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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18 Jun 2021
Posted byDSI
Category5G, Blog, Data Center News, Data Centers, Edge Data Center

What 5G and IoT Mean for the Future of the Data Center Industry

Last week, 7x24 Exchange - Southern California held its Summer 2021 virtual meeting. Attendees were treated to a fantastic presentation from Ricky Singh, Sr. Director Product Management at T-Mobile for Business, that covered 5G and IoT and the implications for the Data Center.  When smartphones first came out, the wireless mobile telecommunications technology they used was called 3G. This third generation only facilitated basic messaging and...

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07 Jun 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Design, Energy Efficient Data Centers

Fuel Efficiency in the Data Center Industry Is Not Just a Fad

The world is advancing exponentially in the digital space. We need to be able to keep up with increasing demands whilst also keeping the planet green. Data Centers are popping up all over the world, which is great news for our industry. However, as we know, these facilities are not always fuel efficient and thus can have steep detrimental effects on the environment. Reports show that...

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21 May 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryUncategorized

State of the Data Center

As if there was ever any doubt, our society is now officially data driven – currently 66% of people in the world use mobile phones and 59% use the internet. This last year, due in large part to the global pandemic, upended the way we live and work and has made some changes for good; much of that change centers around technology. According to AFCOM...

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18 May 2021
Posted byDSI
Category5G, Blog, Data Center News, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Edge Data Center, Energy Efficient Data Centers

10 Important 2021 Data Center Trends and Technologies

The global COVID-19 pandemic led to huge changes in the Data Center industry. According to Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, technology “prevented a complete societal economic meltdown” by allowing the world to work, learn and play from home during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. CRN discusses some of the top Data Center trends for 2021.   Among the most important Data Center trends in 2021 is in...

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03 May 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryData Center News, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Energy Efficient Data Centers, Uncategorized

Corporate Social Governance and Data Centers

Data Centers are expensive to build and operate. With their known impact on the environment—high power consumption fueled by increasing load densities—investors in Data Centers need to be a key part of the green energy revolution. Some large-scale Data Centers, like Amazon and Google, are using their influence for good by using sustainable methods to power their facilities. In this current environment, investors are factoring sustainability...

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27 Apr 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBackup Power, Blog, Data Center Preventative Maintenance, Data Center Services, Power Quality, Uncategorized

Reasons Behind Data Center Outages are Changing

According to a recent report from the Uptime Institute, power issues are less likely to cause a major IT service outage, while IT configuration and network problems are becoming more common. The organization’s third Annual Outage Analysis points out that while numerous improvements have been made with technology and availability, outages remain a major concern throughout the Data Center ecosystem. Additionally, the report highlights that the cost...

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12 Apr 2021
Posted byDSI
CategoryBlog, Data Center Upgrade, Data Centers, Design, Uncategorized

DSI Celebrates 30 Years

We at Data Specialties Inc. are proud to celebrate 30 years of designing, building and renovating Data Centers, all while enabling Data Center owners and operators to manage their facilities safely, effectively and efficiently. Our projects have allowed our clients to expand their revenue-generating operations, replace mechanical and cooling infrastructures and prepare for future growth, all while ensuring their Data Centers remained operational during construction work....

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