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H latest edition of Intelligent Data Centres where we explore the recent developments that have taken place across the global data centre industry . We hear from various experts in their field who discuss topical trends and offer their thoughts .
On the cover this issue , we have Stephan Botha , IT Operations at Zutari , who tells us how the engineering firm managed to successfully relocate its data centre within a four-day period thanks to Datacentrix . As a result of the seamless transition , Zutari has experienced improvement to network stability as well as greater consistency in operations , and therefore considers Datacentrix an ‘ exceptional partner ’. Read about this in more detail on page 47 .
Getting the most out of your data centre is always a hot topic of discussion and we learn about some of the ways in which to do this , on page 21 . Zac Potts , Associate Director ( Data Centre Design ) – Sudlows , discusses what this means and why it is critical to invest in definition and design in order to lay strong foundations for reliable performance .
This month ’ s ‘ Editor ’ s Question ’ sees us ask the experts how they think data centre managers can ensure their teams are equipped with the relevant skills to respond to evolving transformation . Spokespeople include , Charbel Khneisser , Regional Director – Technical Sales , META at
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Riverbed ; Ian Jansen van Rensburg , Senior Systems Engineer and VMware in Sub Saharan Africa ; and Steve Bowes-Phipps , DCA Advisory Board Member and Senior Data Centre Consultant , PTS Consulting . You can read more about this on page 29 .
On page 44 , we take a look at how business leaders in the banking and finance sector should invest in their infrastructure as the pandemic has highlighted a need for business leaders to invest in their business models . Jackson Lee , VP Corporate Development from Colt Data Centre Services , says FinTech companies must be proactive when investing in their IT infrastructure and particularly in their data storage and connectivity , to allow them to act faster than more established competitors .
The year 2021 is an important one for CNet Training as it marks the awardwinning technical education company ’ s 25-year anniversary . Andrew Stevens , President and CEO at CNet Training , discusses its Certified Data Centre Design Professional ( CDCDP ) program and explains how it teaches best practice principles for the design , construction and operation of computer rooms and data centre operational support facilities .
I hope you enjoy the read and if you ’ d like to contribute to any upcoming features , please don ’ t hesitate to get in touch at alix @ lynchpinmedia . co . uk
Alix Pressley Editor
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