Spring has sprung (well, almost), and we’re excited to help you get down to business now that the dreariest parts of the new year are behind us. We’ve included the seven best practices for moving IT equipment in a data center, another Amazon expansion, and a couple of ServerLIFT products you won’t want to pass up.
7 Best Practices for Moving IT Equipment in Data Centers
Moving heavy IT equipment in a data center requires careful planning, proper training, and strict safety procedures to protect workers and prevent costly damage. Using purpose-built data center lifts with features such as secure load handling, stable lifting, and controlled movement greatly reduces the risk of injury or dropped hardware. Following proven safety practices ensures technicians can move and install increasingly heavy servers efficiently while maintaining a safe data center environment.
Amazon has purchased George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology campus.
The $427 million purchase grants Amazon the rights to build a new data center or IT facility on-site, and it’s the latest move in the company’s efforts to secure enough land to support the growing demand for AI processing. Though the sticker price for this purchase looks eye-watering on the surface, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to Amazon’s overall $630 billion AI spending commitment for 2026.
Have you heard about the ultra-tall data center lift that makes high installations a breeze?
The ServerLIFT SL-500FXL™ TowerLIFT™ Electric Extended Data Center Lift has an incredible vertical reach up to 11.5 feet. This is the tallest data center lift you’ll find in the industry, so if your facility has racks twice as tall as the average person, this lift will be your new best friend.
On the other side of the equation, this extension can help with heavy maneuvers down near the floor.
Though lifting heavy loads high overhead sounds scary, many people underestimate how dangerous it can be to move heavy IT equipment just inches from the floor. The low height lures workers into a false sense of security (What could possibly go wrong?) and could lead to injuries or IT equipment damage. The PL-500X™ Platform Extension attachment can prevent those mishaps and keep everyone safe during ground-level installations.
Why not make 2026 the year your data center wins the industry’s safest award? Our Client Experience Team can help you find the best solution for your data center. Our business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM Arizona Mountain Time. Give us a call:
US and Canada: 844-209-2674
All Other Countries: 602-254-1557
We look forward to hearing from you!
Stay safe,
John Spillane, CEO
ServerLIFT LLC
602.254.1557
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