• Software-Defined Data Centers: What Lies Ahead?

  The "software-defined" term, applied as a modifier to data center, networks or storage, is growing in popularity. Software-defined solutions, like virtualization did before them, can allow for a great deal of flexibility and efficiency of shared resources. The potential is great, but of course,…

• Bliki: MicroservicePrerequisites

  As I talk to people about using a microservices architectural style I hear a lot of optimism. Developers enjoy working with smaller units and have expectations of better modularity than with monoliths. But as with any architectural decision there are trade-offs. In particular with microservices…

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• The Road to Software-Defined Data Center

  New logical systems are capable of introducing amazing optimizations for the data center platform as well as your business model. Read More

• KDDI Investing $270m On Two More TELEHOUSE Data Centers In Japan

  Japanese Telecom KDDI continues to invest in its TELEHOUSE colocation brand, building a data center in Osaka and Tokyo adding 2,000 racks worth of space. Read More

• Nutanix Raises $140 Million With $2 Billion Valuation

  Web-scale converged infrastructure provider Nutanix announced that it has closed on a $140 million Series E financing round, bringing its total to date to $312 million. Read More

• IO Focusing on Service Providers to Drive Growth

  IO's current data center project in Slough, England, will be its last company-built data center. The company will focus on partnerships with service providers for future expansion into new markets. Read More

• VMware Boosts HP and VCE Partnerships to Grow Software Defined Data Centers and Hybrid Clouds

  VMware began its 2014 VMworld conference last Sunday with a day dedicated to partners, placing HP and VCE in the spotlight with expanded partnerships to speed the adoption of the software defined data center and hybrid clouds. Read More

• CentriLogic Acquires US Virgin Islands Data Center Provider Adveniat

  The Canadian provider continues its rollup play, making its third acquisition in 18 months. Adveniat operates in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a location with favorable tax laws. Read More