EDITOR ’ S NOTE ello and welcome to
H the latest edition of Intelligent Data Centres where we explore some of the trends and topics raising their head across the data centre sector . We hear from a number of experts who offer their best practice advice on various topics of interest .
For this month ’ s cover story , Neil Cresswell , CEO of VIRTUS Data Centres , provides some insight into the world of data centres in the modern age and how VIRTUS is adapting and evolving to offer its customers around the world the best opportunities for innovation . Read more about this on page 47 .
On page 21 , we focus on powering the future of data centres as Tony Whittle , Managing Director , Enel X UK & I , discusses some of the ways data centre operators around the world can satisfy the competing demands of alleviating pressure on the grid .
This month ’ s ‘ Expert Opinion ’ piece comes from Ciaran Forde , Data Centre Segment Leader ( EMEA ), Eaton , who talks about the role of data centres in a world of power transformation and the market opportunity for alignment of data and power in 2022 . Forde believes that sector coupling could become one of this year ’ s major areas of focus for the industry . Find this on page 40 .
Another interesting discussion point this issue is how Nokia is enhancing connectivity capabilities for enterprises and business customers . On page 44 , we explore this in detail and understand the ways Nokia has offered its services to companies wishing to expand their IT capabilities .
On page 70 , EkkoSense identifies the five issues operations teams will need to resolve to successfully balance increased workloads while still securing carbon savings . Dean Boyle , CEO at EkkoSense , offers his expert advice on the topic .
To round off , we ‘ Deep Dive ’ with Candida Valois , Field CTO Americas , Scality , to find out how she got to where she is now and how she likes to relax and unwind outside the office . This can be found on page 66 .
I hope you enjoy the read and if you ’ d like to contribute , please do get in touch at alix @ lynchpinmedia . com
Alix Pressley Editor
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