Data Centers

The Growth of Electronic Waste

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream on the planet. That is a global challenge because the toxic materials in e-waste can leach into the environment, and improper handling can expose workers and others to harmful substances. Data centers are responsible for about 4% of all e-waste every year—that’s two million tons of computing and networking equipment, monitors, circuits, cooling technology, and other electrical components....

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Data Centers in 2023: Lessons Learned

2023 was the year of resilience in data centers. Owners and operators tackled environmental sustainability, power use, and site constraints and demonstrated their ability to adapt and thrive in the rapidly evolving industry landscape. As we look at some of the themes that emerged this past year, it is clear that data centers are embracing innovation to meet challenges and build resilience to address the...

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Modular Data Center Enables Large Transportation Company to Scale

Swift Transportation, the largest common carrier in the United States, faced a critical challenge as its data center struggled with infrastructure issues that led to unplanned outages and equipment failures. These failures weakened senior management’s confidence in the company’s technology and IT staff and jeopardized plans for essential technology upgrades. These disruptions in the data center also threatened consumers and businesses beyond Swift Transportation. Trucks transport...

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Protect Your Investment: The Do’s and Don’ts of Data Center Cleaning

Your data center is the lifeblood of your organization. So, keeping it clean is more than just aesthetics, it's a critical step in safeguarding your investment and ensuring seamless operations. And here’s the deal: data center maintenance isn't a one-and-done job. It's an ongoing commitment because dust and other airborne contaminants can cause fires, expensive downtime, and loss of critical data. A well-cared-for data center...

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Meeting Critical Building and Safety Requirements with DSI

In downtown Los Angeles, where space is expensive, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) faced a daunting challenge. Responsible for ensuring compliance with an array of codes and laws related to construction and safety, they required a new data center in an existing building that could match its mission and overcome the limitations. The data center team at LADBS found the perfect allies...

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Revolutionizing Data Center Design with AI: The Rise of Modular Data Centers

Data centers are at the forefront of technological advancement in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. The demand for data processing, storage, and analysis has skyrocketed, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. As a result, traditional data center designs are facing new challenges, and modular data centers are the transformative solution and the go-to choice for businesses seeking scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. AI-Powered...

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Data Center Migration: Tips for Doing It Right

Edge computing is critical infrastructure that enables the digital world of business—by providing real-time access to data and the capability to store and analyze it near the source. In 2018, Gartner estimated that only around 10% of enterprise-generated data was created and processed outside a traditional Data Center. They expect that number to increase to 75% by 2025, thanks to the expansion of the Edge. As...

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Liquid Immersion Cooling Awareness Month!

This August, DSI (Data Specialties Inc.) will attend the second annual Liquid Immersion Cooling Awareness Month, hosted by GRC (Green Revolution Cooling). In today’s demanding industry environment, Data Centers are under pressure from various stakeholders to find an effective and efficient way to reduce energy consumption while enabling high-density deployments within budget limitations. Liquid immersion cooling technology is the solution we seek. Industry thought leaders, end users,...

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Happy International Data Center Day

Happy International Data Center Day! This day is designed to create awareness of the Data Center industry and is meant to inspire the next generation of talent. Spearheaded by 7X24 Exchange International, International Data Center Day is on a mission to provide the industry with opportunities to connect to the world in a deeper way. Raising awareness about International Data Center Day creates a steady flow...

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2022 Data Center Trends

There has been a dramatic change within the Data Center industry over the last two years. Due to the rise of digitalization in the workplace and at home, there has been an increase in working remotely and adapting to a hybrid model. Continued Automation & Self Service In 2021, many consumers started using smart connected IoT devices and services at home. It’s estimated that the global smart...

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