Canada to Close Nearly All Government Data Centers

Canada is about to show the U.S. just how far data center consolidation can go.

Canada’s government announced Thursday, Aug. 4, it will shut down more than 90 percent of
its 300 data centers, leaving the nation with fewer than 20 when the plan is complete.

In addition, Canada’s government will make the move away from 100 different e-mail platforms to one all-encompassing system. Furthermore, all resources associated with the delivery of e-mail, data center and network services are being transferred from 44 departments and agencies to a new entity called Shared Services Canada.

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