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What to Read at DCK: Week of July 31
Here’s a recap some of the noteworthy stories that appeared on Data Center Knowledge this past week.
Facebook Will Double Size of Oregon Data Center
Facebook said today that it will double the size of its first company-built data center in Prineville, Oregon, which is currently under construction. The additional phase will bring the size of the facility to 307,000 square feet.
Roundup: PEER 1, Qwest, Global Switch
PEER 1 signs deal with Capgemini Canada, Global Switch sees "huge growth" in data center industry, Century Tel acquisition of Qwest meets opposition.
Atlantic Metro Debuts NYC Data Center
Atlantic Metro Communications and Data Center NYC Group announced the opening of new facility in Manhattan, a former printing plant that is being converted to data center usage.
Earnings Roundup: Akamai, Level 3, Equinix
Shares of content delivery network provider Akamai (AKAM) plunge 13 percent after earnings report, also earnings detail from Equinix (EQIX) and Level 3 Communications (LVLT).
Data Center Jobs: McKinstry
At the Data Center Jobs Board, we have new job listings from McKinstry, which is seeking a Critical Environments Operations Manager and a Critical Environments Facility Manager
HP PODs Speed Purdue Research Expansion
HP announced Wednesday that Purdue University is using its container-based HP Performance-Optimized Data Center (POD) to expand and speed its ability to deliver research projects.
TelecityGroup Achieves Carbon Trust Standard
TelecityGroup, an European data center provider headquartered in the United Kingdom, has become the first provider to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard for its UK operations.
Ten Unique Data Center Designs
Amazon: Eli Lilly Still A Customer
Eli Lilly remains a customer of Amazon Web Services, despite reports to the contrary.