global data center industry is on a concerning emissions trajectory, with expectations to emit an alarming 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) emissions by 2030. This projection underscores the controversial environmental impact of the booming data center sector and the burgeoning demands for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing services from major tech giants like Google, Microsoft,
