How peering went global
Changes in the world’s networks turned Germany’s Internet peering platform into a global phenomenon
Long Reads - Connectivity, Peter Judge, DCD
In-depth features about the data center, AI, semiconductor, telco, and energy markets
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Building light into chips
The AI revolution needs so much processing power, could it be time to bring in a new generation of chips that combine photonics with conventional silicon?
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Understanding Africa's data center challenge
As investors finally build data centers for Africa’s emerging technical generation, will the continent get the infrastructure it needs?
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Can retailers buy the Edge networks they want?
The retail industry can be demanding customers. Are the Edge network providers ready to satisfy their needs?
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Network automation: the complexity conundrum
Automation can be a double-edged sword in the network arena. What we need is intelligent automation
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Why do we need a quantum Internet?
Quantum computers are still in development. But the quantum Internet may be closer than you think
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Could CDNs deliver the Edge?
Edge applications need new levels of network support. Can our existing content delivery networks provide that, or do we need a new approach?
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Hand over your data! Tales of terror from the dark side of the data center community
Data centers look so squeaky clean, it’s hard to believe they can be involved in anything illegal, but you would be surprised what DCD has experienced in our years on the beat
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Edge networks demand a whole new compromise
Data has to be located close to people and devices: Edge could mean a new surge of strength for telcos