Data center

Report: Microsoft blocked employee from going to work for Apple

October 30, 2011 Dan Uff

Microsoft may have blackballed Apple’s choice of datacenter head in the moves that ultimately led to Apple hiring from Yahoo, according an unusually detailed rumor. After fighting opposition from his immediate management on his way out, Kevin Timmons was supposedly met by CEO Steve Ballmer, SAI heard. Timmons may have had an “attitude” during the meeting that led to […]

Apple preps solar power farm near NC data center

October 26, 2011 Dan Uff

Apple‘s North Carolina datacenter may soon get some of its power from green sources, a search through local permits has uncovered. The proposal found by the Charlotte Observer would have some of the 171 acres of unused area across the street from the Maiden-based plant, at 6028 Startown Road, used to set up a solar power farm. Nicknamed “Project […]