There’s no question about it: we are living in a data-obsessed era. From smartphones to smart devices, both individuals and businesses need to have the fastest speeds, the largest amounts of storage space, and the greatest computing power available. In the past, this simply meant acquiring bigger server rack sizes and expanding the already massive…
Our society depends on data to thrive. From residential use to commercial applications, the speed, storage space, and computing power of our data systems are vital to our everyday lives. As our demand for faster, bigger, and better grows, so too must our ability to keep up with such demands. The latest innovation is referred to as edge…
Data centers represent the future of information. By utilizing a wide variety of electronics racks and server rack sizes, data centers have developed the ability to keep up with expanding businesses of all kinds; in 2011, over 38% of large companies were expected to exceed their IT capacity within 18 months, showing what a large…
In this Internet addicted world, Google reigns king. As the world’s most favorite search engine, the massive company (understandably) needs to have some serious computing power at its disposal. It already owns 15 data centers across the globe (eight alone in the U.S.) and plans to expand that number considerably within the next few years….
As technology continues to advance, businesses are becoming more dependent on data centers. By relying on a separate site that contains multiple data racks and server racks, companies can greatly improve and increase their computing capabilities; this, in turn, allows for faster and more efficient operations, which can be an invaluable differentiating factor in tech…
The need for data centers is growing at a rapid rate. New startups and tech companies are relying more and more on offsite storage and processing power — and with good reason; the power density of data centers is 100 times that of a large commercial office building, offering computing capabilities that simply wouldn’t be…
As technology continues to innovate our lives (and as our dependency on it increases), data centers have risen in popularity. With the capability to store a wide variety of information on server racks and electronics racks, data centers are incredibly useful to tech startups — around 82% of companies save money by moving to the…
To keep your data center running smoothly, installing a data server rack can help keep everything organized. But before you can install a server rack, you need to plan ahead. Installing a server rack takes a lot of preparation to make sure you get the most out of your technology. Here are some easy ways…
Back in the day, data center management used to be pretty straightforward. But because of updated technology and other trends, managing these centers has become more complicated. So, how can someone make managing a data center 10 times easier? Here are some helpful tips. Reduce Your Energy Usage Data centers are often scrutinized for their…
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,…
