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Energy Storage Trends and Technology Innovation for Mission Critical Infrastructure

Searching for the best solution because a perfect one doesn't exist
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Jack Pouchet
November 19, 2019
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Data center owners and operators have an exciting opportunity to reinforce grid stability, add new revenue models for internal and external clients, and ensure greater resiliency for their operations by utilizing energy storage systems that expand on existing proven systems with new approaches and innovative chemistries.
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Will Kubernetes Fall into the ‘Shiny Things’ Trap?

Consider what cloud-native computing is at its core
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Jason Bloomberg
November 5, 2019
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Just like that shiny toy on Christmas morning, new tech is desirable simply because it’s new. Over the years, every new aspect of the technology story — software, hardware, methodologies, architectural approaches, etc. — has succumbed to this shiny things syndrome, for better or worse. Sad to say, it has usually been for the worse.
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Mining for Diamonds in a Coal Mine of Data

Why NVMe is not enough.
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Scott Shadley
September 30, 2019
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In a world where data has been compared to oil or gold, one might expect that the more you have of it, the better.


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Protecting The Bottom Line With IT Asset Disposition

Best practices for sustainability and compliance.
Richard Fine
September 23, 2019
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The world of technology moves lightning fast, which means replacement of critical infrastructure occurs regularly.


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Cloud-Based Monitoring and Management

Cloud-based infrastructure management is simplifying complex IT environments.
Patrick Quirk
April 29, 2019
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The cloud may be the single most significant change in the data center ecosystem since the advent of hot aisle/cold aisle configurations.


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How To Avoid Over-Engineering Your Data Center

Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to find a certification program that not only helps data centers employ emerging technologies at the rate they need to stay competitive.
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Neil Lakomiak
November 19, 2018
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Data center certification programs haven’t kept up with the rapidly changing technology landscape. We outline three challenges your data center might be facing due to an outdated certification program.


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Cloudcrafting: Data Centers As Anthropological Field Sites

May 21, 2018
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Traditionally, anthropologists would travel to a faraway land and live among a group of people so as to learn as much about their culture and ways of life as possible.


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Think Your Personal Or Business’ Information Is Secure?

Think again!
Kurt Manske
March 12, 2018
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Millions of people have been the victims of cyberattacks and unfortunately that number is only going to rise as more people gain internet access.


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What Happens If Your Colo Fails?

How to protect against disaster.
Tim Kittila
January 15, 2018
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Although a data center network is designed not to fail, it does happen. Sometimes the unexpected and unanticipated does happen.


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The Rise of Data

How reliable electrical distribution contributes to data center availability and safety.
James Stacy
December 25, 2017
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The amount of data generated by businesses and consumers every day is rising exponentially around the world, putting an extra strain on data centers’ performance.


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