The Ins And Outs Of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software
Data Center Infrastructure Management is a broad concept. In general it refers to the systems and software tools used to track, tweak, report, or monitor everything in your data center, from airf…
Data Center Tax Incentives: What They Mean & How They Work For You
Whether you’re involved in data center development on the industry side or you work in IT and are shopping around for a provider, you’ve likely bumped into locations that advertise tax incent…
Data Center Networking 101: NAPs, Exchanges, And Interconnection
Sometimes it seems like servers, racks, cooling units, and power supplies get all the attention in the data center. With blinking lights and loud whirring, plus the size and prominence in the whit…
To Raise The Floor Or Not To Raise The Floor? That Is The Data Center Question.
Data center design is a constantly fluctuating practice. It can be tough to forecast demand, much less design a facility that is adaptable to the best practices and advanced technology 10 years f…
How Do UPS Systems Protect Your Data Center?
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are a critical component of data center backup power. Without them, power fluctuations and outages can take down workloads, damage hardware, and result i…
The Top 4 Most Overlooked Data Center Costs
Even if you’re building a new, state of the art facility from the ground up, or colocating in a powered shell custom built for your infrastructure, you can still run into some hidden costs in the…
The Bespoke Data Center: Custom Tailored Like Your Favorite Suit
Getting dressed up is more than a ritual. A well-fitting suit is an instant confidence booster, especially for men. You look and feel your best, and it’s hardly even noticeable, since it’s b…
The State Of The New York City Data Center Market
The demand for data centers in the New York metro area continues to grow, even as rents climb and the white space added each year continues to dwindle. Recent industry research reveals the state …
Squeezing The Most Out Of Your Decommissioned Data Center
Although we’re more focused on designing and building new data center facilities, sometimes the need arises to decommission a data center. As the federal government has recently discovered, data c…
Keep Your Data Center Design Flexible To Avoid Operations Problems
Designing a data center facility and planning for capacity and daily operations is a difficult task. Even after following best practices, using professional consultants, and carefully vetting powe…