ServerLIFT® News | October 2023
We are quickly approaching the holidays that remind us to count our blessings and be thankful for all the good things that make our lives more enjoyable—and for the not-so-good things that teach us lessons. We will share some of the things we’re thankful for in upcoming newsletters. We invite you to share what you’re thankful for, so we can rejoice with you. 1. How to Choose the Right Data Center Lift We know choosing the right data center lift is imperative, but we also know it can be daunting to weigh all the information and decide what’s most important. We offer five tips on how to choose the correct […]
ServerLIFT® News | September 2023
Autumn is almost here and much of the country is waking up to cooler mornings and shorter days. But just as heating systems need fall maintenance, data centers also need regular maintenance. It may be time to decommission some servers or to consolidate server racks. ServerLIFT® helps our customers every day with these maintenance tasks, so we’ve included some of our Behind the Scenes stories in this newsletter to give you an inside look. 1. Handling Outdated Data Center Hardware Microsoft recently lowered the lifespan of their servers from six years to four years. How do data centers handle hardware that has aged out? Decommissioning them is one way, but […]
ServerLIFT® News | August 2023
As students start heading back to school, we wonder how many are getting degrees that will lead to careers in data center management and operations. It’s a valid question in light of data center staffing shortages. We’ll also discuss a unique data center solution for the military and how the crates we ship our data center lifts in can be reused. 1. Higher Ed is Key to Easing Data Center Staffing Shortages Finding qualified data center workers is challenging. Community colleges and four-year colleges are slowly implementing data center curriculums into their degree programs. 2. Military Data Center Needs Are Unique AWS has developed ready-to-deploy modular data centers so they […]
ServerLIFT® News | July 2023
The dog days of a record-breaking summer are upon us! We hope you’re in a cool place when this newsletter reaches you. Our topics this month include how AI could impact data center cybersecurity, an interesting military data center, our customer service model, and data center safety. Enjoy! 1. Could AI Negatively Impact Data Center Cybersecurity? The hype around AI is intense. It may prove to be valuable in some situations, but it may also enable bad actors to more easily compromise data center cybersecurity. Data centers will need to meet this challenge head-on. 2. The Entire Military Depends on a Relatively Unknown Air Force Data Center Strategy, weapons, and […]
ServerLIFT® News | June 2023
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy . . . unless you’re a data center manager. While many industries slow down enough in the summer for vacations and spending a little less time working, the data center industry does not. Well, since you’re working, here’s some news you can use. 1. Data Center Trends to Watch for the Rest of 2023 AI, virtualization, security, and job growth are among the trends that will continue to impact data centers for the remainder of 2023. 2. How the End of Moore’s Law Affects Data Centers The ability to physically increase CPU capacity is decreasing. That’s good news for data centers, because demand […]
ServerLIFT® News | May 2023
Summer is right around the corner, and we’re all facing warmer temperatures during these hot months. The demand for energy will be greater, pushing power grids to their limits. In this month’s newsletter, we have some tips for making data centers more energy efficient. 1. Upgrade Powered Distribution Units For Reduced Energy Loss Smart power distribution units provide data centers with an increased control over power loads and they offer both energy and cost savings. 2. New Technologies Improve Data Center Energy Efficiency Data Processing Units (DPUs), Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs), and Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies may reduce power usage by 33 percent. 3. Love at First Data Center […]
ServerLIFT® News | April 2023
Nature teaches us the necessity of seizing moments of change, regardless of when and how they appear. Trees that were bare mere weeks ago are now full of leaves. The sound of chirping birds, rarely heard in winter, now fills the air as they return to protective nests to have families. Similarly, there are moments of change happening for data centers. This month we discuss what they are and give some ideas on how best to capitalize on them. 1. Edge Computing Trends to Watch in 2023 A current moment of change for data centers has been edge computing. Edge computing itself is now shifting to smaller utility boxes that […]
ServerLIFT® News | March 2023
We endeavor each month to share educational information to help you run your data center more smoothly. This month we focus on how to choose a data center rack, supply chain innovations, buyback program info, and dealing with tight spaces. 1. Guide to Choosing Data Center Server Racks Unsure what racks to choose for your data center? This guide helps you select the right racks the first time. 2. Innovative Solutions for Supply Chain Woes Data center operators are taking innovative steps to ensure they have the supplies they need, including keeping extra inventory on hand and sourcing materials locally or regionally. 3. Solving Server Installation in Tight Spaces If […]
ServerLIFT® News | February 2023
Spring is on the way, revealing more sunshine. It also causes many of us to perform annual spring cleaning. Data centers, similarly, have their own versions of a “seasonal refresh” or “spring cleaning.” But with IT operations, those activities take the form of server refreshes, migrations, sustainability improvements, efficiency enhancements, and long-term data archiving. This month, we touch on a few of those topics which we hope you’ll enjoy. 1. Data centers Adapt to Continuing Water Shortages The global drought situation is a serious reality in some regions. In those areas, it’s forcing data centers to look at innovative ways to reduce their water usage. 2. Microsoft and AWS Reimagine […]
ServerLIFT® News | January 2023
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023! Improving client support and service is always at the forefront of our minds, and our plans for 2023 will enhance our clients’ experiences in new and expanded ways. 1. What is the Right PDU for Your Server Rack? How do you choose the right PDU for your server rack? This article highlights considerations to take into account. 2. High-Profile Service and Network Outages Characterized 2022 Hyperscalers are some of the most visible data center operators in the world. Most were included in the list of prominent outages in 2022. Is that simply a fact of life? 3. Continual Assessment of Quality This month […]
