ServerLIFT® Employees Attend Data Centre World Asia – Win Koerper
Win Koerper – Director of Client Services Exploring Singapore During a Data Center Conference: A Blend of Technology and Culture Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Singapore for a data center conference. The trip was an eye-opener, not only from a professional standpoint but also from a cultural perspective. Singapore, a global hub for innovation and technology, was the perfect backdrop for a conference focused on the future of data centers. Yet, what made the trip truly unforgettable was the combination of insightful discussions, futuristic technology, and the vibrant energy of Singapore itself. A Conference with Global Impact The conference brought together experts from across the globe to discuss emerging […]
ServerLIFT® News | October 2024
Happy autumn! In this month’s newsletter, we examine the relationship between AI and data centers, with some interesting twists. 1. Will the Big Investment in AI Pay Off? Companies are investing a lot of money into AI, but seeing a return on those investments may prove elusive. 2. Hurricane Helene’s Possible Impact on the Semiconductor Market Spruce Pine, NC, which experienced devastating effects from Helene, is a primary source for high-purity quartz, a necessary element for producing semiconductor chips. 3. Replacing Your ServerLIFT Device Battery Need a new battery for your ServerLIFT device? Our lifts use a 12V 80AH internally threaded VRLA battery, which is probably available at any store […]
ServerLIFT® Announces ByteBridge As Its Newest Strategic Distribution Partner for The China Data Center Market
Hayward, June 28, 2024 – ByteBridge, a global provider of cutting-edge data center and IT solutions, and ServerLIFT®, creator of the only data center lifts certified for data center use, are announcing their strategic partnership to transform data center operations in China. This collaboration will increase efficiency and safety within the rapidly evolving data centers in the region. The partnership capitalizes on the complementary strengths of the ByteBridge full range of data center infrastructure services, including customized fit-out solutions, energy-efficient data center designs, and scalable infrastructure. The company also offers global logistics and delivery, inventory management, supply chain management, IT implementation, project management, and ongoing support to its clients. ByteBridge’s […]
ServerLIFT® News | May 2024
AI is quickly changing data centers. This includes infrastructure, chip design, lifts that can safely transport and install heavier IT equipment, and educating a modern data center workforce. 1. AI: 8 Impacts on Data Center Infrastructure AI is dramatically changing traditional data center design and infrastructure in these eight fundamental ways. 2. Google Introduces Trillium Chip This latest addition to the company’s AI data center chip family is touted to be five times faster than the previous version. 3. Client Experience Team FAQs We’re often asked how long our data center lift batteries should last. If they’re properly charged (plug the lift in when it’s not being used), they should […]
ServerLIFT® News | March 2024
Spring is on the way! Yet as we await the new season, this industry continues marching forward in the most unique and experimental ways. So, with data center news changing on a regular basis, we have the month’s most important stories to keep you up to date! 1. The Most Surprising Data Center Locations Across the World! Do you know the most unique places that house data centers? Think again! While intriguing, these unconventional locales also offer some great advantages. 2. Will Data Centers Stop AI in Its Tracks? With energy consumption reaching record levels, implementing AI may be more complicated than initially thought. Check out the story for this […]
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 | 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® Newsletter | January 2022
Large data center migrations are happening around the world. ServerLIFT® server-handling solutions provide you with the most optimal tools to safely and effectively transport, position, install, and remove servers. Because fulfillment lead times have increased due to the global supply chain and logistics crisis, please let our Client Services team ([email protected]) know as soon as possible if you are planning a large data center migration or have any other time-sensitive product purchase and delivery need Whether you’re planning a migration or not, we want to make sure you’re always up to date and ahead of the curve with ServerLIFT®-related and other data center industry news. 1. The Chip Shortage and […]
