Microsoft has actually submerged its first data center several meters into the sea, contending that it will save the company the cost it takes to cool data centers on land. Moreover, Microsoft […]
Whether it’s a server room with 15 cabinets or a stand-alone facility with thousands of cabinets, data centers must function holistically and be greater than the sum of their parts. Systems and […]
The connection between railway switching and data centers may seem unlikely for most, but many point to the width of a train car as a major influencer of IT racks’ and enclosures’ […]
Edge computing is just that: Distributing computing and storage capabilities to the very edge of the network, be it the edge at an enterprise factory floor or a carrier point of presence, […]
Anyone that has experience using computers knows that such devices can reach uncomfortable temperature levels when subjected to demanding tasks since the electronics need to dissipate more and more heat to keep […]
With many seasoned data center employees reaching retirement age in an that industry that doubles in size every four years, data center operators face staffing problems. Tweeted by @UptimeInstitute https://twitter.com/UptimeInstitute/status/993717158105542656 Read the […]
This is the first post in a four-part series that explores the seven most crucial elements to consider before choosing a colocation provider. This post focuses on whether your colocation provider has the […]
In today’s fast-growing data center industry, going green isn’t only good for the environment, it’s also good for business. Over the years. we’ve seen more solutions to help your data center become […]
The development of prefabricated, modular data centers based on both established industry standards and reference architectures is increasing the number of pre-configured data center options available in the market today. This pre-integrated […]
South Africa’s climate is hostile to running efficient data centers: the high average temperatures limit the amount of cooling that can be provided by outside air, so facilities usually have to resort […]
