Last week, we released the January edition of DSI’s Data Center Digest. Our newsletter covers news about DSI, as well as what’s currently going on in the Data Center industry. For example, the most recent newsletter has information regarding the robust growth expected for the Data Center market in 2020 and a recent third party report by RF Code looking at business applications of Edge...
Read MoreAs we approach the end of January, all signs indicate strong Data Center growth for 2020 and beyond. With numerous reports from analyst firms and recent announcements from global Data Center operators, the evidence validates what DSI has been predicting over the last year: strong activity in both traditional Data Center build-outs, as well as Edge and Modular deployments, with no sign of a slowdown. Late...
Read MoreEarlier this week, RF Code released Edge Data Center Research that they commissioned. The research, conducted by a third party, set out to explore the adoption of Edge and how it will help drive business operations and customer experience. RF Code highlights two sectors that are accelerating the adoption of Edge: Financial Services and Healthcare. Additionally, Data Specialties finds these same issues and concerns with...
Read MoreEarlier this week, DSI released its Power Checkup Service, enabling Data Center owner/operators to get a comprehensive assessment of their electrical system and backup capabilities. The new service was prompted by PG&E’s decision to selectively turn off power to help reduce the start and spread of wildfires from power lines. This new service will provide owners and operators a full picture of their Data Center...
Read MoreWe would like to wish all of our customers and partners Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! Throughout 2019, DSI has been working to provide valuable information to our mission critical ecosystem by analyzing new trends and keeping abreast of new technologies with the goal of guiding our clients on new trends and providing tips to maintain and strengthen the operational integrity of their mission...
Read MoreWe wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are for all of our clients and partners. Wishing you a happy and heartfelt Thanksgiving filled with good food and great memories. And hopefully a little football! Should you run into any situations or challenges over the Holiday weekend, please give us a call. Our 24/7 response team will be happy to help. Data...
Read MoreEarlier this week, the 7x24 Exchange - Southern California Chapter hosted a packed meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Irvine, nearby Cyxtera’s LAX3 Data Center. Attendees were treated to a presentation by Herb Villa of Rittal (always entertaining!) about “What’s Next? Planning for Tomorrow’s IT Installation.” Tod Sword of SCE followed with a presentation on SCE’s efforts to keep Data Center business in Southern California. ...
Read MoreEarlier this month, DSI’s Business Administrator, Jon McSweeny, published a thought leadership piece for Facility Executive discussing the importance of proper Data Center cable management. In the piece, Jon discusses how cables are the foundation of every Data Center and how important it is for a Data Center’s operational integrity. Additionally, proper cable management helps avoid needless headaches that chew up valuable time and resources for...
Read MoreOver the last few weeks, California has been ravaged by wildfires, and PG&E has stuck to its promise to selectively shut off power to help reduce the start and spread of wildfires. For the mission critical industry, this revelation is troubling. In fact, just last week it was reported that the NERSC's Cori supercomputer shut down due to PG&E's power cut. "The National Energy Research Scientific...
Read MoreEarlier this week, Phil Rafferty’s piece Edge Computing and Modular Data Centers: A Marriage Made in Heaven was published at Data Center Dynamics. In the piece, Phil draws on DSI’s years of experience in designing and building modular data center deployments to highlight why edge and modular are the perfect match for numerous reasons. Edge modules have a small footprint and are built offsite with all...
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