There are pros and cons when regarding whether or not to outsource your data storage or keep it in-house. Keeping your business data in-house gives you complete freedom and accessibility over your data storage. However, over 65% of IT equipment failures are directly caused by inadequate, poorly maintained, or failed air conditioning in the server…
As the world continues in its digital progression, more data centers are reevaluating their approach to storage and data management. That’s a good thing too. After all, more people are making use of data centers, so it makes sense for them to optimize their equipment and day to day operations. One such way that they…
The dog days of summer are right around the corner, and data center managers know they’ll need to keep a watchful eye on how outdoor temperatures may affect their facility’s operations and airflow. The good news is that you can still keep your data center up and running without breaking a sweat throughout the summer…
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…
