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Vertiv launches new micro data centre system in EMEA integrated UPS , which powers both the in-rack cooling and backup ventilation as well as the power distribution for IT assets , with pre-wired monitoring for connection to the utility power and network .

Digital infrastructure products provider Vertiv , has introduced the Vertiv VRC-S , a factory-assembled micro data centre designed for fast , easy installation at the Edge of the network and other small IT sites .

Available now in Europe , Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ), the Vertiv VRC-S incorporates a rack power distribution unit the Energy Star 2.0 certified Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Uninterruptible Power Supply ( UPS ), monitoring sensors and software , and the latest Vertiv VRC rack cooling system in an all-in-one IT rack .
The Vertiv VRC-S is a plug-and-play solution that can be delivered to any location with
The latest offering is a strategic result of Vertiv ’ s product innovation roadmap and latest Research and Development ( R & D ) investments , which will progressively bring more Edge-ready , micro data centre products to the market . The new system targets Edge deployments such as retail stores and distribution , transportation , healthcare and light industrial applications .
The Vertiv VRC-S is available in a number of pre-built , standard models which can be delivered in days and installed within hours .

Broadcom and Google Cloud partner to accelerate Digital Transformation

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CA Technologies , a Broadcom company , has revealed that Broadcom Inc and Google Cloud have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation and strengthen cloud services integration within the core software franchises of Broadcom .
Under the partnership , Broadcom will deliver its suite of security and enterprise operations software on Google Cloud , enabling businesses to deploy Broadcom solutions in security , DevOps and more on Google Cloud ’ s trusted , global infrastructure . the security stack and standardised service delivery processes and offerings on Google Cloud infrastructure , which enables Broadcom to scale and operate more efficiently to better serve enterprise customers .
Additionally , Google Cloud ’ s data and analytics services will support Broadcom ’ s business-wide data and analytics strategy , helping transform the way the company uses data to make better business decisions and support its customers .
“ Leveraging Google Cloud enables Broadcom Software to scale and innovate faster to meet the growing needs of digital businesses globally ,” said Tom Krause , President , Broadcom Software Group .
Google Cloud has been a key partner in accelerating Broadcom ’ s growth strategy . Broadcom has successfully migrated Symantec Web Security Service ( WSS ) and Cloud Access Security Broker ( CASB ) onto Google Cloud and will soon complete the migration of its other cloud cyber security solutions . Broadcom has also modernised
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