Natural disasters are part of the human experience. Human beings can be astonishingly short-sighted, but we promise you, Mother Nature isn’t. A natural disaster can completely upend the operations of your business and halt any processes in place. One of the most...
With the consequences of climate change worsening, we are more vulnerable than ever to natural disasters, including earthquakes. Of all the natural disasters that can harm our infrastructure and buildings, earthquakes are among the most damaging. The importance of...
Once only a concern on the west coast, seismic design is now implemented at data centers across the country. All seismic design decisions are engineered calculations to reduce the risk of a server rack falling during an earthquake. So how does seismic design affect...
You know that there are plenty of benefits of using IT racks, but are you purchasing the best one for your company’s needs? When it comes to preventing data loss, seismic racks are a growing industry solution. When an earthquake hits, it’s important that...
When it comes to protecting an organization’s data, the physical data center needs to be safeguarded against any threats. While 65% of IT equipment failures happen because of inadequate, poorly maintained, or failed air conditioning systems, mechanical failures...
Most earthquakes are barely noticeable, even by people in the epicenter of the quake zone. But when “the big one” hits, homes and businesses can be completely destroyed. On February 22, 2011, a massive earthquake rattled Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving...
