5 Ways to Improve Data Center Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
The push for greener and more efficient data centers is well underway. As a result, improving data center power usage effectiveness (PUE) is more important than ever. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are a few simple and successful methods that may help improve data center power usage effectiveness. Let’s dive into five PUE […]
7 Common Security Threats for Data Centers
Data centers face challenges beyond maintaining equipment and software to maximize uptime, including data center security. These security threats can take many forms, but a handful of attack vectors are favored by hackers and other bad actors. The following are seven of the most common threats that data centers face. The Data Center Security Threat […]
Is Data Replication the Same as Data Backups?
Having a disaster recovery plan is vital. System failures and outages can happen at any time. Unfortunately, this downtime carries a lot of risk. Failures and data loss can mean noncompliance penalties, loss of revenue, and customer service interruptions. Understanding the differences between data replication and backups helps data center managers and specialists mitigate that […]
9 Challenges That Data Centers Are Facing Now
In the best of times, managing and operating a data center can be rewarding and lucrative. The realities of what it takes to keep a data center healthy and profitable appear when challenges arise. The world is currently experiencing economic uncertainty and data centers are grappling with their own economic challenges. With some foresight into […]
5 Steps For Choosing The Right Data Center Lift
Safety is one of the most important reasons for purchasing a data center lift. Some facilities may try to use warehouse lifts rather than purpose-built lifts designed specifically to transport, install, and uninstall IT equipment in data centers. Using the wrong type of lifts may cause employee injuries, damaged equipment, wasted time, and shorter equipment […]
Comparing Data Center Lift Cost Versus Return On Investment
When evaluating the cost of a new data center purchase, price is often an outsized factor. Items that you know are essential and needed, even safety-related, might seem too expensive to some decision makers, especially if operational funds are already allocated. However, the investment in things such as a safety-certified data center lift often pays […]
AWS Unveils Modular Data Centers for the Military
The appeal of an easily deployable data center for the military to use on demand is undeniable. Military deployments are frequently unpredictable and often short-term, so it doesn’t make sense in many cases to set up a full-size data center when a smaller, more portable option would do. Additionally, the growing technological requirements of the […]
The Potential Impact of ChatGPT on Data Center Cybersecurity
Not long ago, it would have been hard to imagine a world in which anyone could code almost anything with only a few minutes of effort. On November 30, 2022, with the release of ChatGPT, that world became a reality. Though AI technologies are not new, ChatGPT is unique in that everyone, not just IT […]
5 Ways That Microgrids Benefit Data Centers
Today’s data centers must supply a continually increasing amount of processing power, storage, and data transfer capabilities to their clients. However, fears about the environmental impact of this increase puts pressure on data center managers to shrink their carbon footprint and move toward renewable energy production. Balancing these two conflicting objectives might seem impossible, but […]
Data Center Trends to Watch for the Rest of 2023
Data centers—and the clients who rely on them—exist on the cusp of technological advances. When new technologies emerge, data centers and tech enterprises often adopt them first. With this thought in mind, here is a summary of 2023 trends. Artificial Intelligence (AI) As AI develops, it is revolutionizing the way that major industries operate on […]
