Intelligent Data Centres Issue 15 | Page 5

EDITOR’S NOTE LYNCHPIN MEDIA TEAM ello and welcome to H the latest edition of Intelligent Data Centres where this month, we take a closer look at the goings on within the data centre sector. We hear from various experts who offer their best practice advice on an abundance of interesting topics which include how to protect our data centres, preparing for 5G, and future predictions. This month, CNet Training’s CEO, Andrew Stevens, appears on the cover. His discussion is extremely relevant given the current circumstances as he talks to us about the instructor-led programs CNet is offering to help companies deal with the strain of remote working during COVID-19. Stevens explains more about the remote attendance program in terms of how it works and its success, as well as revealing the vendor’s plans to continue the offering after the pandemic. This issue, we hear more on a frequent hot topic of discussion that is 5G, and how we should prepare. According to Qualcomm, by 2035, 5G will support the production of up to £9.3 trillion worth of goods and services. Andreas Sila, Market Manager Data Centre at HUBER+SUHNER, is here to tell us how companies should invest in their 5G infrastructure. Another expert offering their opinion this month is Florian Malecki, International Product Marketing Senior Director of StorageCraft, on page 39. He discusses the best practice approach to data protection for modern organisations, and explains how they can better protect themselves by assessing and testing their recovery plans for ransomware prevention. This month, we ‘Deep Dive’ with David Friend, Co-founder and CEO of Wasabi Technologies, who tells us how he landed his role in the industry, and how he likes to relax and unwind outside the office. I hope you enjoy the read and if you’d like to contribute to any future issues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at alix@lynchpinmedia.co.uk Alix Pressley Editor MANAGEMENT Managing Partner Managing Partner Managing Editor and Editor, Intelligent CIO ME and Intelligent CIO Africa Lead Editor, Intelligent CIO Europe, Intelligent CISO and Intelligent Data Centres Editor, Digital and Intelligent Tech Channels EDITORIAL Richard Judd richard@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 7534 132 966 Stuart Lynch stuart@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 7514 807 117 Mark Bowen mark@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1004 Alix Pressley alix@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1003 Rebecca Miles rebecca@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1007 WEB SERVICES/DESIGN Head of Design and Production Head of Digital Services Pippa Sanderson pippa@lynchpinmedia.co.uk Charles Brandreth charles@lynchpinmedia.co.uk SALES/MARKETING Director, Strategic Content Strategic Account Director Commercial Director Marketing and Operations Manager Lynchpin Media © 2020 Intelligent Data Centres is a Lynchpin Media publication for IT data centre professionals. If you wish to subscribe for regular copies then please email info@lynchpinmedia.co.uk Jess Phillips jess@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1005 Gurbir Phull gurbir@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 7581 031 001 Michal Zylinski michal@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1002 Curtis Driscoll curtis@lynchpinmedia.co.uk +44 20 3026 6825, Ext 1008 Lynchpin Media is a boutique publisher registered in the United Kingdom. Company number 8096230. 63/66 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8LE www.intelligentdatacentres.com Issue 15 5