NGD signs contracts for renewable-powered data center

Telcommunications provider BT and Logica have signed up with data center operator Next Generation Data, which has a data center in Wales that it claims can run 100% on renewable energy. The data center operator told eweek Europe that it … Continue reading →

UKFast set for £12.5m green energy push

Manchester-based web hosting company UKFast has launched a new green energy business that plans to invest -£12.5m in hydroelectric power stations over the next three to five years. With the backing of The Co-operative Bank, UKFast Energy has identified 11 … Continue reading →

CRC ‘stealth tax’ puts data centre industry at risk

The announcements made by the government on the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) could threaten the future of the data centre industry. This warning comes from DatacenterDynamics, which said the sector is one of those most affected by the energy efficiency … Continue reading →

8 Solutions sales team growing yet again

8 Solutions have recruited yet another team member to the Sales Team. We would like to welcome Ian Shillam who started with us yesterday. Ian has joined the Company as a Customer Account Manager and we wish him every success … Continue reading →

Thurso IT business in data centre move

PLANS to set up and run a computer data centre were yesterday unveiled by a Caithness IT firm. Confirmation this week of government funding for a super-fast broadband link in the Highlands has allowed Navertech to advance preparations for its … Continue reading →

8 Solutions win further work with ISG

8 Solutions have won further work at an ISG site in London. The first phase of the project was startedover twomonths ago and we have now moved onto the next phase. The project, which is on behalf of one of … Continue reading →

London Stock Exchange opens data centre

The London Stock Exchange Group opened its market-linked datacentre to non-trading market participants on Monday for the first time. Providers of financial-market information, such as Thomson Reuters, can now co-locate equipment within the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) low-latency market-linked … Continue reading →

Capgemini gives Merlin power in the UK

Capgemini officially launched Merlin, its new modular data center in Swindon, UK, it says can boost a record breaking PUE of 1.08. Capgemini said the data center, with 3,000 m sq technical floor space, achieved this rating during controlled factory … Continue reading →

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Introduction from 8 Solutions CEO

Learn more about the corporate side of 8 Solutions from the company’s CEO, Mark Plant.

Shrinking computer hardware calls for sharper contamination management

Data centre environment changes are leading to an increased incidence of zinc whisker contamination and equipment failure. 8 Solutions’ Managing Director and experienced data centre specialist Amit Mehta examines the reasons for this, and advises on possibilities for detection and remediation. Continue reading →

Finding the energy

While energy efficient design of IT systems is well publicised, Kaushal Doshi of 8 Solutions explains that by looking beyond the usual hardware and infrastructure issues, significant efficiency threats and gains can be found in unexpected places. Continue reading →

Contamination of data equipment – not always an obvious threat, but one that must be contained

Most large buildings contain sensitive data equipment. Although not an obvious threat, contamination can cause catastrophic failure in such equipment if left unchecked. Protection is entirely possible, but it needs expertise. Amit Mehta of data area cleaning specialist 8 Solutions explains why a specialist cleaning approach is essential to guarantee data equipment protection. Continue reading →

Top tips for risk prevention:

Only use professional data centre cleaning companies, minimise exposure between professional cleans and ensure all relevant staff are properly trained and adopt best practice. Continue reading →

Are you putting your IT security at risk?

Too many are according to Kaushal Doshi

Working in business continuity or risk, there are many things you simply don’t want to hear, “a server has gone down” is probably one of them and maybe the one you dread most. For some, a server packing up, even for a short time, would be a disaster, for others it would merely be a big inconvenience. But, regardless of the severity of the problem it causes, you would need to know how and why it happened. You will have a responsibility to get to the bottom of the issue and find out exactly what caused it. Warranties would be called upon, assessors could be brought in, answers would be needed and blame assigned. Continue reading →

Managing the threat of data centre contamination

Contamination is an ever-present threat to sensitive data centre equipment; its potential effects range from impaired power efficiency to catastrophic equipment failure. However with the right expertise, prevention is entirely possible. Kaushal Doshi, group director for data centre contamination specialists, 8 Solutions, discusses the risks and how to prevent them. Continue reading →

Why Data Centre cleanliness matters to Building Engineers

There are no formal cleanliness standards for new buildings during handover from their construction company to the owners. However, commercial, industrial and other buildings of any size will almost inevitably include data centres and other areas intended to house sensitive data processing and communications equipment. The consequences of such equipment suffering contamination can be huge, and possibly even fatal to the business of the building’s residents. Protection from contamination is therefore essential and it’s a process that starts before the first foundations are laid. Amit Mehta, of data centre cleaning specialist 8 Solutions, explains how building engineers can fulfil their role within this process and hand over a data facility that’s certified clean and fit for purpose. Continue reading →