ServerLIFT® News | November 2024
With Thanksgiving behind us, we want to say “Thank You” to express the deep thankfulness we have for all of you. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll look inside data centers for the unusual or the unknown. 1. Understanding Dark Fiber in Data Centers Dark fiber refers to unused fiber optic cables. Some data centers intentionally have dark fiber included in their initial infrastructure buildout. Discover some of the reasons why. 2. NOAA Data Center in Asheville, NC Finally Back Online After Hurricane Helene Asheville, NC, best known for its artist community and its popularity as a tourist destination, is also home to National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA), which monitors […]
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® News | September 2024
When Bob Dylan wrote and recorded The Times They Are A’Changin’ in the mid-1960s, he had no idea how true this would be in the second decade of the 21st century. Technology is changing frenetically, and data centers are at the center of grappling with those changes. We’ll look at some of those challenges in this newsletter. 1. Innovation Powers Modern Data Centers AI demands a lot of power, as you all know. Some innovative solutions are emerging to meet that demand. Discover five of the newest ways to power data centers. 2. Big Tech May Be Under-Reporting its Carbon Emissions Big tech is committed to bold initiatives to reduce its […]
ServerLIFT® News | July 2024
AI continues to dominate the data center landscape. As data centers adjust to the new norm, which includes heavier equipment, increased cooling and power requirements, and higher rack densities, ServerLIFT® continues to support the industry with safety-certified lifts and a superb experience for new and existing clients. 1. Data Center Design Changes For AI The AI boom has forced data centers to rethink how they design new facilities or redesign existing facilities to address increased power consumption, cooling capabilities, and more. 2. Plug-And-Play Liquid Cooling Starter Kit Helps Data Centers With AI Transition The starter kit includes two CF-CDU300 CDUs for negative-pressure liquid cooling and cold plates, and it […]
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 | April 2024
Spring has sprung! All around, signs of new life abound in nature. While data centers operate year-round, many are experiencing their own renewals in light of new technology, trends, and requirements. Join us to explore a few things driving these changes. 1. 2024: 7 Top Data Center Trends Data centers are constantly evolving, and 2024 promises to be no exception. Here are seven top trends affecting data centers this year. 2. Cisco Hypershield: Cybersecurity for AI Data Centers This game-changing native AI security product puts security enforcement wherever it needs to be. It covers application services in the data center, Kubernetes clusters in the public cloud, and every container and […]
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 | 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 | November 2023
You’ve probably seen gratitude and thankfulness lists popping up this month on social media, but here at ServerLIFT® we stay in a grateful mindset all year long. We count our blessings continually, and among those we cherish the most are our customers. Our customers are why we come to work each day: to build the safest data center lifts and to serve our customers in any way we are able. Thank you! 1. 9 Challenges for Data Centers Now Data centers are facing some unique challenges that may seem to be daunting but can be successfully met with strategic foresight and agile adaptability. 2. The Practicality of Wireless Data Centers […]
