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Scala Data Centres has launched a new data centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The facility, which cost $140 million USD, is currently operational in Phase I and occupied by a sole customer.

Digital Realty has announced it is to acquire Ascenty, a leading data centre provider in Brazil. While Ascenty will be sold for $1.8 billion, an additional $425 million investment covering data centre development will take the final figure to $2.25 billion. Ascenty owns and operates eight top-tier data centres located in key metro areas. Its fibre optic… Read More

Researchers from the University of Sao Paolo have created an algorithm which they claim demonstrates 95% effectiveness in identifying fake reviews intended to damage the reputation of new companies, and which are likely to have been originated by the companies’ competitors. ORFEL: super-fast detection of defamation or illegitimate promotion in online recommendation [PDF], by Gabriel… Read More