Networks Europe Nov-Dec 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS 03 12 06 News 28 University challenge Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. Sheffield Hallam boosts IT efficiency with new Schneider Electric data centre and DCIM software 32 Free cooling 20 12 Reducing emissions How this cooling strategy can proactively create efficiency and have a positive impact upon data centre optimisation Implications for data centres as a result of the new EU medium combustion plant directive 14 Moving north 36 Staying connected The Nordic region is leading the race to become the world’s prime location for data centres Kimbolton School keeps pace with 21st century schooling thanks to Evolving Networks 18 A new ecosystem 40 The move to VoIP Essential considerations when connecting a business to the Internet of Things The future of IP security in evolving communications networks 32 20 Smarter power 42 Pay as you grow Putting the right equipment in place to harness power and spread demand across a variety of sources As digital services continue to surge, micro data centre networks may have the ability to replace the need for traditional facilities 22 A network revolution 46 In the fast lane Automation can monitor and mine all available network assets while responding to new demands in an instant Europe and Asia have the potential to overtake the US and become the data-centric empire 42 49 Directory NETWORKS EUROPE 10 St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX Tel [phone] www.networkseurope.com Published by: LGN Media LTD CEO: Ian Titchener Creative Director: Andrew Beavis Editor: James Abbott Director of Events: Rachel Titchener Advertising Sales Executive: Lloyd Vella Financial Controller: Samantha White The views expressed in the articles and technical papers are those of the authors and are not endorsed by the publishers. The author and publisher, and its officers and employees, do not accept any liability for any errors that may have occurred, or for any reliance on their contents. All trademarks and brandnames are respected within our publication. However, the publishers accept no responsibility for any inadvertent misuse that may occur. This publication is protected by copyright © 2016 and accordingly must not be reproduced in any medium. All rights reserved. Networks Europe stories, news, know-how? Please submit to [email protected] including high resolution (300dpi+ CMYK) images. www.networkseuropemagazine.com