February 2021 | Mission Critical Magazine

Mission Critical Magazine

2021 February

Find out more about the future of critical infrastructure in this issue of Mission Critical.

Cover Feature

The Fourth Revolution, and the Role of the DPU

Why they are vital for digital transformation

Kevin Deierling

February 16, 2021

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DPUs are a new class of programmable processors — systems on chips (SOCs) that combines three elements.

Edge Computing

What’s Next for Distributed Edge Computing?

Data center total cost of ownership considerations and innovation at the edge

Hitendra Soni

February 11, 2021

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True network slicing will enable multiple operators to share a common distributed cloud infrastructure with each entity enjoying full isolation down to the hardware level for better security and a better quality of experience.

Site Solutions

An A/C Solution for a DC Problem

Improving efficiency, increasing energy savings, and reducing maintenance in a top-rated facility

February 15, 2021

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NextDC is committed to sustainability and renewable energy, so it was no surprise when the M1 data center received a 4.5-star rating from National Australian Built Environment Rating Systems (NABERS) in 2016 for incredible building performance.

What’s Hiding in High-Density Deployments?

Three things to look for to avoid costly consequences

Brian Medina

February 9, 2021

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High-density environments require well-devised plans for heat mitigation during often-overlooked short interruptions to avoid getting burned — literally and figuratively speaking.

Colocation

How to Navigate the RFP Process in Colocation Procurement

Optimizing the colocation selection and procurement process — Part 4 in a 6-Part series

Kirk Killian

February 5, 2021

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The RFP process combines distinct phases, including obtaining nondisclosure agreements, preparing the RFP document, distributing RFPs to the selected candidates, and answering questions about project requirements.

Automation

The Future of Automation is Happening in Real Time

Three game changing trends for data centers

Moises Levy

February 8, 2021

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The advances in intelligent monitoring, robotics, and AI allow pattern recognition and behavior predictions almost immediately.

Writing on the Edge | The Top Tier Product Awards Are Back

The deadline for submission is April 30

Amy Al-Katib

February 2, 2021

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The Top Tier Products awards recognizes manufacturing excellence in mission critical equipment that embraces safety, energy efficiency, and innovative solutions to ensure reliable uptime for the data centers of today and tomorrow.

Unconventional Wisdom

Building on the Edge

You can help your site from failing

Chris Crosby

February 3, 2021

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Like so many things, when it comes to data centers, you get what you pay for.

How To Secure Your Infrastructure

A three-pillar network resilience action plan

Todd Rychecky

February 4, 2021

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Network resilience, or the ability to prevent and withstand network disruptions, is becoming an increasingly critical component for business continuity.