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 | 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 | April 2025
Changes are in the air, and all of them will impact data centers in one way or another. We provide some insights into what to expect and how ServerLIFT can help you navigate them successfully. 1. How Tariffs Will Impact Data Centers Tariffs are driving up costs for data centers, particularly for imported equipment and materials such as steel, aluminum, and server components. These price hikes and supply chain disruptions may delay expansions, hinder sustainability efforts, and limit access to AI-capable hardware. Competition will intensify and cause strategic shifts in facility locations and operations. 2. NVIDIA and AI Factories NVIDIA introduces “AI factories,” massive, energy-efficient facilities tailored for accelerated computing. […]
ServerLIFT® News | January 2024
Welcome to the new year! We are rolling out new initiatives this year that will make it as easy as possible for customers and potential customers to get customized solutions for their data center needs. As these new initiatives come on line, we will announce them here, so be on the lookout! 1. 7 Common Data Center Threats Data center threats abound because of the sheer volume of valuable data and equipment they contain. Cybersecurity threats loom large, but there are other common threats that also lurk in the shadows. 2. Microsoft Data Center Construction Includes WI Pumpkin Farm The purchase totals 1000+ acres, but 407 acres belonged to a […]
ServerLIFT® News | December 2023
As we look back at 2023, we see a lot of change that affects data centers. Perhaps the real game changer has been the emergence of AI in mainstream use. To accommodate demand, rack densities are increasing, and new IT equipment is heavier, making it even more difficult to move without a safety-certified lift. We don’t know what 2024 holds in store, but our commitment remains to help data centers meet their challenges. 1. Data Replication + Data Backup = Effective Disaster Recovery Replication and backup. What’s the difference? We spell it out clearly in this recent article. Data replication and data backup differ in functionality, but they both play […]
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 | 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 | 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 | December 2022
We are thankful for so much this year. Making a list of our top ten was pretty easy. Last month, we talked about things 6-10 on our list that we are grateful for. Here we list the top 5 things we are thankful for. 5. Humble beginnings. ServerLIFT® began with the mission to provide the safest and most effective tools and solutions for physically handling rack-mounted IT equipment. We are blessed to see the successful fruition of our mission, which is underpinned by our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Value, and Improvement. In the early part of the 21st century, worker safety was considered a baseline requirement for all businesses […]
ServerLIFT® News | November 2022
The Top Ten Things We Are Thankful For! We are thankful for so much this year. Making a list of our top ten was pretty easy. Here we countdown our top ten from #10 – 7; next month we’ll share the top 5. 10. Pro Data Center Movers We have a lot of respect for these professionals, who safely relocate IT facilities and rack-mounted equipment. They know their stuff. We are glad that DC employees can rely on them to make the smoothest possible transitions during what is an inherently difficult time. Check out DIY vs. Pros: Hidden Pitfalls, Helpful Relocation Checklists, and the Four Rules of Relocation. 9. Global Service […]
