Data Centers and Dark Fiber: 7 Things To Know
Considering dark fiber for your data center? It can be a great solution, but it’s not right for every circumstance. Here are some facts and considerations when considering building a dark fiber network. 1. What is dark fiber? “Dark fiber” refers to unused fiber optical cables. These cables are installed, configured, and ready to use, […]
7 Reasons Why the AI Investment Boom Could Bust
Goldman Sachs has released a startling figure claiming that $1,000,000,000,000 will be spent on AI infrastructure in data centers over the next few years. Yes, that is one trillion dollars—a number usually reserved for discussing the GDP of entire nations, rather than investments in growing tech sectors. Perhaps if Goldman Sachs had more confidence that […]
Innovative Power Solutions For Modern Data Centers
Data center power requirements are growing. With AI, 5G, edge computing, and more cutting-edge technologies churning through power at incredible rates, data centers are already having trouble keeping up in many cases. To make matters more complicated, environmental regulations keep getting stricter as the push for green energy intensifies. Traditional energy sources may keep the […]
6 Risks AI Poses to Data Center Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is hot. New SaaS AI programs appear every day, companies are embracing new AI solutions, and individual consumers use AI for everything from homework help to creating diet plans. However, as useful as AI seems to be, it brings with it a number of security issues—for individuals, corporations, and data centers alike. […]
5 Design Changes Data Centers Are Making To Accommodate AI
With the proliferation of AI in everyday society, data centers are having to redesign—and often rebuild—an infrastructure that can effectively and efficiently meet the increased demands. Many of the adaptations data centers are making involve improving cooling systems. Data center managers are upgrading to liquid cooling, clearing floor and headspace for liquid cooling tubes, or […]
The Impact Of Generative AI On Data Center Networks
AI’s impact on data center networks is considerable and multifaceted. There is every reason to expect AI to continue exploding into the mainstream in almost every application imaginable. An example is a current proposal for AI-powered refrigerators that recommend what the users should eat. This perfusion of AI into everyday consumer life means that data […]
Data Center Safety: 8 Key Components
Data centers can be dangerous, even for experienced workers. There are plenty of opportunities for something to go wrong, with electrical work, fire and tripping hazards, and employees often having to manually lift and move very heavy equipment. Understanding the potential dangers in data center environments ensures the proper precautions can be taken. The Top […]
8 AI-Driven Data Center Changes That Are Coming
The rapid rise of AI and its impact on our lives is a hot topic in the media. Many in the technology industry are wondering how AI will affect data centers. Because the demand for AI computing could impact everything from real estate to power needs to the supply chain, will the existing data center […]
The 7 Top Data Center Trends for 2024
Data centers play a crucial role in allowing enterprises to process, access, and store mission-critical data for their daily operations. As the world sees technology evolve at an unprecedented pace, data centers are keeping up. The past year alone saw new data center technologies and concepts emerge, such as climate-conscious cooling. Data centers are uniquely […]
6 Weird Data Center Locations
Many data centers are located in or near metropolitan areas because of their proximity to customers and to potential employees. However, as available land diminishes in tech corridors and local governments and residents begin pushing back on additional development, data center providers are looking at alternative housing options for their facilities. Unconventional locales are not […]
