2023 February

Thermal Management

How to perform videoscope inspections of HVAC systems

Follow these four tips to avoid overheating

February 17, 2023

To conduct quality inspections of data center facilities, it is crucial to select an optimal videoscope with the required features.

Quiz | Colocation Part 2

February 22, 2023

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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.

Site Solutions

Deutsche Bahn speeds ahead of the regulatory curve with SF6-free switchgear

An ABB case study

February 15, 2023

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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.

Colocation

Consultants help colocation projects meet time and budget goals

They negotiate, provide independent reviews, and prevent conflict between the parties

Steven Byrne

February 3, 2023

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Several potential challenges can present themselves when fitting out or retrofitting a colocation facility.

Sustainability

Data center owners face an uphill climb to meet environmental benchmarks

Objectives, like reducing total GHG emissions, conflict with the industry's rapid growth

Sean Farney

January 31, 2023

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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.

Modern data centers require a future-proof DCIM tool

A central database, standard formats, scalability, and vendor independence are just a few key features

Oliver Lindner

January 24, 2023

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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.

Can your security system help with NERC CIP compliance?

The answer is yes, if you know what to look for

Greg Kemper

January 23, 2023

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The 12 published NERC standards are aimed at regulating, enforcing, monitoring and managing the security of the bulk electric system (BES) in North America.

Writing on the Edge

Mission Critical offers Future In’Sites’

You can build a data center anywhere, but should you?

February 14, 2023

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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.

Guest Column

What makes a site selectable?

It’s not as simple as finding a big enough space

Carrie Goetz

February 1, 2023

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Site selection used to be about the best spot to build a facility. Now, it’s about finding the best place to build a future.

On Demand This course discusses the performance properties of cellular glass insulation ideal for these facilities as well as example assemblies to help achieve redundancy and durability.

EARN: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 PDH

Mission Critical Magazine

Feature Articles

How to perform videoscope inspections of HVAC systems

Quiz | Colocation Part 2

Deutsche Bahn speeds ahead of the regulatory curve with SF6-free switchgear

Consultants help colocation projects meet time and budget goals

Data center owners face an uphill climb to meet environmental benchmarks

Modern data centers require a future-proof DCIM tool

Can your security system help with NERC CIP compliance?

Columns

Mission Critical offers Future In’Sites’

What makes a site selectable?

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