Data Centers

03 Dec 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBackup Power, Blog, Data Centers, Energy Efficient Data Centers, microgrid, Sustainability

Data Center operators are looking to reduce or eliminate onsite diesel generators. But what will take their place?

On November 4th, Data Center Frontier and Schneider Electric explored how microgrids can provide sustainable onsite power for Data Centers. Microgrids are proven technology that gives Data Centers the ability to generate their own renewable and sustainable power onsite. They also allow Data Centers to operate independently of the grid during outages and times of crisis. While other facilities such as military bases, hospitals, and...

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23 Nov 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center News, Data Centers, Energy Efficient Data Centers, microgrid, Sustainability

Data Centers Using Green Power

This week, Microsoft announced that it will open three Swedish data hubs using only green power. While the energy crisis is costing Microsoft “hundreds of millions of dollars within the year,” the shift to renewables is helping to offset soaring gas prices, said Microsoft’s Noelle Walsh. It’s also the key to meeting the company’s target of becoming carbon negative by 2030. The focus on conserving energy...

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01 Nov 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Cooling, Data Center News, Data Centers, Energy Efficient Data Centers

Vertiv Webinar Covers the Data Center Sustainability Challenge: Reducing Carbon and Water without Compromising Availability

Last week we had the opportunity to attend an informative webinar with Vertiv and Mission Critical Magazine focusing on Data Center sustainability. The Data Center industry is at the center of two major forces: ever-growing demand for data and very real effects of climate change. We are responsible for conducting environmentally friendly and efficient services. Sustainability is defined as the ability to be maintained at...

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14 Oct 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Design, Edge Data Center

The Future of Computing is Edge

Edge computing is a platform that builds applications and brings data storage closer to its source, preserving response times and bandwidth. Edge computing distributes power where it’s needed, like IoT devices. Many businesses do not want to connect multiple devices and stream the data to a centralized cloud or company data center because it’s expensive - edge computing serves as the solution. It is the “intermediating...

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24 Sep 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center News, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers

Phoenix Data Center Leasing Sees an Uptick, According to Latest CBRE Report

The COVID-19 pandemic, and career-centered computer science education, has increased the demand for technology and software in Phoenix, AZ. In the past 10 years, Phoenix, AZ has seen a 30% increase in jobs in the tech sector which is nearly 10% greater than the national average. In this last year, Phoenix experienced the second-most Data Center leasing activity in North America, according to CBRE’s latest...

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25 Aug 2021
Posted byDSI
Category5G, Blog, Data Center News, Data Center Services, Data Centers, News, Uncategorized

What Does the Senate Infrastructure Bill Mean for Data Centers?

Earlier this month, the US Senate passed the $1 trillion infrastructure plan which proposes to spend $65 billion on broadband-related items, with $42.45 billion of it going towards funding for a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. To bridge the digital divide, this bill will make grants available to underserved or unserved communities when it comes to broadband access. The bill states “The persistent ‘digital...

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09 Aug 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Cooling, Data Center News, Data Centers, Design, Energy Efficient Data Centers, Facilities Design

Join GRC, Dell, Intel, Vertiv and Mission Critical magazine for a look at this important technology

This August will hold the first annual Data Center Liquid Cooling Awareness month, designated by Green Revolution Cooling (GRC). With the summertime heat causing Data Center managers to increase efforts to keep their operations cool, GRC wanted to dedicate a whole month to these efforts. GRC, along with Dell, Intel, Vertiv and Mission Critical magazine, will help educate the Data Center community by providing educational...

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29 Jul 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center News, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Design, Energy Efficient Data Centers

Rapid Tech Sector Growth in Phoenix is Favorable for the Data Center Industry

In the past 10 years, Phoenix, AZ has seen a 30% increase in jobs in the technology industry. This is almost 10% greater than the national average. Why are software companies seeing such rapid growth, especially now? There are actually a few reasons that Phoenix is becoming a national hub for tech, including the COVID-19 impact and career-centered computer science education. The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted...

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16 Jul 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Centers, Design, Facilities Design, Modular Data Center

The Advantage of Geo Diversity in Data Center Location

The number of users consuming huge amounts of data online every day is almost inconceivable to imagine. And this demand for data is only growing. We have Data Centers to thank for allowing the incredible amount of interactions that are made online daily. Data Centers provide faster internet speeds and facilitate human connections across the globe. However, when a Data Center is not in an...

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10 Jul 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center Services, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Design, News, Press Releases

Data Specialties Inc. Celebrates Thirty Years of Designing and Building Data Centers

Last week, we announced our thirtieth year of business as a leader in Data Center design/build services and preventative maintenance. Thank you to our employees, partners and customers for helping us achieve this milestone. Data Specialties was founded in 1991 by Ric Maxson and Phil Rafferty. “The Data Center industry has changed significantly over the past thirty years, and we have been here for every step...

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