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Vertiv joins partnership programme to develop sustainable data centre technologies
NEWS ertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has announced a new
V partnership with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden , a leading research institute and innovation partner owned by the
Swedish state and supported by EU funds . Vertiv is entering the partnership programme for data centre system technologies at the platinum level , joining founding partners , such as Facebook , Ericsson , Vattenfall , ABB , LTU and the Norrbotten region .
Collaborating with universities , industries and the public sector , RISE performs industrial research and innovation , with the overall objective to support sustainable growth by strengthening industry competitiveness and renewal .
Through the partnership with RISE , Vertiv will specifically support the infrastructure and cloud research and test environment ( ICE ), which is a data centre testbed providing access to study results and experts , as well as publications and demonstrations by RISE and engagement in small research and development studies .
“ RISE demonstrates technology leadership in applied research , which makes it a perfect partner for us at Vertiv ,” said Vertiv CTO , Stephen Liang .
“ This will help us lead the industry into the new era of sustainable large-scale cloud data centres , enterprise and Edge applications .
Pulsant acquires Manchester data centre as part of Edge Computing strategy
ulsant , a leading hybrid cloud specialist and operator of
P one of the UK ’ s leading Edge Computing platforms , has announced it has completed the acquisition of a Manchester data centre and associated clients from M247 Limited . Located in one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK and Europe , the acquisition supports Pulsant ’ s strategy of geographic expansion , enabling the company to extend its Edge platform to the city and the north-west .
Situated within a secure compound in central Manchester , the 6,500 sqft . data centre provides the capacity of around 1MW power , with further investment planned to expand and upgrade the facility . The location complements Pulsant ’ s existing network of strategically located data centres , offering good transport links and connectivity , including a LINX Manchester Point of Presence ( PoP ) on site .
The move is part of Pulsant ’ s ambitious growth strategy and its first acquisition since receiving investment from Antin Infrastructure Partners in July 2021 . The deal includes the data centre and transfer of 40 clients and all site staff from M247 , who will become a major client of Pulsant and continue to use the data centre to serve their own business . As well as delivering services to existing clients from the new data centre , Pulsant will seek to bring its full range of colocation and hybrid cloud services to new businesses within the area . ◊
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