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Digital Realty launches first data center in India
Digital Realty has launched its first data center in India – on a 10-acre Chennai campus .
This campus was developed by Digital Connexion : A Brookfield , Jio and Digital Realty Company , Digital Realty ’ s three-way joint venture in India with Brookfield Asset Management and Reliance Industries Limited .
MAA10 Chennai
MAA10 is the first phase of the 100MW-capable campus and will offer 20MW of IT load . It features a modular infrastructure design , enabling customers to scale infrastructure as needed to accommodate diverse workload demands – from single cabinet to multi- megawatt requirements .
The facility is ready to support emerging technologies offering standardized and bespoke configurations .
MAA10 leverages Jio ’ s massive digital and connectivity ecosystem and strong enterprise relationships to give customers seamless connectivity across India . The facility is also seen as a vital addition to
PlatformDIGITAL , Digital Realty ’ s global data center platform .
This year , MAA10 will also be ServiceFabric enabled .
Sustainability principles guided MAA10 ’ s design and construction , and will remain critical in operational practices , with a focus on maximizing energy and water efficiency , and conserving resources . The facility also seeks to employ renewable energy sources where possible , starting with harvesting solar power via rooftop solar panels on-site . It will also benefit from Brookfield ’ s renewable energy expertise .
“ With a population of 1.4 billion and a growing focus on the delivery of digital services , India represents a key market opportunity for Digital Realty and our partners and customers ,” said Serene Nah , Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific , Digital Realty .
Synechron announces opening of Sydney office
Synechron , the global digital transformation consulting firm focused on financial services and technology organizations , has opened its new office in Sydney .
Situated within the state-of-the-art Salesforce Tower at Sydney Place , the new office anchors the company in the city ’ s central hub for business and technology .
This initiative strategically positions Synechron to better serve its key accounts and fortify business ties within the region .
As a focal point for the firm ’ s expanding Australian team , the office will offer a comprehensive range of services across Synechron ’ s six core practices : Artificial Intelligence , Consulting , Digital , Cloud & DevOps , Data and Software Engineering .
The Sydney office becomes the 48th addition to the firm ’ s global network spanning 19 countries .
Faisal Husain , Synechron ’ s Co-founder and CEO said : “ The new office stands as a testament to our substantial team growth in the past year . Located in the heart of Sydney ’ s innovative business ecosystem , we are poised to amplify our top-tier service offerings to both existing and future clients .”
Rajat Agrawal , Senior Director , Synechron Australia and New Zealand , said : “ Establishing our Sydney base marks a significant milestone in our journey and serves as statement of intent . With significant investments in the region , we are demonstrating our commitment to continuing our growth and development in the market . We are thrilled to welcome our team to this modern , thriving office location , embodying both our confidence in the future and our steadfast dedication to delivering excellence to our clients .” p
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