CenturyLink stories - Page 2
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Global study finds APAC businesses leading the way in digital transformation
Thu, 25th May 2017
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A recent global study from CenturyLink has revealed Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses are on top of the world when it comes to digital transformation.
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The ultimate balancing act: Which of your on-prem systems should move to the cloud?
Mon, 8th May 2017
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cloud services
Cloud migration is a nuanced path, not price-driven, says CenturyLink's ANZ boss, urging strategic alignment over cost in on-prem shifts.
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The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces
Fri, 5th May 2017
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BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.
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CenturyLink and VMware spark software-defined data center collab
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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CenturyLink expands collaboration with VMware to enhance software-defined data center technologies for enterprise customers.
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Why white-labelling is vital for success of the modern channel organisation
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Channel organisations that want to keep up with the pulse of change should consider partnering to sell cloud services, according to CenturyLink.
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CenturyLink takes home Ciena's Managed Services Partner of the Year
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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CenturyLink named 2016 BizConnect Carrier Managed Services Partner of the Year by Ciena for growth and innovation in managed services.
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CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.
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CenturyLink has inked deals with five new Aussie resellers
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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distributors
CenturyLink partners with five new resellers, bringing total number to 11, and signs with Avnet as first in-market distributor.
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Centurylink recognised for architectural excellence by Cisco
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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CenturyLink honored for Architectural Excellence in Global Cloud Solutions and Business Acceleration at Cisco's partner summit.
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CenturyLink edges closer to Uptime Institute M&O stamp of approval
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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colocation
CenturyLink is on track to become the first global provider to achieve Uptime Institute Management and Operations certifications for its data centers.
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CenturyLink comes to ANZ market with new disaster recovery solution
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cloud services
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CenturyLink is addressing the ever-growing need for disaster recovery solutions and has now come to the market with its own offering.
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CenturyLink recognised for cloud-enabled managed hosting in APAC
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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CenturyLink named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Enabled Managed Hosting, Asia Pacific for second year.
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MEF16: CenturyLink to take part in multi vendor proof-of-concept
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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ciena
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Global networking event MEF16 is underway in Baltimore, US with over 1200 guests attending to discuss the future of communication.
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CenturyLink to sell data center business for $2 billion
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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CenturyLink agrees to a £1.64 billion deal to offload its data centre operations to a consortium, bolstering its Level 3 acquisition funds.
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'Transformative' industry work done by NEXTDC channel partners
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The success of our partners is our success, and the awards are a great opportunity for us to reflect on the complimentary nature of our relationships.
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CenturyLink & Level 3: Is it a good deal for CenturyLink?
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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CenturyLink plans to acquire Level 3 Communications for $24bn, creating one of the largest network operators in the world.
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CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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m&a
Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.
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Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.
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CenturyLink offers 'bare metal on demand' to Australian channel partners
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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CenturyLink introduces on-the-spot 'bare metal' servers in Australia, bolstering flexibility for partners' cloud solutions.
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CenturyLink takes home industry award two years in a row
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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analyst report
CenturyLink has won the 2016 Asia Pacific Hybrid IT Strategy award for the second year running, according to Frost - Sullivan.