There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing a colocation facility — like data center proximity, telecom latency, business continuity, employee availability, and environmental and economic factors, to name a few. Take this quiz to see how much you know about colo selection and procurement best practices.
Although SF6 has a GWP that’s 25,200 times that of CO2 and lasts around 3,200 years in the atmosphere, its excellent insulation qualities have meant it is still commonly used in electrical switchgear.
Currently, environmental objectives, like reducing total GHG emissions, conflict with the rapid growth of the industry. However, through standardized reporting practices, it’s possible to understand the total scale of this challenge.
When looking for a DCIM tool, a central database, the ability to integrate, standard formats, scalability, vendor independence, and active product maintenance are key features and functions to keep in mind.
The 12 published NERC standards are aimed at regulating, enforcing, monitoring and managing the security of the bulk electric system (BES) in North America.
You can build a data center anywhere, but should you?
February 14, 2023
One key aspect when it comes to the future of data centers is not when these things will happen but where. That’s why Mission Critical is excited to announce Future In’Sites’ — a new e-newsletter designed to make sure you end up in the right place at the right time.