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Keysource ’ s latest State of the Industry report reveals data centre ‘ trilemma ’
NEWS eysource , a data centre and critical environment specialist , has launched its sixth annual State of the
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Industry report which gathers the views and insights from over 250 IT directors and senior data centre professionals .
The report highlights the ‘ trilemma ’ the industry is facing in dealing with the competing and compelling challenges of developing and delivering on sustainability targets ; the pressure to speed up project delivery to remain competitive ; and the continuing supply chain and skills issues . This is against a background of rising costs and new EU and imminent UK regulation changes .
“ The pressure to speed up project delivery is perhaps the most concerning finding of the report , with 75 % of those surveyed identifying quality issues which could reasonably have been identified or better managed earlier as a result ,” said Jon Healy , COO at Keysource . “ Certainly , we are seeing some organisations prioritising speed above all else which is at best risky , especially considering our respondents ’ strong concerns about getting the correct advice as the skills shortage continues to bite .
“ Whilst this year ’ s State of the Industry report shows that the data centre and related sectors continue to grow despite these challenges and the current global unrest , political scepticism and economic uncertainty , it also flags that a number of common challenges still remain and these are forcing decision-makers to operate differently . Our industry has a clear trilemma and the need to solve all three are equally important ,” Healy added .
Telehouse opens new data centre at TH3 Paris Magny Campus
fter more than a year ’ s extensive work and a total investment of € 250 million , Telehouse , a European
A specialist in high-connectivity hosting facilities , has announced the opening of its new data centre at the TH3 Paris Magny Campus .
This new data centre on the TH3 Paris Magny Campus will play a leading role in the coming years , providing active support to French and European digital sovereignty , alongside the Digital Transformation of business .
With its environmentally responsible design , high-level security and a 12,000m 2 IT surface , the data centre operates at a total electrical power of 18MW and has the highest possible standard of resilience , with 99.999 % service availability . Some 30 minutes from central Paris , on a former EADS military site , the data centre is strategically located to accommodate extended IT infrastructure for companies . It is also situated outside the concentration zone for data centres in North- Eastern Paris , a key factor for geographical redundancy , enhancing security for the IT infrastructures it hosts and thus ensuring continuity of service for companies . available cooling technology such as free-chilling built into its air-condenser refrigeration units to minimise water consumption and reduce electricity consumption . The WUE of the new data centre is close to zero .
These innovations enable the data centre to achieve an average PUE of less than 1.3 , placing it among the most efficient on the market . Regarding the site ’ s power supply , its 100 % renewable electricity supply comes with a guarantee of origin certificate , giving a CUE ( Carbon Usage Efficiency ) of close to zero ( using the market-based GHG Protocol ). �
This new site also stands out for its low environmental impact , with its eco-responsible construction choosing the best
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