Big, Bigger, Biggest: The Hyperscale Data Center Evolution
The data center industry is seeing the rapid growth of hyperscale data centers as it experiences massive pressure to process exponential increases in data. In the latest research from Technavio, the hyperscale data center market is expected to register a CAGR of over 21 percent during 2020-2024, with growth focused primarily on this continent. The report states: “The North America region will account for the highest incremental growth during the forecast period due to the construction of green data centers, the growing use of free cooling techniques, and infrastructure innovation.” The implications of this data center trend affect the entire tech industry. A digital revolution is being accelerated and compressed […]
Featuring Server Manufacturer: IBM
As one of the largest computer technology companies on the planet, IBM manufactures its fair share of servers and other data center hardware. The company was founded in the late 1800s—originally named the Computing, Tabulating & Recording Company (CTR), founded by Herman Hollerith. The name IBM, which stands for International Business Machines, was coined in the 1920s. The company made its name by producing high-quality advanced technology and shifting rapidly as new tech appeared. By offering their own software programmed by their own engineers to run on only one computer brand, IBM salespeople were able to secure clients with long-term contracts. IBM first sold electric typewriters and other machines found […]
The Four Rules of Data Center Relocations
Some of the most common reasons for a data center relocation include: Applications are outgrowing existing infrastructure and increased capacity is needed Consolidation or moving equipment on-premises Switching from private cloud to other cloud solutions Moving to a shared/leased colocation facility Merging or purchase by another company Whatever the reason for your pending move, the rules of a data center relocation and migration should be top of mind. It’s helpful to be prepared and think ahead, so we asked an expert to weigh in. Jeffrey Bain is a Technical Services Account Manager with McCollister’s Transportation Group. Bain has handled data center relocation services—primarily transportation needs—for McCollister’s for over two decades. […]
クラウドウォーズ：グローバルデータセンターのフットプリントの傾向
The cloud is, by its very nature, a global phenomenon. But the ever-increasing demand for cloud-based applications, by both businesses and consumers, is driving new data center footprint trends. Many tech-centric operations have been building at a breakneck pace. Their data center construction plans extend well into the next five years. Their growth has not been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, nor the recession. They follow a common formula, as Tim Shaheen, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Development at Aligned, tells Data Center Frontier: “These projects require a high level of standardization, modularity, and scalability, with a simple and repeatable model for expansion in new or existing markets.” […]
チェックリスト：データセンターの安全性の8つの主要コンポーネント
The data center is a high-risk environment requiring highly trained personnel. A smart data center safety plan is great to have . . . but useless if it’s not properly implemented. Thus, the untrained or poorly trained engineer is kryptonite for data center safety; any safety culture is only as strong as your weakest link. We spoke with Walter Leclerc, Director, Environmental Occupational Health and Safety with Digital Realty. He speaks all over the country on this topic, so we asked him to update his main areas of focus for us. They can be summarized into eight categories: risk assessment, equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedures, electrical work, working at height, hot work, […]
あなたに優位性を与えるコロケーションアメニティー
Colocation facilities offer a myriad of benefits for companies looking for the appropriate data center hosting partner. Recently, we discussed the growing popularity of the colo facility model and its five primary advantages. Potential customers seek out colo partnerships to maximize their ROI and focus on their core competencies. As the colocation market grows, amenities in particular are becoming increasingly important. They offer one way to differentiate between one colo facility and the next. “Colocation centers—whether they are a retail colocation facility or a wholesale colocation facility—are real estate companies. They provide space and other elements you can commonly expect, such as air conditioning, multiple internet and fiber optic providers, […]
データセンターのリフトを使用しますか、それとも手動で行いますか？どちらが良いですか？
The value of a data center lift lies in what it prevents. The injuries that are not only possible but probable when an operator attempts to lift a server on their own represent an expensive risk. We know this, and yet, highly trained DC tech workers are still manually lifting heavy, expensive IT equipment in data centers all the time, across the world. This is both a long-standing practice and the “dirty little secret” of the IT industry. In doing so, the operator endangers his/her own safety and violates workplace safety standards. These habits are not formed with malicious intent, but they are insidious in nature. A great deal can […]
FAQ：データセンターのリフトとは何ですか？
Q: What is a data center lift? A: A data center lift is a machine that is used to lift and install servers and other IT equipment inside data centers. It differs from any other material-handling lift because it is purpose-built to function within any data center environment, including movement through narrow (3ft. or less) aisles, traveling up ramps, over grated flooring, under overhead enclosures, and lifting and supporting servers from the bottom to the top of any height rack or cabinet. It allows a single operator to safely perform the tasks required when handling servers. Q: How much should a data center lift cost? A: Because server equipment is […]
データセンターの女性：機会を見つける
March was Women’s History Month, a marker of particular significance in the tech world. We thought this was a good time to highlight the vast opportunities in tech which can be filled by a wider range of candidates, including women. The data center market is predicted to grow by over $300 billion globally by 2024. At ServerLIFT®, we work to ensure that women can go after these new, open jobs—and succeed—because our data center lifts level the playing field sufficiently. Companies are competing more than ever for trained technical personnel. Fortunately, advanced technology is making more physical requirements a moot point (such as lifts that make it possible to remove, […]
コロケーション施設に関する5つの考慮事項
The Internet of Things and big data continue to fuel rapid colocation facility growth. The global colocation data center market is forecasted to reach $63 billion by 2023. IT infrastructure leaders are responding, in part, to the popularity of cloud technologies. The increased data load caused by this demand is driving the expansion of data centers in general. The colo facility, however, offers a unique opportunity to minimize the high costs associated with a cloud-heavy data management strategy. Flexibility, savings, and reliability are often the trifecta bringing a business to the doorstep of a colocation facility. The company in question may also have an interest in capitalizing vs operationalizing an […]
