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H to the latest edition of Intelligent Data Centres where we discuss the trends and developments from within the data centre sector . I ’ m delighted to be bringing this edition to you in the same month that GITEX Technology Week – the most important event in the international technology calendar – takes place .

On the cover this month , we have Indra Zulardi , Infrastructure Network , System and Virtualisation Specialist , Royal Court in the Kingdom of Bahrain , who tells us why it decided to implement a Nutanix solution . Zulardi explains how the solution has increased uptime , simplified operations with an integrated management platform , increased security of the infrastructure and substantially lowered operating expenses ( OPEX ).
Also , this issue , we take a closer look at the pace at which COVID-19 is accelerating Digital Transformation . Equinix ’ s annual market study , Global Interconnection Index ( GXI ) shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has already had a dramatic effect on how businesses are planning their digital infrastructure initiatives over the next three years . More on this on page 17 .
Sustainable operations are a hot topic throughout the data centre sector , and we consider some of the benefits of remanufacturing for robust operations . Charlie Collett , Sustainable IT Communications / Marketing – TechBuyer , talks us through the benefits of using remanufactured equipment in more detail , and explains why it ’ s the way forward .
This month , we ask the experts about some of the challenges data centre leaders should expect to face in 2021 . Spokespeople from Keysource ; Business Critical Solutions ( BCS ); and Interxion , offer their responses which you can read about on page 29 .
We also take a look at how data centre leaders can ensure robust physical security during COVID-19 , on page 44 . We hear from Hassan Elbanna , Business Development Manager Middle East , Turkey & Africa ( META ) at Genetec , about how security strategies have been reconsidered to ensure robust physical protection of facilities while cyberattackers have demonstrated a more complex approach .
This issue , we ‘ Deep Dive ’ with Simon Ford , AVP EMEA , CyrusOne , who tells us how he likes to relax and unwind outside the office .
I hope you enjoy the read and if you ’ d like to contribute to any future issues , please don ’ t hesitate to get in touch with me at alix @ lynchpinmedia . co . uk
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