Aerial view of QTS's Richmond, Virginia, data center, which used to be a Qimonda semiconductor fabrication facility. QTS/YouTube
Aerial view of QTS's Richmond, Virginia, data center, which used to be a Qimonda semiconductor fabrication facility.

Top 5 Data Center Stories of the Week: June 11, 2021

Taking a close look at Blackstone's QTS acquisition, analyzing US government's response to the rise of ransomware, and more.

Blackstone’s $10B Deal to Buy Data Center Giant QTS: The Context - The investor has agreed to take one of the world’s largest data center providers private. Here's what you need to know.

Is the US Government Doing Enough About Ransomware? - The government is taking cybercrime more seriously than ever, but it should do a lot more than it has done so far, experts say.

Vapor IO, VMware, and Zayo are Building 'Multi-Cloud Services Grid' for Edge-to-Edge Connectivity - The Open Grid Alliance's vision of an edge-first internet is becoming a reality with the announcement of Multi-Cloud Services Grid.

Nautilus Will Build Its Next Data Center on Dry Land, in Maine - The company known for its floating data center in California unveils a project on a former paper-mill site in Millinocket.

Traditionally Web Host-Focused CloudLinux Rolls Out TuxCare, an Enterprise Brand - With enterprise customers now driving roughly half of its business, the company is making a concerted effort to cater to them.

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