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Pure Storage modernises IT infrastructure for AC Milan

Pure Storage, an IT expert that delivers advanced data storage technologies and services, has announced the modernisation of the IT infrastructure of AC Milan, one of the world’s most historic football clubs. The club recognised the potential of technology to help it achieve two strategic goals – delivering the best fan experience possible through online content, and providing the team with data and AI to enhance club performance. At the centre of AC Milan’s fan engagement is its Media House, through which video and social content is produced and delivered. It also supplies critical data to the club’s training centre. The total number of employees and output has risen at the Media House over a three-year period and, as a result, unstructured data volumes had also dramatically increased. Siloed teams, together with a legacy data storage system that was incapable of operating efficiently, posed significant barriers to progress. By adopting the Pure Storage platform, AC Milan gained a powerful, efficient, and secure storage infrastructure that has underpinned its technology transformation initiative. Benefits include: • Fast and Reliable, Low Latency Data Storage: With the Pure Storage Platform, AC Milan can now manage large volumes of unstructured data across multiple sites with very low latency, resulting in major productivity improvements. The Media House team now benefits from 10 times faster content production and delivery. This has helped AC Milan reach over 500 million global fans through enhanced digital experiences.• Enhanced Data Security and Ransomware Protection: AC Milan recognises the importance of data resilience, deploying Pure Storage ActiveDR to achieve near zero Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) metrics. Additionally, Pure Storage SafeMode Snapshots take copies of data which, in the event of a cyber attack, can’t be deleted, modified, or encrypted, mitigating the impact of a ransomware attack.• A Platform for Cutting-Edge AI Innovation: Video footage of training sessions, stored on the Pure Storage Platform, can be analysed using AI, together with player data captured via sensors with the aim of improving performance. Additionally, AC Milan is developing a data lake composed of players’ medical and performance data with the same goal. Maurizio Bonomi, Information Technology Director, AC Milan, says, “Our team’s mission is to support the club and the business across all departments so that we’re achieving excellence on and off the pitch. Pure helped AC Milan modernise our Media House so that content can be delivered across multiple platforms in one-tenth of the time that it used to take. The project has been a great success and has marked a new step in our ongoing evolution into a media company.” Joao Silva, VP EMEA & Latin America, Pure Storage, adds, “We’re thrilled to support AC Milan in its mission to transform the way it connects with fans, and its highly innovative use of AI to improve all-round player performance. The club’s legacy storage couldn’t keep up with its modern, innovative data demands. AC Milan’s Pure Storage platform meets their complex needs. These are cutting-edge initiatives that showcase how the delivery of real time content and AI can benefit football clubs and the welfare of their players.” For more from Pure Storage, click here.

Underinvestment blamed for IT security compliance failures

Companies are failing to achieve continuous IT security compliance because they are allowing their procurement processes to become outdated, according to new research from Vertice, a SaaS and cloud spend optimisation platform. Vertice surveyed 300 global procurement leaders to rate their business purchasing processes across seven key areas, and to also rate their ability to maintain continuous IT compliance - and discovered a clear correlation between an organisation’s procurement maturity and the businesses’ security. Vertice's Procurement Impact Report reveals that businesses with an optimised and automated procurement function see a 20% improvement in achieving compliance compared to those with manual and decentralised processes. Alarmingly, only one in six (18%) companies have made the necessary improvements, which include adding automated internal and external compliance checks to procurement request intake forms, along with pre-approved suppliers and intelligently adding suitable compliance stakeholders to the approval process. Meanwhile the remaining 82% of businesses - whose procurement processes are instead manual, undefined and inconsistent - all struggle to maintain continuous IT and security compliance. The findings also indicate that procurement leaders are struggling to control shadow IT without intelligent procurement processes in place, with 30% reporting that employees frequently bypass IT and procurement checks to adopt new suppliers. This issue is particularly prevalent in the US, where over one-third (34%) of leaders worry that maverick spending will become increasingly challenging unless their procurement functions are modernised. Vertice’s report discovered that the US is significantly lagging behind the UK, with almost half (44%) of businesses in the lowest maturity levels, whereas two-thirds (67%) of UK businesses are in the more advanced stages of procurement maturity with more reliance on automation, AI and integrations. Despite the significant benefits that procurement maturity brings to companies, many leaders are facing a growing number of risks and challenges when establishing high-performing procurement functions. Worryingly, 37% of respondents say that procurement is not a strategic priority versus other initiatives, and 35% say their organisation is not willing to invest in the skills to tackle the issue. Eldar Tuvey, CEO and Founder of Vertice, says, “Procurement is an important catalyst to business compliance; the secret weapon that often goes unnoticed. Quick, intelligent, integrated processes can equip teams faster, and without compromising safety and compliance. But most procurement departments have been unable to mature their outdated, manual processes, throttling the businesses’ progress and putting compliance at risk.” Among other benefits, Vertice’s research found that businesses with the most advanced procurement processes are: • 34% faster to deploy innovative projects• 29% faster in bringing new products and services to market• 27% more efficient than their peers• 22% more effective in controlling budgets (Compared to those relying on manual, decentralised and reactive processes). To help procurement teams accelerate their maturity, deliver strategic impact quicker and support compliance better, Vertice today launched Intelligent Workflows, a procurement orchestration tool built to simplify and accelerate purchasing processes, and ease the manual burden on busy procurement teams. Intelligent Workflows introduces smart, pre-emptive decision-making into the procurement process - including automated pre-approvals and routing, and simplified but accurate compliance - and also granular control and visibility into every ongoing purchase, renewal and intake. Eldar continues, “Modern procurement teams’ roles are increasingly broad and complex. And in fast-growing or rapidly-changing businesses, procurement processes aren’t always keeping up - meaning procurement teams are finding themselves filling in the gaps manually. It’s a step back for procurement when the business is trying to make leaps forward. “Intelligent Workflows is the boost these teams need. Our new procurement orchestration tool brings automation and intelligence to the purchasing process, by eliminating manual approval routing and re-routing, anticipating bottlenecks, and reducing the daily workload for procurement teams - all while improving control and speed of outcomes. For more from Vertice, click here.

SINES data centre partners with Siemens

Start Campus, a company focused on designing, building and operating a new generation of sustainable data centres, has announced a landmark order for transformers from Siemens Energy to power its SIN02-06 buildings - which it says is a key milestone in delivering its 1.2 GW SINES data centre campus in Portugal. This high-demand, long-lead-time equipment - representing over €20m (£16.9m) of investment - will support the construction and fit-out of the second building of SINES DC (SIN02) and underpin its delivery timetable (it's due to be ready for service in 2026). SIN02 will provide its customers with access to up to 180 MW of IT capacity with reliability and redundancy at competitive power prices. This order solidifies the partnership between Siemens Energy and Start Campus, which began with the deployment of market-leading power equipment for SIN01. It also underscores the shared commitment to driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of reliable, sustainable energy solutions in the data centre industry. Rob Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Start Campus, says, "Placing this order with Siemens Energy highlights our unwavering commitment to meet the growing demands of our customers and deliver on our promises while setting new industry standards. We deeply value Siemens Energy’s support in powering SIN01 and are pleased to strengthen this successful partnership as we advance the campus. Driving the data centre industry forward requires trusted, committed partners like Siemens Energy, and together, we're making it happen." Mark Pilling, Vice President Grid Solutions for Europe and Africa at Siemens Energy, adds, “Data centres power our digital world, and as demand for data and electricity grows, stable access to electricity is crucial. Start Campus’ investment in sustainability is a vital step towards a greener, more connected future. Together with Start Campus, we are committed to advancing the development of critical digital infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the data centre industry and sets new benchmarks at large scale.” In addition to this significant development for SIN02-06, SIN01 is set to be operational by Q4 2024 with an initial 14 MW of IT capacity. In direct response to the requirements of its customers and, through the use of liquid cooling technologies, its capacity is being expanded to 26 MW. For more from Start Campus, click here.

BCS responds to Chancellor's speech on data centres

John Booth, a data centre expert from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has given his reaction to the new Chancellor's speech regarding data centres and lifting the ban on onshore wind. John comments, “We welcome the announcement by the Chancellor (Rachel Reeves) on a review of planning permission for digital infrastructure, including data centres. But we should not lose sight of the UK’s net zero ambitions and climate goals. We would advise a strategic approach using a spatial strategy to locate data centres outside the South East (i.e. around London), where the tech giants are based. Allowing data centres to be built on the green belt will not be sufficient; significant investment in the grid and distribution networks will also be required. “Whilst placing data centres near cities makes sense given the amount of time it takes for data to travel from one place to another, the government should also prioritise looking further afield to areas with more space, cooler temperatures, and abundant power resources. “Planning permission should include enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability requirements, including the use of recovered heat and replicating existing EU legislation regarding reporting energy and environmental data. “Lifting the ban on onshore wind is a positive move. However, location is important to easily connect the energy generated to the infrastructure - the national grid. This must be a central consideration. “In addition, the sector faces a skills shortage in construction and operations, and additional investment in training and skills will be required.” The new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, assumed her position on 5 July 2024.

HPE and Danfoss partner to curb data centre energy consumption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Danfoss are collaborating to deliver HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Centre Heat Recovery, an off-the shelf heat recovery module, helping organisations to manage and value excess heat as they transition towards more sustainable IT facilities. The rapid integration of AI technologies across organisations and businesses is expected to have a dramatic increase in the power demand and utilisation of AI optimised IT infrastructure. According to the International Energy Agency, by 2026 the AI industry is expected to have grown exponentially to consume at least 10 times its electricity demand in 2023. To mitigate these challenges, IT leaders and data centre facility operators are taking action to reduce energy usage, such as implementing modern power-efficient capabilities and improved cooling systems. Excess heat in the EU alone represents an estimated 2,860 TWh/y, almost equal to the EU’s total energy demand for heat and hot water in residential and service sector buildings. The flow of excess heat from data centres is uninterruptible, and therefore constitutes a very reliable source of clean energy. To address these issues, the new energy efficient data centre solution from HPE and Danfoss offers: • HPE’s scalable Modular Data Centre (MDC), in the form of small footprint, high-density (kW/rack) containers, can be deployed nearly anywhere in the total absence of heavy industry and incorporates technologies such as direct liquid cooling, reducing overall energy consumption by 20%.• Danfoss’s innovative solutions, including heat reuse modules that capture excess heat from data centres to provide renewable heating onsite and to neighbouring buildings and industries for various applications, and Turbocor oil-free compressors that enhance data centre cooling efficiency by up to 30%. “Our strategic partnership with HPE is a great example of how we revolutionise building and decarbonising the data centre industry together with customers,” says Jürgen Fischer, President, Danfoss Climate Solutions. “With this latest cross-industry partnership, we’re building the blueprint for the next generation of sustainable data centres – using technologies available today”. HPE’s MDC incorporates direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies to enhance energy efficiency by over 20% and optimise energy production and distribution, leading to notable energy savings. The design’s compactness minimises energy loss by reducing the distance for energy and cooling fluid transport and maximises the temperature differential at the inlet and outlet, which promotes the capture of excess heat. Furthermore, the MDC’s agility and the exclusion of heavy industrial materials negate the need for costly, conventional building materials and substantially reduces the time to market. Deployment can be achieved three times quicker than with traditional data centres, decreasing from 18 months to as few as six months. Finally, the reduced land footprint and flexibility of the MDCs allow for placement in proximity to data generation sites, which diminishes the energy impact and bottlenecks associated with complex networking solutions and data transfer, while also supporting enhanced data governance and security. “At HPE, we believe in the power of collaboration to create transformative solutions,” notes Sue Preston, Vice President & General Manager, WW Advisory & Professional Services & Managed Services, HPE. “Our partnership with Danfoss brings together HPE’s innovative modular data centre with Danfoss’ ground-breaking heat reuse technology. Together, we are not just adding value; we are multiplying it. By harnessing the typically untapped resource of waste heat, turning waste into worth, showing the future of energy usage is efficient, intelligent, and, most importantly, achievable now.” With unparalleled density, HPE’s modular data centres offer an impressive power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.1, in contrast to the PUE of 1.3 to 1.4 typically associated with the best modern designs of traditional brick-and-mortar data centres. Capable of handling the most power-demanding architectures like HPE Cray Supercomputing EX4000, HPE’s modular data centre is the adequate architecture for mission critical and compute intensive workloads like supercomputing and generative AI, enabling scientists, universities, and enterprises to achieve faster outcomes. To leverage excess heat, one of the largest untapped sources of energy and the largest potential for data centres across Europe, HPE has partnered up with Danfoss as their decarbonisation partner. The strategic partnership takes advantage of Danfoss’ extensive product portfolio of energy-efficient solutions to drive innovation, support decarbonisation and build the blueprint for the next generation of sustainable modular data centres. HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Center Heat Recovery is inspired by how Danfoss is already using heat reuse technology at its own headquarters campus in Denmark. Here, the heat is recovered from Danfoss’ onsite data centre, boosted by a heat pump, and re-used in surrounding buildings to provide space heating. The heat can also be fed into the local district heating network to provide a renewable heat source to local residents. Reusing heat is a major part of Danfoss’s own decarbonisation strategy which has helped Danfoss achieve carbon neutrality in the energy system of its 250,000m² campus in Nordborg in 2022. The new scalable modular data centre offering leverages Danfoss technologies, including Turbocor compressors for heat pumps and chillers, heat exchangers, heat reuse modules, drives and pump skids, allowing data centres to be cooled up to 30% more efficiently while recovering and reusing excess heat. It’s a modular solution with components that work together seamlessly and includes two technology stack options with a heat recovery system. As part of its holistic 'Reduce, reuse, resource' approach, Danfoss also partners with HPE to retire its end-of-use IT assets through HPE Asset Upcycling Services, a circular economy solution that enables technology refurbishment and reuse, while recovering economic value from those assets.HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Center Heat Recovery is available to order immediately. For more from Danfoss, click here.

Schneider reveals data centre White Space portfolio

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today unveiled its revamped data centre White Space portfolio, where racks and IT equipment sit within a data centre. This new portfolio includes the second generation of NetShelter SX Enclosures (NetShelter SX Gen2), new NetShelter Aisle Containment, and a future update to the NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern data centres - particularly those handling high-density applications and AI workloads, as well as regulatory requirements like the European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The NetShelter SX Gen2 enclosures are specifically engineered to support the demands of contemporary data centres. These new racks can support up to 25% more weight than previous models, handling approximately 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms), which is essential for accommodating the heavier, denser equipment associated with AI and high-performance computing. Enhanced perforation in the doors increases airflow, vital for cooling high-density server configurations, and the racks offer more space and better cable management options for larger, more complex server setups. With security of physical equipment remaining an important requirement, the enclosures feature all-steel construction and three -point locking systems to improve data centre protection. The NetShelter SX Gen2 racks reduce their overall climate change impact by around 3.3% per rack and are designed to be highly recyclable, with approximately 97% of the rack being recyclable. These racks are available in standard sizes of 42U, 45U, and 48U along with wide, extra-wide and deep models. “Our NetShelter SX Gen2 enclosures are a leap forward in addressing the critical requirements of high-density applications,” says Elliott Turek, Director of Category Management, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric. “With enhanced weight support, airflow management, and physical security, we are enabling our customers to optimise their data centre operations while also advancing sustainability.” Advanced cooling and flexibility with NetShelter Aisle Containment The latest NetShelter Aisle Containment can achieve up to 20% more cooling capacity. This is crucial for managing the heat generated by AI servers and other high-density applications. The system incorporates an air flow controller that automates fan speed, reducing fan energy consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional passive cooling systems. The vendor neutral containment systems provide greater flexibility and speed of setup for data centre operators, allowing for easier integration and adaptation to existing builds. The new design also simplifies installation and field modifications, while reducing energy expenses by between 5 and 10%. “Containment remains paramount in today's high-density data centres," Elliott notes. "Even in liquid cooled applications, air heat rejection plays a critical role. Our NetShelter Aisle Containment solutions not only enhance cooling capacity but also offer significant energy savings, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.” Security and management with NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced and Secure NMC3 The NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced with Secure NMC3 is an updated power distribution unit equipped with advanced security features and enhanced management capabilities. The Secure NMC3 network management card provides robust cybersecurity measures and enables third-party validation for firmware updates for consistent compliance. This support for mass firmware updates significantly reduces the manual effort required to keep the PDUs secure and up-to-date, which is crucial for maintaining security across large deployments. The PDU is suitable for a range of applications, including those with power requirements up to an including 70kW per rack, making it a versatile solution for various data centre configurations. It includes features that enhance energy efficiency and operational reliability, contributing to the overall sustainability of the data centre. “Security and efficiency are at the forefront of our advanced PDUs,” Elliott explains. “By integrating expended security and management features, we are ensuring that our customers can maintain secure and efficient operations with ease.” All products in Schneider Electric’s revamped White Space portfolio are available for quotation and order (Secure NMC3 coming in Q4). For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association launched

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA) has been launched, representing the collective interests of the data centre industry in Asia-Pacific. This first-of-its-kind trade association group in Asia-Pacific aims to identify and formulate common positions between data centre operators, suppliers, and stakeholders, empowering the industry to advocate for policies and regulations that support the sustainable growth of the data centre industry. The founding members of the APDCA represent leading global data centre operators, including AirTrunk, Digital Realty, Equinix, Global Switch, NTT Global Data Centers, Princeton Digital Group, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, and Vantage Data Centers. According to Synergy, these companies represent 40% of the APAC market (ex-Mainland China). APDCA and its members have stated their commitment to working with governments to co-develop policies that drive the security and resiliency of data centres, minimise environmental impact, and deliver positive economic benefits to the local communities in which they operate. According to Structure Research, the APAC data centre colocation market supported 10,233MW of critical IT capacity in 2023, representing ~40% of the entire global market, and projected to grow at a 13.3% five-year CAGR to 19,069MW by 2028 (or the equivalent of ~1,700MW of critical IT capacity added on average per year). Asia is at the epicentre of this growth and surging demand for managed data services. Data centre investment in a community spurs local public infrastructure upgrades and 'job gravity', attracting a skilled ICT workforce. "As economies in the region accelerate demand for digital services through the adoption of 5G, generative AI, IoT, and cloud computing, a clear and aligned vision for the role of digital infrastructure and data centres has never been more important," says Jeremy Deutsch, Interim Chairperson of the APDCA. APDCA is a sister organisation to the European Data Centre Association, a voice in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, including over 100 data centre operators and trade associations committed to leveraging technology and achieving ambitious reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to make Europe climate neutral by 2030. The APDCA will be governed by a Board named by the founding members. The Board will convene shortly to elect a Chairperson and set the agenda for the Association.

Teraco commences CT2 expansion, increasing critical IT load to 50MW

Teraco has announced a 30MW expansion of its CT2 hyperscale data centre facility in Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa. The expansion is scheduled for completion in early 2025 and will incorporate the latest environmentally sustainable cooling and water management designs. The facility expansion caters for the increasing demand by enterprise customers and hyperscale cloud providers for data centre capacity. The CT2 facility offers highly resilient and secure colocation facilities, in line with Teraco’s long-term vision of enabling digital transformation across Africa. Jan Hnizdo, CEO at Teraco, says that the new CT2 facility represents a strategic addition to Platform Teraco. It offers enterprises a scalable platform for IT infrastructure deployment, while providing performance, reliability, stringent security, and the widest choice of carriers and network service providers – a crucial component in building a robust interconnection strategy. CT2 Phase 2 construction has commenced with the new capacity scheduled to be available in the first quarter of 2025. CT2 Phase 2 will comprise four data halls of 5.3MW, two data halls of 3.1MW, and a further two data halls of 2.2MW. Set to be built over three levels upon completion, the entire CT2 facility will support a total IT load of 50MW. As part of Teraco’s broader Cape Town Campus, CT2 is connected to CT1 with diverse fibre routes and provides enterprises with direct access to Platform Teraco, a rich ecosystem of over 250 network providers, global cloud on-ramps, subsea cable systems, access to over 50 managed service providers, and direct peering at NAPAfrica, Africa’s largest internet exchange point. Clients deployed in either of these facilities can connect directly to AWS Direct Connect and Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute or via Teraco’s Africa Cloud Exchange. As one of Africa’s most digitally connected cities, Cape Town is a logical destination for Teraco’s continued investment into data centre infrastructure on the continent. Cape Town is home to thriving digitally connected enterprises, including telecoms, financial services, e-commerce, logistics, and retail. The city benefits from its enviable location at the southern tip of Africa and is the confluence point for major subsea cable systems such as Equiano, ACE, WACS and SAT-3/SAFE. The abundance of subsea cables landing in Cape Town continues to gain momentum, with the 2AFRICA cable system landing expected soon. CT2 has been designed to put sustainability first and minimise its environmental footprint. Incorporating state-of-the-art cooling designs with a closed-loop chilled water system that offers 100% free air cooling. This design introduces industry leading PUEs, minimising energy consumption and reducing to zero water used in the ongoing cooling process. CT2 is the latest expansion to Teraco’s growing data centre platform. It increases the critical power load capacity at Teraco facilities to 185MW, which includes the Isando Campus JB1/JB3/JB5 (70MW), Bredell Campus JB2/JB4 (64MW), Cape Town Campus CT1/CT2 (50MW), and Durban (1MW). Key facts on CT2: On completion, CT2 will comprise 73,000m2 of building structure serviced by 90 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of utility power supply Strategically located as part of the Cape Town Campus and connected to CT1 with over 6,500 interconnects The expansion will add eight data halls, taking the total facility to 16 halls with 18,000m2 of deployment space CT2 expansion significantly adds to South and sub-Saharan Africa’s data centre infrastructure The data centre expansion is being built in line with global hyperscale requirements It will augment the existing portfolio of ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO50001, ISO14001, PCI-DSS and ISAE3402-certified data centre facilities CT2 will feature environmentally conscious designs and monitoring technology to reduce water use and improve energy efficiency

IT teams confident about hitting net zero targets, yet challenges persist

In light of mounting global pressure to curb emissions and the increasing importance of energy-efficient operations, a promising 81% of IT decision-makers are optimistic about meeting their set net zero target dates. However, the path towards sustainability is less than smooth. Only 19% of organisations have already achieved net zero, while less than half (44%) are in the position where they are not net zero but plan to reach this milestone in the future. These insights are the findings of a new report titled 'Vision 2030: Your guide to addressing sustainability in digital infrastructure’, from Telehouse Europe. 250 UK IT decision-makers were surveyed to understand their perspectives on digital infrastructure challenges, opportunities, and their interplay with sustainability goals for the next decade. Economic and technological barriers to sustainability A closer inspection of the hurdles reveals cost as a predominant concern for 60% of IT decision-makers who aren’t confident their organisation will meet net zero goals by their target year. In tandem, half of these professionals (50%) highlight the lack of requisite technological infrastructure as a primary impediment, while 30% face resistance from stakeholders in adopting sustainable practices. The quest for renewable energy sources A distinct challenge surfaces around Scope 2 emissions targets, related to indirect greenhouse emissions from consumed electricity, heat or steam. An overwhelming 92% of organisations surveyed focusing on Scope 2 emissions report they are grappling to identify energy sources that align with renewable standards and regulatory compliances. Infrastructure choices shaped by sustainability The research further delves into the IT infrastructure procurement process, uncovering that a significant 84% of organisations perceive sustainability as an important consideration. 43% of respondents actively seek out providers and solutions with strong environmental credentials, while 23% only consider providers/solutions with proven sustainability credentials and transparent reporting on their environmental impact. Mark Pestridge, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Telehouse Europe, says, "Organisations are committed to creating more sustainable digital infrastructure despite facing challenges in reducing and demonstrating their environmental impact. Leveraging the right digital infrastructure, nurturing sustainability initiatives, and fostering diversity are pivotal to advancing these objectives more swiftly."

Vertiv names Intec Microsystems as new distributor for the UK and Ireland

Vertiv has announced a new strategic partnership in the UK and Ireland with Intec Microsystems, an IT hardware, software and services distributor. The partnership brings together the expertise of Intec Microsystem’s highly capable sales force across the UK and Ireland and Vertiv’s ever-expanding suite of best-in-class products, solutions, services and asset management hardware and software. Vertiv’s Partner Programme, combined with the Vertiv Solution Designer product selection tool, and a growing partner-focused Marketing Centre resource library, dovetails perfectly with the add-value approach that Intec Microsystems already brings to its reseller network. In partnering with Intec Microsystems, its evolving channel segment continues to grow and deliver true depth of distribution offering to its expanding reseller partner network. Vertiv continues to invest in growing its sales team, partner programme, incentives and tools. This is backed by further investment in its UK & Ireland distributor partners to bring further opportunity, availability and value to the market.