Why data centre location is important – Cost, travel time and latency
Cost, security, reliability – there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a managed data centre partner. You might be looking for a data centre that prioritises sustainability, one that...
Transitioning from surviving to thriving
During the global pandemic we look at how some organisations have been using technology to survive and set themselves up to thrive
The future of the data centre
Do you have an endpoint in mind for your digital transformation journey? For many businesses it’s the cloud. Moving everything to the cloud seems like the modern thing to do, right? It’s so...
High performance computing: Immersion vs rear-door cooling
High performance computing (HPC) requires sophisticated cooling technology – but what type? Conventional air-cooling solutions don’t typically have the cooling capacity to manage the temperatures...
What makes immersion cooling so green and energy efficient?
More data means more energy consumption. With every search, selfie and online purchase, we are (directly and indirectly) consuming energy. How much really depends on the efficiency of the services in...
The steps of a successful private cloud migration
Private cloud migration is a big trend in IT – and one we anticipate will only grow as the drive for greater efficiency increases. But what are the advantages of private cloud, and how can you make...
How can an IT manager help with downsizing the office?
Office downsizing requires a complete overhaul to a company’s work environment, including your IT. Even though it requires extensive planning before making the move and causes significant...
Hybrid Cloud Security: How to secure your Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid clouds allow organisations to benefit from both public and private cloud models. But how do you keep your hybrid cloud secure? Here are the best practices.
What is FM200 gas and how does it keep data centres safe from fire?
As a responsible data centre operator, we at Redcentric have an excellent fire suppression system which uses FM200 gas. Fires are not only a risk to people’s safety, but if one got out-of-control...
The 4 major business benefits of colocation
Growing your business is exciting – but lots of things can conspire to slow you down – and as you expand, one of the biggest brakes on your growth is IT. But a great upgrade option...
Becoming technology enabled with cloud
How are other organisations using cloud to drive efficiencies and supporting their customers to deliver the services they need.
The evolution of data centre cooling and what you need to look for
Data centres have always required some kind of cooling system. But as IT systems become more sophisticated their power consumption grows and so does their heat output. Too much heat can fry your CPUs...