Earlier this week, Mission Critical Magazine released its January 2021 edition. In this month’s issue, the magazine features a piece by our President, Phil Rafferty, discussing ways to avoid pitfalls during a Data Center power outage. Read the article here: Mission Critical Magazine Article. As we all...
Read MoreSaving Money and Preventing Headaches with Preventative Data Center Maintenance
Uptime in a mission critical Data Center is paramount, as all owners and operators of these critical facilities understand. Any break in services means lost revenue and, if the downtime is unplanned or the result of a crisis, can mean loss of reputation and customers....
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Data Specialties Inc.!
With one of the most challenging years behind us, DSI would like to wish all of our customers and partners a wonderful holiday season. While this year has been difficult for all of us, we can all be proud of the individual roles we have...
Read MoreData Center Migration: Tips for Doing It Right
Many factors put pressure on an existing Data Center that may require a move to a new location. However, moving a Data Center is a daunting task— evaluating destination options, identifying time and cost of a move, planning and testing processes and equipment, and then...
Read MorePreventable Data Center Power Outages
Data Center Managers live in fear of power outages, and rightly so. With the growing interdependency of IT and business to meet the real-time needs of customers, any unplanned downtime from power loss can be disastrous to business continuity, reputation and budget. In its 2020 survey...
Read MoreRevisiting Airflow Management in the Data Center: Easy-to-Implement Ways to Save Energy and Cooling Costs
Managing the temperature in the Data Center is top of mind for Data Center owners and operators in order to keep critical IT equipment working properly. If the CRAC unit isn’t providing the necessary cooling level, there may be a tendency to think additional cooling...
Read MoreData Centers Rebounding Post-Pandemic
With pandemic-fueled increases in online work, education and entertainment, Data Centers of all types have proven their worth time and again in the last many months. These critical facilities have met the challenges of new workloads and changes in how they provide services. They have...
Read MoreThe new normal: Planning the post-pandemic Data Center
The pandemic has changed the world of work. The rapid shift to remote working for many employees last spring has led companies to think differently about how technology supports the business. And this, in turn, is impacting how Data Centers do business. A recent webinar...
Read More7×24 Exchange – So Cal Chapter Continues Virtual Data Center Education and Networking
COVID-19 has not slowed down the Southern California Chapter of 7x24 Exchange, as they continue to deliver impactful educational discussions. Last week’s Zoom meeting was no different as Greg Stover of Vertiv made a great presentation on "High Density is Coming." Following was an informative...
Read MoreWhat’s Driving Data Center Performance
Data Centers are a critical player in how we live our lives. Our current environment—of increased online learning, working from home, and virtually connecting with friends and family—has only highlighted their key role. In fact, the demand for ecommerce and virtual connectivity during this global...
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