Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 06 | Page 7

NEWS Ultimateaddons revolutionising the road for bikers Ultimateaddons’ sleek, premium mobile cases allow bikers to run satellite navigation, Bluetooth intercom and audio apps such as Spotify, while charging the device at the same time. With 15 different attachments to fit almost every bike on the market, a hardwire cable connects to the battery with a Bluetooth earpiece, all that is needed to revolutionise the road for all two- wheel enthusiasts. The company believes that its products are unique in the industry as each case complies to one of the highest waterproof ratings possible – IPX5 – and can still be charged, a feat which no other waterproof mobile case can boast. B ikers can now stay connected to the road, their friends and their favourite music at all times – in all weather conditions – thanks to a UK company’s revolutionary range of mountable charging devices. Ultimateaddons, based in the Scottish Highlands, is changing gear at the perfect time to offer its waterproof cases for the latest iPhones and smartphones, including the new iPhone X. In addition, the range of fitments ensure that every bike model is catered for, instead of the ‘one size fits all’ products which are not always entirely suited for different manufacturers. Ultimateaddons was created in 2008 by Craig Derbyshire, who has a passion for unique mobile electronic device accessories and is a keen biking enthusiast himself. He prides his range as being contemporary and premium with a look and feel befitting the most discerning of enthusiasts. ///////////////// Equinix to expand London data centre E quinix, the global interconnection and data centre company, has announced it will expand its LD4 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre at its London Slough campus. The new phase supports the continued growth of the world’s largest multi-asset class electronic trading ecosystem which consists of a robust collection of interconnected execution venues, trading platforms, market data vendors, service providers, buy-side firms and sell-side firms. The new US$39 million (£29 million) expansion is scheduled to open Q4 2018. James McKeone, AVP and Head of Strategic Relationships and Products for Nasdaq’s Global Information Services, said: “Nasdaq’s collaboration with Equinix allows us to better serve our customers and partners from inside one of the world’s most interconnected data centres. With our presence in LD4, we are able to better provide products like Nasdaq Basic and our Global Index Data Service (GIDS) to investors in Europe. Localised data www.intelligentcio.com centres mean better market access for all and improved market transparency.” Russell Poole, Managing Director, Equinix UK, said: “It is estimated that the financial and professional services industry contributes £176 billion to the UK economy annually. In order for London to retain its title as the financial centre of the world, despite concerns over Brexit, businesses require the latest IT infrastructure to thrive. The extension of our LD4 data centre will help financial market participants continue to interconnect on a global scale, enabling them to improve the way investors access and act on the information that drives the global economy.” INTELLIGENTCIO 7