Tag: Data Centers
10 Strategies For Energy Management
When it comes to energy management, a holistic view and concerted effort help create a framework to achieve measurable results.
Smart Site Selection Can Save Data Center Users $141M Over 10 Years
Enterprise data center users can potentially save up to $140.9 million with thorough due diligence in identifying markets that meet their business requirements and...
New Service Spotlight: Data Center Earthquake Protection From Instor
This offering employs ISO-Base Seismic Isolation Platform Technology to future-proof data centers from seismic disruptions.
Data Center Maintenance: 5 Tips
Consider these simple strategies to increase the efficiency and extend the life of data centers.
Data Center Decisions: Build, Buy, Or Lease?
The decision may rest on factors such as available capital, timeline, and degree of desired control.
Organizations Increasing Investment in Data Center Facilities; Focus on Upgrades and Retrofits
Despite increased investment in cloud and colocation providers, 87% of data center operators surveyed from North America and Europe are maintaining or increasing their data center facility spending,
HVAC Factor: Data Center Operations
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a metric for tracking systems efficiency. But, there’s more to measure in the data center.
Green Data Centers Are Latest Trend
Enterprises are increasingly focused on incorporating green data centers into their IT infrastructure paradigm.
Question Of The Week: How Accurate Are Data Center Tier Ratings?
Even a well designed upper tier rated data center requires a spot on preventive maintenance (PM) program to maintain its rating. Yet, the PM part of the equation is often omitted.
Stick-Build Or Prefab Data Centers: Evaluating The Options
New resource helps facilities, IT, and telecom leaders explore new data center deployment approaches.
Global IT Management Survey Finds IT Efficiency Lacking
TeamQuest releases 2014 Global IT Management survey; despite lack of efficiency, performance analytics, planning, and optimization show positive impact across the enterprise.
Data Center Interest In Renewable Energy On The Rise
Mortenson survey finds 84% feel the need to consider renewable forms of energy.
Data Center 2025 Report Forecasts Massive Changes To Data Center
Industry projects significant increases in density, cloud adoption and use of solar power.
Technology and FM: Building A Green Data Center
Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.
Data Center Trends: Monitoring Data Centers
Paramount to their operation is keeping tabs on power supply.
High Tech Case Study: Fitting In
Bringing a new data center online in less than three months called for a coordinated, creative approach.
2013 Trends Recap
A look at the topics covered over the past year provides a peek into what will be top of mind in 2014.
FM Issue: Brawn Over Buzz
In cultivating a smart building with integrated systems, facility managers can “show, share, and strategize.”
Study Shows Significant Increase In Cost Of Unplanned Data Center Outages
National survey reveals average increase of 41%; quantifies average cost per minute at $7,900 for unplanned downtime.
AHRI Launches Certification Programs: Variable Frequency Drives And Datacom Cooling
These new programs have been introduced in order to meet increasing demand for independent performance verification for VFDs and datacom cooling products.