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H to the latest issue of Intelligent Data Centres where we explore some exciting trends and developments from across the global data centre industry . Various experts offer their best practice advice on some hot topics of interest .
On the cover , we have Samir Borkar , Senior Vice President , Head of Data Centre Solution and Services at Siemens , who discusses the leading technology company ’ s work with CNet Training . We hear about how professional teams from Siemens have upgraded their technical knowledge by undertaking CNet ’ s respected Data Center Fundamentals program . Read more about this on page 47 .
Another of our top discussion points this month centres around immersion cooling . For our ‘ Editor ’ s Question ’, we asked the experts how immersion cooling technology is helping data centre operators to fulfil their sustainability goals . We received responses from Nigel Gore , Global Offerings , High Density and Liquid Cooling at Vertiv ; David Craig , CEO , Iceotope ; and Rolf Brink , Founder and CEO , Asperitas . You can find this on page 29 .
This issue , we take it back to basics and consider why experts should be making the most of backup strategies in order to prevent data loss . Experts from Node4 ,
Commvault , ConnectWise , Leaseweb UK and Six Degrees , discuss some of the best methods for data loss prevention as businesses have recognised the importance of secure backups and watertight disaster plans .
We turn our attention to how companies in the data centre space are improving Africa ’ s digital interconnection capabilities . Teraco and Africa Data Centres are working to ensure countries across the continent can keep up with Digital Transformation demands , as well as enhancing connectivity . Find out more about this on page 44 .
Our ‘ Deep Dive ’ feature this issue sees us speak to Dean Boyle , CEO at EkkoSense , who tells us about his career journey so far , and how he likes to relax and unwind outside the office .
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