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Extreme Networks acquires Brocade DCN business
Fluke establishes a microsite resource to support Data Centre personnel
To support the smooth running of data centres , Fluke has developed a web microsite specifically targeting those running and maintaining the infrastructure . The site provides a range of downloadable information for Data Centre Facility Managers , Contractor Services Managers , electrical engineers and UPS , HVAC , mechanical and electrical technicians . Easy contact is made possible with an expert from Fluke who will be able to advise on the best Fluke tool to solve a problem . More information can be found at www . fluke . co . uk / datacenters
The microsite offers downloadable content , including : Data Center Solutions – showing a plan of a data centre and suggesting checks that should be made and suitable Fluke tools for carrying out those tasks .
Six essential tests to keep your UPS system running ’ – describing the regular testing of individual battery cells as well as the UPS system as a whole .
Monitoring temperature , humidity and airflow in data centres – a US-based application article describing the use of a thermal imager and an airflow meter to monitor the true ambient conditions .
Detecting electrical unbalance and overloads – describing the use of a thermal imager , power quality and other electrical test tools to monitor and resolve issues . n
Zscaler brings the Cloud closer with new Oslo data centre
Zscaler , the leading cloud security company , has expanded cloud coverage in Oslo , Norway bringing improved user experience , coverage and secure Internet connectivity closer to businesses and global companies in Norway .
Zscaler ’ s Oslo data centre , which brings 15 times more capacity when compared to the prior instalment , increases Zscaler ’ s cloud coverage in the region . Nordic customers can take advantage of a local and more reliable connectivity to the cloud and support their network transformation projects and mobile workforce . With this added cloud overage , Zscaler ’ s locally-delivered security services support not only security requirements , but as well network transformation by enabling companies to break out to the Internet at every location .
“ The mobile worker going to a SaaS application just doesn ’ t need to be on the corporate network to get their job done . It ’ s very clear that the Internet is now the de facto corporate network as digital transformation is gathering momentum . We are delighted to expand Zscaler cloud coverage to Oslo and provide our customers with the best in class security and user connectivity ,” said Matt Piercy , General Manager EMEA . n
Extreme Networks has completed its acquisition of Brocade Communications Systems ’ data centre switching , routing and analytics business . Brocade ’ s portfolio provides Extreme with an industry leading data centre solution used by enterprises and service providers , supports the company ’ s growth strategy to lead the networking industry from the data centre to the wireless edge , and secures Extreme ’ s position as a top player in the enterprise networking market . This is the third in a series of acquisitions announced by Extreme in the last year , including its acquisition of Zebra Technologies ’ WLAN business and Avaya ’ s networking business .
“ This is an exciting day for Extreme as we have now significantly strengthened our position in the expanding highend data centre market with the industry leading solution for enterprise customers ,” said Ed Meyercord , President and CEO of Extreme Networks . “ Through a series of synergistic acquisitions , Extreme is now a top player in the enterprise networking industry and expects to generate over $ 1 billion in annual revenues . Today ’ s announcement is not only a significant milestone for our growth strategy , but it also allows us to assist more customers around the globe with end-to-end software-driven solutions to drive their digital transformation initiatives .”
With the close of this acquisition , Extreme acquires customer relationships , personnel and technology assets from Brocade including the SLX , VDX , MLX , CES , CER , Workflow Composer , Automation Suites , and certain other data centre related products . The acquisition enhances Extreme ’ s data centre solutions used by enterprises and service providers across industries such as education , hospitality , healthcare , retail , transportation and logistics , manufacturing and government . n
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