January started out slowly with one trip to SJC, but Feb is the start of getting out to Data Center events. The following is my current list of events I am attending.
Technology Convergence Conference Feb 23, 2011
Google vs. Microsoft, what goes around, comes around
Politico has an anti-trust article about Google's battle and how Microsoft is one of the main supporters of the anti-trust efforts.
Tech war: Google vs. Microsoft
By: Elizabeth Wasserman
February 9, 2011 04:38 AM ESTGoogle is under siege in Washington like never before — and it says an “anti-Google industrial complex” is to blame.
In an interview with POLITICO, a Google spokesman argued that a cabal of antitrust lawyers, lobbyists and public relations firms is conspiring against the Internet search giant. The mastermind? Google says it’s Microsoft.
Maybe it’s irony, or maybe it’s payback.
NY Mag also has an article on the same topic.
Microsoft Tries to Give Google a Taste of Its Own Antitrust Medicine
Portugal Telco builds one data center as big as current capacity
Data Center Dynamics has a post on Portugal Telecom doubling its data center capacity with one building.
Portugal Telecom builds giant data center
Will service EU cloud and storage market by doubling nation’s DC capacity
Published 8th February, 2011 by Penny Jones
Portugal Telecom said it is building one of Europe’s largest data centers, with more than 45,000 sq m of operational space for 50,000 servers and covering two levels.
The build alone will double Portugal’s entire data center capacity.
50% lower carbon footprint with new Cell Tower
I've discussed the idea of container data centers along with cell towers. Here is one excerpt that hints of a possibility with HP.
We’re not alone on this journey. We’re working closely with HP on cloud-like technologies and co-creating with Freescale on system-on-chip capabilities. And most importantly, we are co-creating this technology, together with our customers all around the world.
For more background, CNET News covers announcement by Alcatel Lucent on new cell towers.
