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Research suggests managed UCC is gaining support

By 2015, between 34 and 42 per cent of large enterprises will seriously be considering procuring various unified communications applications as a premise based, but managed, service. And while businesses should not ignore the cloud options – particularly as more become available for large enterprises – they should also be looking for a services partner to manage their evolving UCC assets and investments.

Best blade plans

Siemon has launched an innovative LC BladePatch fibre optic duplex jumper that revolutionises high density fibre patching with the easiest access available in the industry.

Rapid response

The HellermannTyton 4U distribution chassis is designed for use with the RapidNet pre-terminated system where high density patching is required together with class leading patch cord management.

Supporting act

A Borri three phase B8000FXS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is now playing an integral role in supporting the IT infrastructure at Leeds Trinity University.

A class apart

Sudlows has been selected as a preferred supplier to upgrade the University of Liverpool’s data and communications infrastructure.

Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is one of the original 'red brick' civic institutions and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of top performing UK universities.

Cost of energy and increasing legislation represent biggest threats to IT industry

The increasing cost of energy and growing environmental legislation are amongst the biggest threats to the UK IT industry according to the latest industry survey from Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited (UPSL).

Data centre industry salary growth outstripping global wage increases

Data centre sector salary growth has outstripped global wage increases over the last 12 months, says one of the findings of the DatacenterPeople Salary White Paper. The new white paper has been developed on behalf of DatacenterPeople by DCD Intelligence.

Survey reveals IT managers are passing the energy buck

Two thirds of IT managers (68 per cent) don’t feel it’s their responsibility to cut 2014 budgets to pay for increased energy costs, with many believing that budget cuts don’t affect them. This follows a survey, conducted by Enlogic, of industry professionals who attended last month’s Data Centre World conference.

Brand-Rex retains number one spot in BSRIA report

For the fifth year running Brand-Rex is number one in the UK market for volume of structured cabling systems sold.

Eaton heats up the converged infrastructure debate at SpiceWorld London 2013

Eaton plans to give IT professionals some food for thought during its break out session at SpiceWorld London 2013 by alerting them to the dangers of assuming power protection and management are optional in today’s converged and virtualised infrastructures.