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News in Networking: Open Data Centers, Internet 911, and $138.5B for Data

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This week in networking news, GE, HPE and LinkedIn are just a few of the companies pushing for open data center designs via the launch of a new nonprofit. And 451 Research is forecasting the data platforms and analytics market will reach $138.5 This week’s top story picks from the Kentik team. billion by 2021. .

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Network AF, Episode 7: From Juilliard to bare metal with Zac Smith

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His current projects involve helping Equinix’s customers access the global reach of its 248 data centers across the world — all with less friction than traditional colocation. He says his curiosity gave him the space to learn all about running data centers and to evolve alongside networking.

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