Cisco and Nutanix forge global strategic partnership to simplify hybrid multi-cloud
NEWS isco and Nutanix have entered a global strategic partnership to accelerate hybrid multi-cloud
C deployments – pitching the industry ' s ‘ most complete ’ hyperconverged solution for IT modernisation and business transformation . The partnership arises out of a recognition that IT organisations continue to face significant operational hurdles and urgent sustainability and security concerns because of increasing multi-cloud complexity .
The new offering integrates Cisco ' s SaaS-managed compute and networking infrastructure ( Cisco Unified Computing System with Cisco Intersight ) with the Nutanix Cloud Platform ( Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure , Nutanix Cloud Manager , Nutanix Unified Storage and Nutanix Desktop Services ) and will be sold by Cisco using its extensive go-to-market reach .
Cisco and Nutanix say these challenges can be met by simplifying and accelerating the delivery of infrastructure and applications , at a global scale , through best-in-class cloud operating models , unparalleled flexibility and automated resiliency with industry-leading customer support .
" Customers are asking for solutions that are simple , sustainable and future-ready . This partnership answers with a complete solution spanning virtual compute , networking and storage across customer data centres and public clouds ,” said Jeremy Foster , Senior Vice President and General Manager , Cisco Compute . “ By combining Cisco ' s award-winning SaaSmanaged compute portfolio with Nutanix ' s market-proven cloud platform software , we can help customers develop a balanced approach to power modern workloads on-prem and in the cloud .”
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT completes acquisition of fifth data centre in the UK
apitaLand Ascendas REIT Management has announced the completion of the acquisition of a high-specification
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Tier III colocation data centre facility from an unrelated global data centre operator . The data centre is situated in Watford in North West London , UK . The purchase consideration for the acquisition , after taking into account the agreed value of the property of £ 119.4 million ( approximately US $ 199.9 million ), is £ 125.1 million ( approximately US $ 209.4 million ).
US $ 569.8 million , as well as increasing our exposure in London to 96 % of our investments in the UK .
“ Given its strategic location and Tier III specifications , along with its robust tenancy , the property will serve as a strong catalyst in delivering additional value to the REIT . We expect our enlarged data centre portfolio , valued at US $ 1.5 billion , to contribute a continuous income stream towards our overall DPU growth .”
“ As the demand for cloud and digital services continues to rise , we are capitalising on favourable market dynamics to significantly scale up our presence in the data centre sector ,” said William Tay , Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management . “ London ranks among the top three global data centre markets and is also Europe ’ s largest colocation data centre market . This acquisition complements our data centres around London , deepening and boosting our data centre investments in the UK by 54 % to
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