Amazon Web Services is making another large-scale business venture. The e-commerce giant has proposed building a data center up to 1.75 million square feet near the Dulles International Airport in Loudon County, Virginia. The 100.18-acre land, which Amazon purchased for $73 million in 2019, will be rezoned from industrial and mineral extraction use to general…
Scaling your data center is no small undertaking. Scaling means you’re able to handle an increase in work, output, and sales in a reasonable way without harming your business. Your data center needs to be able to collect, store, process, and distribute large amounts of data at high speeds without missing a beat, even when…
Many data centers are located in places where earthquakes and other seismic activity are very real dangers. It’s critical for your data center to comply with industry standards for seismic protection for the safety of data center employees and personnel and to ensure the security of data center equipment. But how do you sufficiently earthquake-proof…
Colocation Products When you’re looking to save money or simply don’t have the funds to operate your own data center, colocation hosting can be incredibly beneficial. Colocation hosting is a type of hosting strategy where companies own their hardware and rent server space in a data center. Colocation hosting can cut capital costs, improve business…
Whether you’re operating with your own data center or you’ve purchased a colocation data center plan, there are many benefits of using quality server cabinets and racks. Dynamic server racks provide your business with peace of mind that can’t be attained by stacking your servers in a relay rack or other system that is not…
We rely on data centers to keep important information both safe and accessible. But if your data center isn’t properly controlled, you’ll risk losing or damaging that data. That includes making sure that thermal containment systems are put into place. However, even if you’ve taken steps to ensure the temperature is controlled, you may find…
Colocation data centers offer an efficient and convenient way for businesses to maintain their infrastructures by renting space for servers and computer software rather than investing time and money into building their own data center. Colocation hosting can save a lot of stress and frustration. However, the colocation market has its downsides, too. It’s important…
It’s no secret that keeping data secure is at the forefront of every company’s mind. Without data security, not only are your customers at risk but your business and your reputation are as well. Biometric technology is a popular security method used to keep data centers protected. Biometric technology analyzes the identity of a person’s…
When it comes to making the most of airflow management improvements, it can be challenging to figure out where to start. There are so many different variables that can affect the airflow in a data center from the types of data racks to cable openings. Fortunately, by following airflow management best practices, you can avoid…
It’s no secret that edge data centers with their server racks have been taking the computing world by storm. These small facilities are located close to the populations they serve, which makes it easier to deliver cloud computing resources and cached content to end users when and where they need it most. In the age…
The different types of server racks used with network equipment are vital to business infrastructure. This is because server racks provide access to resources for users, carry shared information, and store data. It’s important to make sure that the types of server racks used in your business are secured and properly taken care of. One…
Back in 2011, over 38% of large companies were expected to exceed their IT capacity within 18 months. Almost a decade later, virtually all businesses — regardless of size — rely heavily on technology to satisfy their customers. More than ever, having access to data is vital to success. As a result, the need for…
