Data Centers In The Automotive Industry: Equipment and Operations
How does the automotive industry use data centers? What kinds of equipment do these data centers use, and how does each piece support the automobile manufacturing process? Automotive data centers are largely invisible to the public, but they are critical to the advances we’ve seen in modern car manufacturing. Core IT Equipment Categories In Automotive Manufacturing Data Centers Manufacturing today relies just as heavily on IT as it does on physical machinery. Every process stage, from design to delivery, rests on data and the infrastructure that manages that data. Every equipment category plays a different role in bringing automobiles to market. Together, these components form the backbone of a modern […]
ServerLIFT® News | August 2025
This month, we discuss the ongoing impact of AI on data centers, highlight one of our lift attachments, and have exciting news about our faster shipping times (once we have all your paperwork submitted). 1. GPUs Fuel the Data Center AI Boom GPUs have reshaped data centers by accelerating AI and HPC workloads far beyond CPUs. Data centers now need more power, advanced cooling, and stronger racks to support them. 2. Increased Data Center Demand Creates Historically Low Vacancy Rates Data center vacancy rates fell to a record‑low 2.3 percent, even as total capacity climbed to 15.5 GW amid relentless demand for digital infrastructure. Northern Virginia led capacity with 5.6 GW—over three times […]
ServerLIFT® News | July 2025
In our first piece, we highlight our blog article on hyperscale data center safety, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure. Second, we demonstrate how China is addressing the challenges that all AI data centers face. Third, we discuss how ServerLIFT is scaling up to meet an increased need for our data center lifts, attachments, and accessories. And last, we recognize our employees’ incredible work by promoting them to new positions where they can shine even brighter. 1. Hyperscale Data Centers: Safety, Sustainability, and Resilient Infrastructure Discover how hyperscale data centers safeguard personnel, equipment, and data, minimize environmental impact, and deliver resilient infrastructure that scales quickly and remains online through grid failures or […]
ServerLIFT® News | June 2025
It’s hot outside! This poses a serious risk to data centers, making it crucial to monitor temperature, humidity, and dew point using reliable sensors. Data centers must ensure they have adequate cooling to avoid system shutdowns. Maintaining proper refrigerant charge levels also ensures efficient operation and prevents costly overheating or unit failure. 1. AI Reshapes Data Center Networking AI transforms data center networking by driving demand for ultra-high-bandwidth, low-latency infrastructure and prompting upgrades to advanced networking chips and optical backend systems. AI-powered traffic engineering and multi‑layer automation dynamically manage congestion, power use, and predictive maintenance. 2. Water, Water . . . Not Everywhere As data centers become more powerful, they […]
ServerLIFT® News | May 2025
AI has changed and will continue to change data centers significantly. Innovative solutions to support AI have become imperative. Utilities providers are also making adjustments to meet the reality of how many data centers are actually built. We discuss these topics and more in this month’s newsletter. 1. 5 Ways Data Centers Are Changing Because of AI AI is driving data centers to adopt high-density power and advanced cooling systems, such as liquid and immersion cooling, to support energy-intensive AI workloads. Facilities are integrating specialized hardware such as GPUs and TPUs, enhancing computational efficiency, and enabling faster AI processing. This transformation positions data centers to meet the growing demands of […]
5 Ways AI Is Changing Data Centers
AI is a game-changer for data centers. The popularity of AI means that data center services are more in demand than ever. Data centers that adapt quickly to AI-related changes will be at the forefront of the industry because they can easily support AI workloads. How are data centers adapting to AI? Below are five key changes that will keep data centers on the cutting edge. 1. Power and Cooling Solutions In the “old days”: Until recently, most data centers used standard server rack setups with comparatively low power densities. Air cooling has been standard for most facilities. This was sufficient for the non-AI workloads of the past. Power was […]
7 Ways Tariffs Will Impact Data Centers
Tariffs will affect data centers and the broader economy. Impacted data center operations include equipment sourcing, facility location choices, and strategic decision making. Data center managers who adapt to the coming market shifts have the potential to weather the short-term storm tariffs will unleash. Here are some tariff impacts that data centers may experience. 1. Some data centers will encounter cost increases, especially on foreign equipment and parts. As of this writing, numerous countries are negotiating tariffs. We’d publish some current percentages, but they are fluctuating so frequently this article will be out of date within days or hours. Tariffs are often seen as a bargaining chip to negotiate geopolitical […]
7 Best Practices for Optimizing Data Center Rack Density
Maximizing performance while minimizing your equipment’s physical space is a considerable challenge for many data centers. It’s a delicate balance to meet the demands for power and speed of today’s advanced AI, machine learning, and cloud applications while controlling costs, energy consumption, and physical footprint. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following data center rack density optimization best practices are a great place to start. 1. Opt for high-density servers. The traditional rack server style is great for versatility and scalability. Modular options exist in the traditional style, too. If data centers choose racks carefully, they can optimize for dense, high-performance computing while still maintaining a traditional rack setup. We’ll […]
5 Impacts Google Willow Will Have on Data Centers
Google boasts a major breakthrough in quantum computing with its new Willow chip. The implications are staggering. Google claims that Willow takes about five minutes to perform a computation that would take the average modern supercomputer 10 septillion (1025) years to complete. They say that time span is older than the history of the universe; we’ll have to trust them on the math since our calculators can’t come close to handling that number. Additionally, Willow appears to reduce the error rate as it uses more qubits, which solves a 30-year-old problem in quantum computing. We’ll talk more about that in a moment, but the implications for future successful quantum computing […]
5 Big Challenges Faced By Healthcare Data Centers
Operating a data center is no easy task. Operating a healthcare data center—one that services hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other facilities—comes with its own unique set of challenges in addition to the usual ones. To solve these problems, healthcare data centers must be aware of and anticipate them. Good preparation and planning help alleviate many of these concerns. Here are the top five healthcare data center challenges to know about in 2025 and beyond. 1. Privacy and security Healthcare data centers house vast amounts of patient information, including medical records, billing statements, and payment histories. This private health and financial data is a treasure trove that attracts cyber attackers. Healthcare […]
