In the data center world of constant change, where does good, honest, and transparent data center operational knowledge come from?

It’s no secret that the mission critical industry is facing a labor shortage. But it does seem to be a little known fact that, while the number may still be small, there are colleges and universities turning out well-rounded, highly skilled talent. This article includes a list of institutions to consider when helping today’s youth plan their mission critical career journeys.

It has been a great five years for Mission Critical. Over those five years, we have focused on numerous topics essential to data centers and other critical operations

No folks, I am not a heretic. But the continuing evolution of technology begs the question of whether the IT-facilities divide of the past will simply disappear.

Wild fires ravage communities across 15 states, 10 inches of rain fall in a few hours, drought lays waste to vast areas of the country, tornado season starts a month early, the most named storms strike in the month of June with Tropical Storm Debby

At a recent DCIM seminar hosted by nLyte Software, RF Code, and Server Technology, guest moderator Bruce Taylor, vice president of the Uptime Institute (part of the 451 Research Group) referenced the Institute’s 2012 Survey results

Much has been written about “big data,” but should we be asking whether our industry is missing the boat?

When the Steel ORCA team started planning, it was our intention of being the “Greenest Data Center on Earth,” and, as a data center/services company, we were in the enviable position of being unrestrained by established corporate policies, legacy designs, or outdated facilities.