Digital services stories - Page 8

There are a number of reasons for the meteoric growth of private connectivity between businesses, all of which Equinix has highlighted in its latest study.

By applying intelligent technologies and risk management capability, the service will be able to measure network health and predict network risks.

IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.

IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow more than fourfold between 2016 and 2020, making it the second fastest growing region after Latin America.

'Standout' growth across digital, Microsoft Dynamics and data insights, have bolstered Empired's revenue but not spared the company from a net loss.

Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.

Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.