Infrastructure

Softchoice wins 2024 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year – Canada award

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Technology, Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Cloud, Google Cloud, Partnership, Specialization, Infrastructure, Application development, Public sector, Corporation, Network equipment provider

Softchoice Corporation, a leading software-focused IT solutions provider, has received the 2024 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year award for Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Softchoice Corporation, a leading software-focused IT solutions provider, has received the 2024 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year award for Canada.
  • Softchoice was chosen for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem and the ability to build and deliver innovative Google Cloud solutions to public sector organizations.
  • "We're proud to announce Softchoice as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling customer success from the past year.”
    Softchoice is now a two-time Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year – Canada recipient, having previously been recognized in 2021.
  • As a Google Cloud Premier Partner across multiple products and engagement models, Softchoice holds a range of other Google Cloud Specializations and Certifications.

NetApp Wins Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award for Infrastructure - Storage

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Cloud, Google Cloud, NTAP, Infrastructure, AI, Product management, Standard, Corporation, Network equipment provider

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage category for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.

Key Points: 
  • NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage category for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.
  • "We're proud to announce NetApp as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling customer success from the past year.”
    The Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award for Infrastructure - Storage highlights how NetApp’s industry-leading, enterprise-grade storage technologies, including Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, help customers navigate the cloud landscape with simplified data management, unparalleled performance, and reliable data protection.
  • “Together with Google Cloud, NetApp continues to build on its industry-leading storage portfolio, with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, which delivers seamless integration as a jointly developed Google service that supports critical use cases from migrating workloads to Google Cloud platform to running cloud-native applications and powering transformations like AI,” said Eric Han, Vice President, Product Management, Cloud at NetApp.
  • This service joins the complete NetApp storage and data services portfolio found in Google Cloud which spans cyber resilience, data protection, and capacity management.

Pure Storage Empowers Andra to Meet Sustainability Goals with an 80% Reduction in Data Center Footprint

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Freedom, Pure, VCenter, Infrastructure, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, CO2, Evergreen, Pure Storage, Cryptocurrency

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced that Andra, the French National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management, turned to Pure Storage to modernize its IT infrastructure with a secure, reliable, and resilient data storage platform that fulfills sustainability regulations and requirements.

Key Points: 
  • With Pure Storage, Andra is optimizing the lifespan of its data storage hardware, while benefiting from unmatched flexibility in how it manages and consumes data storage.
  • Simple, AIOps-Driven Storage Management: Pure1®, the cloud-based, AIOps-driven data storage management platform, empowers Andra to leverage predictive analytics to proactively respond to dynamic conditions.
  • With Pure1, Andra can integrate vCenter, and benefit from capacity planning, as well as SafeMode™ Snapshots from Pure Storage.
  • Future-Proof Data Storage for the Next Decade: Andra chose Pure Storage with a long term view of operating the solution for the next decade.

Akamai Expands Offerings in Hybrid DNS Infrastructure Security with Shield NS53

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
ROI, GM, DNS, Face, AKAM, Reputational damage, SVP, Policy, Infrastructure, Organization, Shield, Carahsoft, Denial-of-service attack, Investment, Domain Name System, API, Infrastructure security, Cryptocurrency

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced the launch of Akamai Shield NS53, a product that protects on-premises (on-prem) Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure from resource exhaustion attacks. These attacks overwhelm servers to the point that they can no longer respond to valid DNS queries. The new offering complements Akamai Edge DNS, which is a comprehensive cloud-based DNS solution, and Akamai Prolexic, the industry-leading distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection platform for Layer 3 and Layer 4 attacks.

Key Points: 
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, more than 60% of the DDoS attacks mitigated by Akamai had a DNS component, emphasizing why the security, availability, and reliability of critical DNS infrastructure remains a high priority for digital infrastructure security leaders.
  • Security leaders can now rapidly and easily deploy Akamai Shield NS53 to protect their on-prem and hybrid DNS infrastructure from such attacks.
  • Additionally, Shield NS53 improves and optimizes the total cost of ownership and the ROI of customers' investments in their existing on-prem or hybrid DNS infrastructure.
  • Akamai is leveraging its global partner ecosystem and extensive on-premises enterprise infrastructure security expertise to assist customers in onboarding Akamai Shield NS53.

Innovative, high-quality research to benefit all Canadians gets major investment

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Health, Government, Brain, Transport, MRI, CFI, Wheelchair, Environment, Disease, Partnership, COVID-19, PET, The Honourable, Research, Infrastructure, University, Opioid use disorder, Student, Investment, Quebec lieutenant, Disability, Medicine, Snow, Renewable energy

He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

Key Points: 
  • He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • The funding will support 100 infrastructure projects at 32 postsecondary institutions and research hospitals across the country and will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration, discovery and innovation.
  • Other exceptional research infrastructure projects this funding supports include:
    Repurposing drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
  • Researchers will collaborate with people with lived experience of opioid use to repurpose existing drugs to treat the disorder’s debilitating symptoms.

Pioneer Achieves 51% Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue, Reaching $40.8 Million

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Other Energy, Hardware, EV, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Automotive, Other Automotive, Technology, Other Technology, Momentum, Miami International Airport, Growth, Infrastructure, EPS, Operating cost, Introduction, Transport, Water, Traction, Access, Bank statement, Marketing, Hand, Mazurek

Revenue was $40.8 million, as compared to $27.0 million during 2022, an increase of 51.1%.

Key Points: 
  • Revenue was $40.8 million, as compared to $27.0 million during 2022, an increase of 51.1%.
  • Loss from operations was $617,000, compared to a loss of $4.0 million during 2022, a $3.4 million improvement year-over-year.
  • The Company recognized $1.5 million of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense during 2023, as compared to $1.0 million during 2022.
  • Gross profit for 2023 was $10.4 million, or 25.5% of revenue, compared to $4.6 million, or 17.1% of revenues, for last year, an increase of $5.8 million or 840 basis points.

Lightshift Energy Raises $100 Million From Greenbacker Capital Management to Expand Utility Scale Battery Storage Across North America

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Environment, Technology, Finance, Utilities, Professional Services, Alternative Energy, Energy, Batteries, Hardware, Electricity, Growth, Partner (business rank), Greenback Party, Partnership, Infrastructure, Investment, GCM, LP, Development, Renewable energy

Today, Lightshift Energy (“Lightshift”), formerly known as Delorean Power, announced capital infusions totaling $100M from Greenbacker Capital Management LLC ("Greenbacker" or “GCM”).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Lightshift Energy (“Lightshift”), formerly known as Delorean Power, announced capital infusions totaling $100M from Greenbacker Capital Management LLC ("Greenbacker" or “GCM”).
  • The company has secured $20M from a GCM-affiliated investment vehicle dedicated to making growth equity investments in sustainable infrastructure development platforms.
  • These funds will be used to scale Lightshift’s team, accelerate sales, and grow its pipeline.
  • In addition, Lightshift has secured $80M from a second GCM-affiliated investment vehicle that invests in sustainable infrastructure assets.

APAC Green Data Center Market Industry Analysis & Forecasts 2023-2028 - Large Colocation and Hyperscale, Data Center Operators, Drive the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Green Technology, Environment, Data Management, Technology, Sustainability, Cloud, Natron, Bharti Airtel, Infrastructure, Wind, Carbon, Investment, USD, Huawei, Ali Baba, National university, Microsoft, Foxconn, Solar energy, Economic development, Policy, PDG, AWS, Digital Reality, Future, Renewable energy, UPS, VPS, Biomass, Electricity, Shell, IMDA, Digital Realty, Research, Toll Group, Colocation, Bloom Energy, Alibaba Cloud, Primary energy, NextDC, Amazon Web Services, Guideline, Immersion, PUE, Nautilus Data Technologies, Data center, Chemical substance, Keppel, Infocomm Media Development Authority, Traction, Seawater, Government

The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The APAC green data center market was valued at USD 7.01 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.20% from 2022-2028.
  • Hyperscale operators in the APAC green data center market, such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies, drive the market with sustainable investments and innovative technologies.
  • How many MW of power capacity is expected to reach the APAC green data center market by 2028?

FPT and De Heus Partner to Elevate Security Operations in High-Tech Agribusiness

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Agriculture, Telecommunications, Natural Resources, Software, Face, Partnership, RWE, Risk, Employment, Artificial intelligence, Acquisition, Infrastructure, SIEM, Big data, Food quality, Water, Renewable energy, Machine learning, Multimedia, Movement, FPT, Retail

Global IT corporation FPT and De Heus recently entered a strategic partnership to foster the agriculture giant's security operations.

Key Points: 
  • Global IT corporation FPT and De Heus recently entered a strategic partnership to foster the agriculture giant's security operations.
  • Leveraging FPT's prowess in technology and high-quality workforce, this movement will bolster De Heus’ capabilities in terms of system monitoring, security breach detection, and defense measures to effectively mitigate cyber risk and safeguard its information system and security data on a global scale.
  • The partnership marks a significant milestone for De Heus' digital transformation strategy amid rising cyberattack concerns in the manufacturing and agriculture industries.
  • Established its first office in 2008 in France, FPT has expanded its presence to 16 offices across 9 countries, serving over 70 leading businesses across Europe.

Sixth Generation Wireless, by 6G Tech Development and 6G Market Commercialization, Use Cases and Industry Verticals 2024-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Deployment, Communication, Intelligence, Research, Lead, Electronics, Radio access network, Infrastructure, RF, Terahertz, Investment, Radio, Cognition, Miniaturization, RIS, Radio frequency, Machine learning, MIMO, RAN, Renewable energy

The "Sixth Generation Wireless by 6G Tech Development (Investment, R&D and Testing) and 6G Market Commercialization (Infrastructure, Deployment, Apps and Services), Use Cases and Industry Verticals 2024 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sixth Generation Wireless by 6G Tech Development (Investment, R&D and Testing) and 6G Market Commercialization (Infrastructure, Deployment, Apps and Services), Use Cases and Industry Verticals 2024 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report evaluates investments, research and development (R&D), and the prototyping and testing stages of 6G technologies, preparing the industry for the forthcoming evolutionary leap in wireless communication.
  • The report delves into the commercialization of the 6G market, spotlighting opportunities across infrastructure development, equipment deployment, and the innovation horizon in applications and services.
  • Industry insiders and market stakeholders are furnished with insights on an array of 6G market use cases by industry vertical, equipping them with actionable intelligence to make informed decisions in line with emerging trends.