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Cloud and big data - the perfect pair?
Data Analytics

Cloud and big data - the perfect pair?

CenturyLink hails cloud as big data's ally, touting it as key for project success with scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
CenturyLink ramps up critical capacity across global data centers
Hyperscale

CenturyLink ramps up critical capacity across global data centers

CenturyLink added 14MW of critical capacity at eight data centers last year, with plans to increase capacity in four data centers in H1 2016.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Cloud technologies: issues remain, says CenturyLink
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud technologies: issues remain, says CenturyLink

Public cloud environments are becoming more trusted, but businesses still have concerns about running mission-critical apps, says CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Is managed security the answer to cyber crime?
CenturyLink

Is managed security the answer to cyber crime?

Businesses need to stay on top of emerging cyber threats, as hackers are becoming more resourceful, says CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
CenturyLink receives Uptime stamp of approval for Singapore facilities
Hyperscale

CenturyLink receives Uptime stamp of approval for Singapore facilities

CenturyLink has received the management and operations stamp of approval from the Uptime Institute for its SG2 and SG8 Singapore data centers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Is hybrid IT really the answer?
Hyperscale

Is hybrid IT really the answer?

Hybrid IT as the new norm? CenturyLink touts its benefits for agile, cost-effective business infrastructure needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
CenturyLink govt offering promises fresh approach to infrastructure
Hyperscale

CenturyLink govt offering promises fresh approach to infrastructure

CenturyLink has launched CenturyLink Government Cloud, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering for US federal government agencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
The big shift to Big Data: a daunting undertaking
Data Analytics

The big shift to Big Data: a daunting undertaking

Businesses who are transitioning to big data environments need to consider what a daunting undertaking the change can be.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Security concerns main barrier to hybrid IT adoption
Hyperscale

Security concerns main barrier to hybrid IT adoption

Australian organisations are increasingly adopting hybrid IT architectures, with security being the main concern, according to CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Data lakes transforming the enterprise data warehouse
CenturyLink

Data lakes transforming the enterprise data warehouse

The introduction of data lakes is one of the most significant changes to enterprise data warehouse technology, according to CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
CenturyLink selects Nuage Network's SDN technology
Network Infrastructure

CenturyLink selects Nuage Network's SDN technology

CenturyLink will use Nuage Networks' SDN technology to enhance its networking capabilities for its Programmable Service Backbone (PBS) architecture.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015
Security main barrier to managed IT
Hyperscale

Security main barrier to managed IT

Increased adoption of hybrid IT by IT decision makers is giving rise to numerous security trends, according to CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Refocusing IT resources on innovation crucial
Hyperscale

Refocusing IT resources on innovation crucial

Organisations should consider a hybrid IT approach in order to free up resources so they can spend more time on innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
IT infrastructure at the core of biggest new tech trends
Hyperscale

IT infrastructure at the core of biggest new tech trends

According to CenturyLink, IT infrastructure will play a growing role in how businesses overcome challenges, and more infrastructure will be outsourced.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015

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What is the solution to the Australia's IT skills gap?
CenturyLink

What is the solution to the Australia's IT skills gap?

Australia's IT skills crisis may find relief in outsourcing, as firms navigate a growing talent shortfall, reveals CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Moving to a hybrid IT model? Planning imperative, says CenturyLink
Hybrid Cloud

Moving to a hybrid IT model? Planning imperative, says CenturyLink

Businesses need to identify which areas are not performing optimally and decided whether to supplements in-house capabilities with external expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
Looking to expand overseas? Here are some key things to consider
CenturyLink

Looking to expand overseas? Here are some key things to consider

Expanding overseas can be an effective way of broadening your potential customer base and increasing profits. However, it pays to get strategic advice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015