Traditionally the commissioning process is presented as finite, defining beginning and end milestones. In hyperscale data center construction, however, practicalities and customer culture dictate that the commissioning is instead a continuous process improvement undertaking.
Managers can’t be on the ground at each and every site, but modern solutions, like digital twins, can help address the challenges of remote management.
In the data center industry, it’s best to plan for the unexpected. But how do you plan for a global pandemic that would send billions of workers home for months on end, kickstart a debate on who qualifies as an “essential worker,” and digitally transform entire industries in a matter of months?
Consider utilizing renewable energy coupled with underground facilities to make it possible for customers to meet their sustainability goals — not just today, but tomorrow too.
For most data centers, cooling used to be pretty straightforward: A CRAC unit kept the server room cold enough that staff often wear sweaters to work no matter the outside temperature.
Data centers must assure not only the integrity of the data they process and store, but the integrity of mechanical systems that drive their operations.