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DTX + UCX Manchester is back for 2024

Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX), the North's biggest enterprise IT and technology event, has announced that its doors will open on May 22-23, 2024, for what is set to be one of the most exciting technology exhibitions of the year. As the founding event of Manchester Tech Week, DTX will be co-located alongside Unified Communications EXPO (UCX) - the leading show for digital workplace tooling and customer contact strategy, plus Code100 - Europe’s ultimate coding competition which is hosting its first ever UK event in Manchester. An unrivalled lineup of keynote speakers will be headlining the event, including master of mind-control Derren Brown, former Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, the former cyber head for GCHQ, Ciaran Martin, and co-author of Team Topologies, Matthew Skelton. DTX + UCX will also welcome decision-makers from the biggest brands in the UK, including Booking.com, Lloyds, ASOS, JD Sports, Bupa Dental, NatWest and Porsche Motorsports. These forward-thinking organisations will take centre stage at the event, offering insights into how they plan to leverage technology to drive the future digital agenda forward. The event will be a hotspot to get involved in and learn about today’s most important digital conversations, with exclusive panels, workshops, technical deep-dives and community meetups. Whether its AI, cyber security, DevOps or cloud, DTX offers information across the entire technology stack, with UCX covering unified communications and collaboration plus customer contact and experience. The two events combined will provide delegates with insight, case studies and unrivalled knowledge from businesses at the forefront of digital transformation - all under one roof. The event has been designed around today’s most topical technology issues and visitors will gain unique insight around how to: Build an agile cloud and infrastructure roadmap to enable cost optimisation and value creation Refine data governance and culture to ensure foundations for next-stage innovations Assess the tactical approach cyber teams are taking to manage risk and guard sprawling systems Run customer-focused, adaptable and innovative engineering teams ready to solve problems Empower colleagues and customers to work with, not against, AI to become true brand evangelists DTX + UCX helps organisations stay ahead of the competition, offering insight to help them rethink their current operational strategies, reimagine their future possibilities and realise their potential for change. To guarantee a front-row seat and join the game-changers and tech pioneers at this year’s most exciting digital event, get your free pass here: https://bit.ly/49llONA The location for DTX and UCX and Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX. For more from DTX, click here.

The agenda for Digital Transformation Week North America 2024

The agenda for the upcoming Digital Transformation Week North America in Santa Clara has been announced, and it is jam-packed with panels and presentations about all the trending digital transformation topics in Silicon Valley. The two-day conference on 5-6 June 2024 is set to explore topics such as transformation infrastructure, hybrid cloud, the future of work, employee experience, and hyperautomation – combining a mix of technologies such as RPA, AI, and machine learning. The panels and presentations, hosted by expert speakers from companies such as IBM, Regus, UPS, eBay, Takeda and more, will cover emerging digital transformation technologies, sustainability and green tech, adopting mobile technologies to elevate customer experience, enterprise architecture and much more. Day one of Digital Transformation Week North America is titled ‘Digital Transformation in Action’ and will dive into: Data-driven transformation strategies for people, with people Improving your business decisions with hyper-automation Adopting mobile technologies and unified communications to boost your business processes The evolution of emerging technologies to advance digital transformation Accelerating enterprise innovation discovery and problem-solving in the AI age DevOps automation and value stream management Day two of Digital Transformation Week North America is titled ‘Human-Centred Approaches to DTX’ and will explore: Ensuring effective change management in the current landscape What makes an influential change management leader? Digital transformation as a strategy for sustainability Reflections on the changing face and future of digital transformation Managing capabilities and business processes with enterprise architecture Digital Transformation Week will go beyond mere discussions, offering opportunities to explore innovations and strategic approaches. The event offers the chance to network with peers actively accelerating digital transformation, with over 7,000 attendees, 250+ exhibitors and 200+ speakers. Who will be in attendance? Digital Transformation Week is attended by senior and director-level representatives from a range of businesses, including CTOs, COOs, CIOs, CISOs, directors of IT, heads of digital transformation, directors of business transformation, emerging tech, change, cloud architects, solution architects and more. Which industries will be represented? Manufacturing and supply chain, financial services and banking, retail and consumer products, healthcare and pharma, marketing, e-commerce, software and cloud Services, IT services, telecommunications and more. To read more on the Digital Transformation Week North America, click here.

Mitsubishi Electric focuses on heat potential of data centres

Mitsubishi Electric has again planned to attend the Data Centre World Exhibition, London, to showcase its advanced range of data centre solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centres as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. “Data centres have the potential to be a key part of the decarbonisation of heating in the UK,” explains Simon Prichard, Product Strategy Manager for the company’s advanced range of IT cooling and central plant. “We are fast approaching the day when data centre managers can sell off the heat from essential cooling to keep nearby offices and apartments warm.” As data centres are significant energy users, they face increasing pressure to find energy savings, with the most common measurement by power usage effectiveness (PUE) reaching its practical limits. Finding further savings is an ongoing challenge, and now, the energy reuse factor (ERF) is becoming a vital consideration in the operation of data centres. This measures the amount of reused energy a data centre can provide, divided by the electrical energy used. “We’re using Data Centre World to launch a white paper on how data centres can be at the heart of the UK’s low carbon heat,” adds Simon Prichard. “Around 40% of UK carbon emissions are produced from space and water heating, so reusing waste heat from data centres can make a big difference.” Mitsubishi Electric’s IT cooling range is designed exclusively for the unique working environments of data centres, where wide variations in humidity levels and the need for constant temperature control are business-critical all year round. The technology used in IT cooling is advancing rapidly, focusing on selecting cooling technologies to match building requirements while meeting energy reduction targets. On the stand, the team will demonstrate the workings of MEWALL, Mitsubishi Electric’s data centre fan wall, using virtual reality to transport visitors to the company’s IT cooling production facility in Italy for an exclusive first-look tour. MEWALL will be ideal for high-density data centres or hyperscale applications, where maximum cooling duty with minimum power input is required, as it offers high performance, flexibility and reliability. It also benefits from easy and fast installation, space-saving optimisation, and a low investment cost per kilowatts, making it the perfect solution for hyperscale and colocation data centres. By changing the airflow convention, the unit is designed for horizontal airflow at scale, allowing for taller heat exchangers, with elevated water temperatures, improving performance over conventional designs. Mitsubishi Electric’s Critical Power Division will also be sharing the stand. The division supplies medium and low voltage distribution solutions, UPS, energy management, data visualisation and a host of other operational software to data centres. Visit stand D740 to learn more about Mitsubishi Electric’s solutions to help decarbonise your data centre.

Riello UPS set for Data Centre World 2024

Critical power protection specialist, Riello UPS is set to showcase its comprehensive range of data centre solutions at Data Centre World. Members of the Riello UPS team will be on hand at stand D430 throughout the two-day event to showcase demo versions of several of its range of data centre UPS, including the transformer-free Sentryum, modular Multi Power, and Multi Power2, the evolution of its modular offering capable of ultra-high efficiency of up to 98.1%. Data Centre World is a global gathering of data centre professionals. Once again, this year’s event is staged as part of the wider Tech Show London, giving attendees the opportunity to explore four other co-hosted events (Cloud Expo Europe, DevOps Live, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, and Big Data & AI World). Key themes for this year’s show include, ‘Cultivating a vibrant data centre workforce’, ‘The pillars of data centre resilience: security and continuity’, and ‘Efficiency, cost management, and DCIM’.

Reduce data centre costs and speed up time-to-market with HARTING

Businesses and individuals need continual access to data to allow them to embrace new ways of working, meaning the data centre market has been experiencing explosive year-on-year growth. As we become more reliant on accessing information, it’s essential that data centres and their IT infrastructure run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Join experts from the HARTING Technology Group, Delta Energy Systems and ZVK GmbH on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, for an informative live webinar looking at how standardisation for data centres can reduce costs and speed up time-to-market. During the webinar, the panel will discuss how standardisation based on the Open Compute Project (OCP) can help to reduce the total costs of ownership (TCO). The OCP is a community with a focus on open source and open collaboration, which is committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support growing data centre demands. You’ll learn how standardisation helps reduce complexity and speeds up time-to-market. In addition, you’ll discover that space saving components can open up more IT space for computer equipment and how employing energy efficient connectors improves energy efficiency by up to 50%. By switching to HARTING plug and play connectors and pre-assembled cables, you can improve reliability, reduce maintenance time, eliminate costly wiring errors and simplify your installations.  The Han-Eco from HARTING is an electrical connector which ensures critical power to data systems via a quick and easy installation process. The Han-Eco system can support either power inserts with a built-in ground for safety or a wide range of modular inserts, including data, signal and power, in a single connector. The range is manufactured from high-performance plastic, which complies with standards IEC 61948 and EN 45545-2. It offers IP65 protection and substantial weight savings compared to traditional metal housings, which makes location mounting easier and safer. HARTING also offer connectorised cable assemblies, which distribute power from the data centre’s Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to the Power Distribution Units (PDUs). These assemblies consist of a cable between one or two connector hoods. Inside the connector is an insert or multiple inserts where the conductors from the cable are terminated. The connector hoods then mate with a matching housing wired to the PDU and/or UPS. All customised products are built at the HARTING manufacturing facility in Northampton and options include standard or custom cable lengths and a range of plastic or metal housings. The facility holds ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and UL certification for Wiring Harnesses ZPFW2 / ZPFW8. To register for the webinar, please click here.

How standardisation for data centres can reduce costs and speed up time-to-market

Businesses and individuals now need continual access to data to allow them to embrace new ways of working, meaning the data centre market has been experiencing explosive year-on-year growth. As we become more reliant on accessing information, it’s essential that data centres and their IT infrastructure run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Join experts from the HARTING Technology Group, Delta Energy Systems and ZVK GmbH on Wednesday 17 January 2024, for an informative live webinar looking at how standardisation for data centres can reduce costs and speed up time-to-market. During the webinar, the panel will be discussing how standardisation based on the Open Compute Project (OCP) can help to reduce the total costs of ownership (TCO). The OCP is a community with a focus on open source and open collaboration, which is committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support growing data centre demands. You’ll learn how standardisation helps reduce complexity and speeds up time-to-market. In addition, you’ll discover that the use of space efficient components leaves more IT space for computer equipment and how employing energy efficient connectors improves energy efficiency by up to 50%. By switching to HARTING plug and play connectors and pre-assembled cables, you can improve reliability, reduce maintenance time, eliminate costly wiring errors and simplify your installations.  The Han-Eco from HARTING is an electrical connector which ensures critical power to data systems via a quick and easy installation process. The Han-Eco system can support either power inserts with a built-in ground for safety or a wide range of modular inserts, including data, signal and power, in a single connector. The range is manufactured from high-performance plastic, which complies with standards IEC 61948 and EN 45545-2. It offers IP65 protection and substantial weight savings compared to traditional metal housings, which makes location mounting easier and safer. HARTING also offer connectorised cable assemblies, which distribute power from the data centre’s Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to the Power Distribution Units (PDUs). These assemblies consist of a cable between one or two connector hoods. Inside the connector is an insert or multiple inserts, where the conductors from the cable are terminated. The connector hoods then mate with a matching housing wired to the PDU and/or UPS. All customised products are built at the HARTING manufacturing facility in Northampton and options include standard or custom cable lengths and a range of plastic or metal housings. The facility holds ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and UL certification for Wiring Harnesses ZPFW2 / ZPFW8. To register for the webinar, please visit here and complete the simple form.

Finning to lead sustainability talk at DataCentres Ireland

Finning UK & Ireland has been set to take centre stage at DataCentres Ireland and lead discussions on the complex path to sustainable power sources.  As well as exhibiting at the event, which takes place on 22 and 23 November at the Royal Dublin Society headquarters in the city, Graham Scandrett, Head of Projects Sales, Ireland, at Finning, dealer of Cat equipment and parts, will be joining other industry experts for a discussion exploring the sustainability roadmap for data centres.  A key focus of the company’s stand will be sharing its expertise in how the industry can best navigate the complex path to sustainable power sources. Graham Scandrett joins the expert panel on the second day for a session titled ‘The Sustainability Roadmap for Data Centres’, which will discuss key sustainability milestones, their impact on data centre infrastructure and future prospects beyond 2050. With 22 years’ experience in the electric power industry, Graham brings a critical perspective having worked with many major data centre operators. “The data centre sector is currently navigating a crucial phase, aiming to balance escalating energy costs with the necessity for sustainable and reliable power solutions,” says Graham. “This is evidenced by the shift towards renewable energy, with data centres increasingly investing in lower carbon intensive energy sources. This transition not only mitigates environmental impacts, but also fortifies energy resilience. “As part of the panel session, we will focus on the sustainable future of data centres, exploring the potential and challenges of microgrids and their integration within data centres. Additionally, we'll examine solutions that align with existing infrastructure investments, like leveraging waste heat for district heating schemes, to demonstrate how these approaches can complement current technologies. I’ll also be exploring how Finning can support the sector to implement innovative energy solutions with our diverse range of Cat products, including highly efficient generator sets and innovative hybrid energy solutions.” The Finning team, including Kelly Cole, General Manager for Electric Power at Finning UK & Ireland, will be on hand throughout the event at stand 522 to offer expert support to data centre and facility managers. Kelly says, “Finning plays a crucial role in supporting data centres in Ireland and the UK, guaranteeing uptime commitments through its array of Cat diesel and gas generator sets, tailored for diverse power requirements. We go far beyond just equipment supply, offering extensive experience and expertise to support customers in the transition to sustainable fuels such as HVO, biodiesel and blends, and ensuring service extends to operational efficiency and peace of mind throughout the lifespan of power solutions.” Attendees are invited to visit the event and watch the panel discussion, taking place in the Strategy Stream, Room 1 (13:45-14:30 on 23 November). They are also encouraged to visit stand 522 to discuss the innovative solutions from Finning and explore support for the sustainable transformation of data centres. To book your free event ticket and learn more about DataCentres Ireland, please visit here. To learn more about Finning, please visit here.

Don’t miss Ireland’s biggest event for data centre professionals

Click here to register online Make connections, identify opportunities and gain the valuable industry insights at DataCentres Ireland, a two-day event for anyone responsible for their organisation’s mission critical infrastructure. Free to attend, the event takes place at the RDS, Ballsbridge, on 22 and 23 November. Two conference streams will address data centre strategy and data centre operations, with panels, seminars and fireside chats on subjects including sustainable energy, cooling, connectivity, edge computing, grid flexibility and private wire solutions which Irish data centres could employ to ease the impact on the grid and assist Ireland in achieving its renewable energy commitments. Ireland is often called ‘the data centre capital of Europe’, and investment shows no sign of slowing down. Gain industry insights, network with peers and experience the latest technologies at this two-day event. The conference programme and exhibitors Click here for the full programme Featuring over 100 of the leading suppliers and service providers the exhibition, will showcase the latest in technology, innovations, products, services and solutions that can assist organisations to get the most out of their data and mission critical infrastructure. Who should attend? Anyone involved in/or responsible for their organisation’s critical infrastructure, where continuity of service is a must, whether this is a data centre, IT comms room, industry or commerce. Click here for the full exhibitor list Click here to register online The DataCentres Ireland 2023 conference programme This year’s multi-streamed conference programme features industry experts addressing a range of strategic and operational themes. Keynote address will be from Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Speakers Include: Seamus Dunne, Managing Director, Digital Realty Mark Acton, Independent Consultant, Acton Consulting Garry Connolly, CEO and Founder, Host In Ireland Emma Fryer, Partner, ERM (Environmental Resource Management) Dave McAuley, CEO, Bitpower Energy Consulting Michael McCarthy, Director, Cloud Infrastructure Ireland Anthony Rourke, Director Gov, Infra, Strategy and Transactions, EY Venessa Moffatt, General Manager, QiO Technologies Juliet Stevenson Brown  Research Analyst, DC Byte John Curley, General Manager Ireland, Clarke Energy Ireland John Booth, Independent Consultant, Carbon 3IT Jon Summers, Scientific Lead Data Centres, RISE Stefan Frenzel, Project Lead, Open Compute Project (OCP) Peter Lantry, Managing Director Ireland, Equinix Damien Wells, Director, SPA Comms Brian Doherty, Managing Director, Atlantic Hub DataCentre Martina Assereto, Deputy Chair, DRAI Steve Hone, Founder and CEO, DCA Global Brendan Kelly, Renewable Energy Strategy/Regulatory Affairs, Bord na Mona Kirsty Harrower Partner Locke Lord Lauren Deloatch, Project Manager, Sumitomo Electric Quin Jernigan, Workforce Development, AWS Patrick Greenfield, Solutions Development Manager, Iron Mountain Bobby Smith, Head, Energy Storage Ireland Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK Click here to view the overall conference programme Click here to register online

Gunnebo Entrance Control debuts at Data Centre World

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced that it will be attending Data Centre World to showcase its innovative security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the data centre industry. Standing as the premier destination to connect data centre professionals, Gunnebo Entrance Control present its HiSec Portal, designed with the stringent security demands of data centre facilities in mind. On stand 3G05, visitors will also be able to see live demonstrations of products and discuss how the company can enhance security and access control within data centre environments. Icia Garcia Jove, Regional Director of Gunnebo Entrance Control,says, “The HiSec Portal is poised to redefine the standards for securing critical infrastructure, providing a robust and customised solution that ensures the utmost protection for data centre facilities, all while maintaining operational efficiency. Attendees at Data Centre World will have the exclusive opportunity to see the HiSec Portal in action and learn how it can elevate the security posture of their data centre operations." Gunnebo’s team of access control experts will be available to provide insights into best practices for securing data centre facilities. They will showcase how its solutions can enhance security without compromising operational efficiency. As a thought leader in the field of entrance security, it will be participating in insightful discussions and presentations during the event. Attendees can gain valuable knowledge and insights from the company's experts, including free access to its latest white paper dedicated to data centre security. Icia concludes, “In a world where the cyber security landscape is evolving rapidly, at Data Centre World, our ambition is to bring together our impressive array of products, with a focus on critical infrastructure, to demonstrate how Gunnebo can protect data centre environments by layers physical security entrances.  “Together, we can present how simple changes can make a significant positive difference to everyday activity and the functional running within a data centre, to benefit workers and authorised personnel.  We are looking forward to discussing individual projects, engaging with attendees, sharing insights and demonstrating the seamless integration of our technology.”

Join DataCentres Ireland this November in Dublin

Data centres are the very backbone of the digital age, impacting and facilitating every aspect of our working and home lives, from your bank account, your mobile phone, your ability to work from home, and more. They are the most critical of critical facilities, and therefore, demand the best of the best to ensure their resilience, security and safety. Free to attend, DataCentres Ireland takes place in the main hall of the RDS, on 22 and 23 November. It is where you can: Gain insight into the sector Be part of the discussion Get new ideas and information Hear from local and international experts and industry leaders See the latest in products, services, technology, solutions, and suppliers Source product Network with Peers Get inspired Share experiences Interact with those who matter, both from Ireland and internationally It is the only dedicated event that showcases the products, services, technologies, and solutions for those designing, building and maintaining data centres, digital infrastructure, and critical environments, whether in hospitals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transport or telecommunications. Showcasing over 100 of the most active and progressive companies operating in the Irish market, this is your opportunity to see the latest products, services and suppliers addressing areas such as: Power generation Cabling (both fibre and power) Standby generation equipment BIM and DCIM Security aolutions (physical and cyber) Cooling and environmental management Monitoring Racks, cabinets and enclosures Specialist builders and facilities management Electrical connections Who should attend: Anyone involved in/or responsible for their organisation’s critical infrastructure, where continuity of service is a must, whether this is a data centre, IT comms room, industry or commerce. Access to all aspects of DataCentres Ireland is FREE to all pre-registered attendees. Click here to register online now. Latest update of the programme: On 23 November, Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, will deliver the Keynote address. This year’s multi-streamed conference programme features industry experts addressing a range of strategic and operational themes include: Sustainability Irish energy grid - Fact from fiction Data centres role in today’s society Data centres - Driving businesses and employment The circular economy Data centres facilitating the greening of the grid Standby generation EU legislation – What’s coming down the track Decarbonising the sector Recruitment and securing engineering expertise Private wire Click here to view the overall programme. Already over 100 organisations have booked their stand at DataCentres Ireland, as they recognise the opportunities that it offers them and their business. New exhibitors confirming secured in just the last two weeks include: Hanley Automation Networks Ltd K&N Global Filtration USC Power Limited B-Fluid Limited Core Air Conditioning Ireland Ltd. - JACIR BMAC Europe Certa Ireland RS Ireland Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited SEKO Logistics Exxel Objects Graepel Perforators & Weavers For more information: Click here to view the latest floorplan. Click here to see the latest list of exhibitors. Click here to see a sample of attendees Datacentres Ireland delivers. To find out more about how exhibiting at DataCentres Ireland can help you meet your client base and achieve your sales targets, simply call the team: +44 (0) 1892 779992 or email: Datacentres@stepex.com.