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 […]
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 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 […]
Cloud Wars: Global Data Center Footprint Trends
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 […]
Sjekkliste: De åtte nøkkelkomponentene i datasenterets sikkerhet
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. […]
Den ene samlokaliseringsfasiliteten som gir deg en kant
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 […]
Bruk en datasenterheis, eller gjør du det for hånd? Som er bedre?
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 […]
FAQ: Hva er en datasenterheis?
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) […]
Kvinner i datasenteret: Finne muligheten
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. […]
Topp 5 hensyn til Colocation Facility
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 […]
