Microsoft Sinking Data Center in the Pacific
Microsoft swims to ocean’s depth to test underwater data center as environmentally friendly cloud computing alternative. The software giant has dropped a data center into the Pacific Ocean off California. Microsoft gave details of its rationale for going underwater, explaining the idea, called Project Natick, would cut costs when it comes to keeping the data center cool, as well as be environmentally friendly and more responsive to customers. "It may sound like something from a James Bond film, but it could be a solution to one of the industry's most expensive problems - air-conditioning bills," says a report in the Sky news. A Microsoft post said the first data center to be submerged was the Leona Philpot…
Troy Container Hire New IT Manager
Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, appointed Benjamin Towner IT Manager. Mr. Towner’s management of Troy Container Line’s website application development and enterprise architecture will support enhanced quality and customer service for web users. Mr. Towner joins Troy Container Line with 20 years of experience in the information technology industry. His background includes developing financial applications as well as enterprise resource planning with a focus on technology architecture components.