Even before the popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), data centers were known for being energy-intensive, consuming 10 to 50 times more energy per square foot than a standard commercial building, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy. To meet the demand for AI...
A month ago, we started a series on debunking technology myths in data centers with the idea a single pane of glass solution is all you need to run your technology most efficiently. Three weeks ago, we took a look at why one size does not fit all. Two weeks ago, we...
High performance computing and the uptick in cloud services has made data centers one of the largest energy consumers worldwide. The average rack power density can range from 7kW to as high as 15kW per rack. Data centers operate 24/7 which causes them to consume large...
“Future-proofing” is becoming a priority for data center stakeholders. In relation to climatechange and energy conservation, future proofing refers to eliminating dependency on fossil fuelsand providing an infrastructure that will sustain the impacts of climate...
Data center downtime can be costly and disruptive Lee Kirby, Uptime Institute’s executive director, said in summing up the 2018 Global Data Center Survey report, “Outages are costing us more and having greater impact.” Nearly 80% of respondents to the survey indicated...
