Running a data center is no easy thing. There are enormous barriers to entry, both in knowledge and in cost. The way companies maintain a competitive edge is through constantly optimizing existing systems and ensuring only the best data center infrastructure are being used. So, what are some of the costs associated with operating a…
Data is one of the most valuable resources we have today. In fact, 82% of companies report savings after moving to the cloud. As we go through a paradigm shift toward larger and larger data centers, it would be helpful for the average business owner to learn a bit more about where their data is…
Thermal containment systems are critical innovations in the data center world. The benefits of cold aisle containment are massive and many. Starting with energy efficiency, cold aisle thermal containment systems make HVAC systems seriously better at cooling servers at a lower energy output. Using less energy to produce the same cooling effects wouldn’t be enough,…
When it comes to computer networks and organization of other technology, there’s always something different on the horizon. We’re a few months into 2018 now, but the new technological advancements keep on coming. Let’s take a look at just three expected data center trends to watch for in 2018 and consider how these trends might…
The cloud is a strange and bizarre name for a series of servers on server racks, a litany of electronic cabinet designs, network cables, extreme cooling solutions, and a number of other data center supplies linked together in a big building. Data centers are the cloud, executing many online actions for a significantly lower price than would…
Data centers consume a lot of power. In fact, the power density of a data center is 100 times greater than a large office building and equal to nine WalMart stores. This high concentration of energy requires highly technical equipment to contain. One of the most important pieces of support equipment is the server cabinet….
In the always persistent pursuit of more energy efficient data center equipment, there have been some breakthrough advancements in electronic cabinet designs. An electronic cabinet is a housing unit for servers and general data center equipment. It serves to protect and organize these electronics so that they perform at optimal levels. The more top technology…
Even though data centers over seven years old are viewed as out of date in accordance with Green Computing norms, the practical average lifespan of a data center is nine years. If you are around the corner of your eighth year running a data center, or you are new to this market and need advice,…
Data centers that are over seven years old are classified as out of date by Green Computing norms despite the practical average life of a data center is nine years. This can be frustrating for data center owners, but there are a few great reasons to update your data center sooner than later. Here are…
Did you know that more than 65% of equipment failures in IT are directly linked to temperature conditions caused by inadequate or broken air conditioning in the server room? When most of the equipment in your data center has a single obvious failure condition, it behooves you to spend some time and money to ensure…
Did you know that 82% of companies report saving money by utilizing cloud services? The reason this is possible is found in data centers. The cost of running a server in an improperly cooled office building can be much higher than these specialized and technologically advanced data centers. Using cloud services can also provide much…
Did you know that green computing norms indicate that any data center more than seven years old is considered out of date? This is the case even though the average lifespan of a data center is widely agreed to be nine years. Seeing as data centers are a major investment, it might be frustrating for…
