News in the Channel - issue #19

NEWS

While artificial intelligence (AI) use cases are growing at an unprecedented rate, expert information is scarce for pioneering data centres. Vertiv has recognised this gap and launched its AI Hub to fill it. In the AI Hub, partners, customers and other website visitors will have access to expert information, reference designs and resources to successfully plan their AI-ready infrastructure. The AI Hub features white papers, industry research, tools and power and cooling portfolios for retrofit and greenfield applications. The new reference design library demonstrates scalable liquid cooling and power infrastructure to support current and future chip sets from 10-140kW per rack. Reflecting the rapid and continuous changes of the AI tech stack and the supporting infrastructure, the Vertiv AI Hub is a dynamic site that will be frequently updated with new content, including an AI Infrastructure Vertiv launches AI Hub

certification program for Vertiv partners. “Vertiv has a history of sharing new to world technology and insights for the data centre industry,” said Vertiv CEO Giordano Albertazzi. “We are committed to providing deep knowledge, the broadest portfolio and expert guidance to enable our customers to be among the first to deploy energy-efficient AI power and cooling infrastructure for current and future deployments. Our close partnerships with leading chipmakers and innovative data centre operators make us uniquely qualified to help our customers and partners on their AI journey.” Sean Graham, research director, datacenters at IDC, noted: “Virtually every industry is exploring opportunities to drive business value through AI, but there are more questions than answers around how to deploy the infrastructure. A recognised infrastructure provider like Vertiv is valuable to businesses building an AI strategy and looking for a single source for information.”

Giordano Albertazzi CEO

vertiv.com

Acronis expands its security offering with XDR solution

Acronis has introduced Acronis XDR to its security solution portfolio. Easy to deploy, manage and maintain, Acronis XDR expands on the current endpoint detection and response offering and delivers complete natively integrated, highly efficient cybersecurity with data protection, endpoint management and automated recovery specifically built for managed service providers (MSPs). Cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated due to cybercriminals deploying AI and attack surfaces expanding, allowing businesses to be more vulnerable to data breaches and malware. To protect their customers, MSPs that offer security services commonly only have a choice of complex tools with insufficient, incomplete

protection that are expensive and time- consuming to deploy and maintain. As a response to these challenges, Acronis XDR provides complete protection without high costs and added complexity. Key features of Acronis XDR include: l Native integration across cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management. The product is designed to protect vulnerable attack surfaces enabling unmatched business continuity l H igh efficiency, with the ability to easily launch, manage, scale and deliver security services. It also includes AI- based incident analysis and single-click response for swift investigation and response

Gaidar Magdanurov president

acronis.com

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