Top 5 Data Center Stories of the Week: July 17, 2020

What Next-Generation Hybrid Cloud Means for Colocation Data Centers - Unlike their previous-gen versions, new hybrid-cloud frameworks are easier to deploy and do away with the 'cloud-vs-colo' dichotomy.

Istio Community Wary of Google's New Open Source Trademark Protection Scheme - Google says it's a way for open source projects to protect trademarks, but others see it as a way to retain control of its open source projects.

Google’s Multi-Cloud Analytics Tool Is Powerful, But Demand May Be Limited - The new BigQuery Omni solution can analyze data across multiple cloud platforms, but few companies are likely to store their data that way.

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Cloud Revenue Is a Mixed Bag - Yes, more organizations are turning to the cloud to stay online, but many businesses are also closing for good.

Here are the Features Data Center Network Managers Want Today - Higher port speeds, interoperability, and application awareness are at the top of the data center network wish list.