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...
Read MoreNew smart-grid-ready UPS's can aid Data Center operators toward achieving sustainability goals. In turn, this will increase revenue and decrease energy costs. This battery backup technology will help power grids move toward renewable energy. This technology will allow Data Centers to operate more efficiently without wasting energy. Now, Data Center operators can use stored energy in their UPS batteries to provide energy to the grid, said...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreLast 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreWe 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....
Read MoreThe pandemic had a large impact on critical infrastructure providers and revealed the importance of digital across a wide range of industries and activities. With that in the background, the team from the Uptime Institute provided their thoughts about current developments in mission critical digital infrastructure, including five trends to be on the lookout for 2021: Accountability, Smarter Data Centers, Edge Computing, Sustainability and Innovation. Accountability As...
Read MoreData 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 results, Uptime Institute notes that 75% of Data Center owners reported that significant downtime events were preventable. The single biggest cause of Data...
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