16 Feb 2024
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, News

DSI Publishes Article in Mission Critical Magazine

Did you know data centers use 10-50 times more energy per square foot than a typical office building? We recently collaborated with our partner itty bit Better on an article for Mission Critical Magazine discussing the energy pyramid, which consists of conservation, energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable energy in ascending order (from the bottom up). Check out our article, where we hit on sustainability goals and energy use — both...

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17 Jan 2024
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Centers, Sustainability

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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28 Dec 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Centers, Power Quality, Sustainability

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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22 Nov 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Centers, Modular Data Center

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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09 Nov 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Cabling, Data Center News, Data Center Services

Elevating Data Center Cable Management

In the ever-evolving world of data centers, where every connection plays a vital role in facilitating mission-critical decisions, efficient cabling is a necessity to ensure seamless operations. All data centers require cabling for power and data, from all-copper to all-fiber and everything in between. The industry is transforming, with a focus on high-density data centers, sustainability, and the growing prominence of edge computing. In all...

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24 Oct 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Center Preventative Maintenance, Data Centers

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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06 Oct 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Centers, Safety

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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02 Oct 2023
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Modular Data Center

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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29 Nov 2022
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Centers

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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04 Aug 2022
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Cooling, Data Centers, Energy Efficient Data Centers, Sustainability

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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