JOANNA ENGLAND, EDITOR

elcome to the October edition of Intelligent

Data Centres, where we delve into the dynamic forces shaping our industry, from groundbreaking innovations to strategic partnerships and the foundational technologies that underpin it all.

This month, our team has embraced GITEX and all that entails in terms of power, technology and innovation, especially in the Middle East region. Don’ t miss our GITEX Preview on p35 – covering must-see highlights of the region’ s greatest technology event.

Herman Chan, discusses the DCIM inflexion point. He argues that data centre software has moved past the hype and is now firmly on the‘ Plateau of Productivity,’ delivering tangible, measurable value.

We hope you find this issue insightful and inspiring.

Joanna England Editor

Our cover story this month takes us to the heart of a rapidly expanding market. We sit down with Danny Keeper, Group Director at Datalec Precision Installations, who offers a fascinating glimpse into the company’ s work in the Middle East. Keeper shares his vision for‘ raising the bar’ and setting a new standard for data centre excellence in this thriving region.

As data centres become ever more vital to our digital infrastructure, the need for sustainable and reliable operations has never been greater. On page 9, we explore how Equinix is tackling this challenge head-on, forging powerful partnerships across Europe to ensure continuous, efficient performance.

We also explore uptime with Mark Murphy, European Commercial Director for UPS. On page 23, Murphy explains how proactive planning and cutting-edge UPS systems are no longer just about preventing downtime; they are about building a resilient and scalable foundation for all digital ambitions.

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Finally, we turn our attention to the software at the core of data centre management. On page 59, Sunbird’ s CEO,

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