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    1. Emerald Networks to Install Transatlantic Submarine cable system

      Explore tmcnet.com (Dec 7 2011) Networking

      Emerald Networks, a subsea cable system owner/operator, announced that the Group is to install, for completion by the Spring of 2013, a low latency, transatlantic submarine cable system. In a release, Ray Sembler, CEO of Emerald Networks, said: "This is an extremely exciting time and we believe we are well placed to execute our strategy. We expect to be ready for service by Spring 2013 with the largest, low latency submarine fibre optic cable the industry has seen. TE SubCom, the undersea cable system supplier has commenced operations and we look forward to their successful completion of the project. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Iceland   AP Telecom   Emerald Networks

    2. Colocation Companies Embrace Expansion

      Explore tmcnet.com (May 31 2011) Power and Cooling

      Colocation Companies Embrace Expansion The trend of colocation centers expanding their facilities has held strong throughout May as Interxion (News - Alert), a leading European provider of carrier-neutral colocation data center services, recently completed the upgrade and expansion of its DUS1 data center. A number of current and new customers have already taken advantage of this new expansion by completing deployments that are now live. These customers include freenet Datenkommunikations GmbH, GasLINE, Interoute Germany GmbH, KPN International, Telefónica Germany, Unitymedia and Vodafone (News - Alert) Group Services GmbH. The expansion and upgrade of the facility is in response to consistently rising demand from customers in the digital media, carrier and enterprise sectors, according to company officials. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Vodafone   Syracuse University

    3. Colocation Experts at Telehouse Launch Self-contained, Green Data Center Solution

      Explore tmcnet.com (Jan 11 2011) Cloud Computing

      Colocation Experts at Telehouse Launch Self-contained, Green Data Center Solution Global dedicated data center and managed IT services provider TELEHOUSE America has launched its “Data Center Anywhere” service to protect important IT assets from practically every imaginable human or environmental threat. This dynamic new data center solution utilizes a unique modular structure, designed in partnership with Future Tech Enterprises Inc. In addition, it taps Future Tech’s (News - Alert) iFortress service, said the partners. Built to structural security standards, the new “Data Center Anywhere” service is guaranteed to be fully rated, self contained, air and water tight, energy efficient, reusable and green, claimed TELEHOUSE (News - Alert). According to the builder, these custom built units comply with nearly all codes including building codes, roof load, wind load, bending stresses, seismic activity, fire/thermal protection, weathering resistance, energy efficiency, and more, including the offering of a lifetime usage warranty. (Read Full Article)

    4. Power Protection Critical to Business Continuity

      Explore tmcnet.com (Dec 3 2010) Data Center Outages , Carbon Footprint , Cloud Computing

      Power Protection Critical to Business Continuity Power protection is an important topic for any organization that relies on IT to support its processes. As captured in this Data Center Knowledge report, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (IPSes) have become critical to ensure that all critical systems are protected from power interruptions. And, while UPSes are assuming increased responsibility, users also expect them to be more reliable and efficient than in the past. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Data Center Knowledge

    5. Green Initiatives in Utilities Start with Telecom Lifecycle Management

      Explore tmcnet.com (Jun 18 2010) Servers , Storage

      Green Initiatives in Utilities Start with Telecom Lifecycle Management With the number of different telecommunications solutions, vendors and contracts in use throughout larger enterprises, telecom lifecycle management is satisfying a growing demand to control costs. Interestingly, however, some TEM solutions providers do not stop at managing telecom spend as they also provide Utility Expense Management (UEM) to help control electricity, gas, water and sewer charges. While traditionally there has been a limited ability to directly compare TEM and UEM, trends in corporate telecommunications and energy usage encourage similarities in the analyses of these expenses. The good news is that Best-in-Class TEM implementations provide great lessons for increasing ROI from green initiatives and UEM. (Read Full Article)

    6. Verizon: Verizon Launches Comprehensive Sustainability Program to Reduce ...

      Explore tmcnet.com (Apr 12 2010) Networking , Servers

      Verizon: Verizon Launches Comprehensive Sustainability Program to Reduce ... To deliver on its commitment to find practical and innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of its global operations, Verizon has launched a comprehensive sustainability program consisting of a series of new initiatives and an expansion of existing efforts. The initiatives and expansion range from significantly increasing the number of alternative vehicles in the company's fleet to conducting a trial of energy-efficient FiOS-TV set-top boxes to using more green products and services. "Customer demand for Verizon's broadband and wireless technology is driving the growth of our high-IQ networks, but we're growing responsibly," said James Gowen, Verizon's chief sustainability officer. (Read Full Article)

    7. Verne Global Aims to Put Iceland on the Data Center Map

      Explore tmcnet.com (Feb 11 2010) Geothermal

      Verne Global Aims to Put Iceland on the Data Center Map Most people would probably have a tough time finding Iceland on a map. Yet entrepreneur Jeff Monroe is trying to get businesses to locate their data center operations there. Monroe, CEO of Verne Global, says Iceland is an ideal place to house select IT applications due to its unique location and environmental features, not to mention a handful of other benefits. Iceland is impacted from cold in the Northern Hemisphere, he notes, but it’s also impacted by the Gulf Stream. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Iceland   Verne Global

    8. Hitachi Holds a Conference Hosted by New Chairman, President and CEO

      Explore tmcnet.com (Apr 20 2009)

      In specific terms, we will look at developing the eco-friendly green data center business; researching and developing the knowledge base centered on railway information systems and creating viable businesses; and conducting R&D to create smart ... (Read Full Article)