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Mission critical operations include everything from installing network equipment; maintaining high availability; implementing and verifying data security procedures; monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality; optimizing operations; and reducing energy consumption. Find about all of it here.

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Decommissioning

The results of improper IT asset dispostion (ITAD) strategies can be detrimental to a company. Find out what you need to know about ITAD/decommissioning best practices here.

Building Commissioning

Learn how proper building commissioning can increase the energy efficiency of a facility, create better indoor operating conditions, and prevent equipment breakdowns that could lead to catastrophic downtime.

Site Selection

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to data center site selection. From energy costs to climate to land costs and more, find out everything you need to know before building your next facility.

ARTICLES

Industry Heavyweights Discuss HyperScale Data Center Commissioning and Construction

Facebook and Microsoft featured on panel

October 19, 2020

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The AABC Commissioning Group announced additional details of the HyperScale Data Center Commissioning and Construction panel discussion, which will take place Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. The event is approved for 2 AIA learning units.

American Tower Announces New Tenant-Ready Edge Data Center

Maximizing flexibility and efficiency for customer deployments

October 14, 2020

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The connectivity-enabled, multitenant, neutral-host edge data center, strategically located in the high-tech hub of Austin, Texas, maximizes flexibility and provides a secure and reliable hosting environment for customers’ stringent IT requirements.

Micro Data Center Market Projected to Reach $15 Billion by 2026

Global Market Insights released recently findings

October 9, 2020

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In terms of application, the micro data center market comprises colocation; banking, financial security, and insurance; government; energy; industrial; health care; and IT and telecom.

Cool Castles for King Data

Aquatherm pipe provides a tough, lightweight solution for modular data centers

October 6, 2020

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The mission critical nature of data centers means there is little margin for error when it comes to meeting their cooling demands.

Top 25 Metros Generate 65% of Worldwide Colocation Revenues

Demand remains strong

September 18, 2020

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Ranked by revenue generated in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, the top five metros are Washington, Tokyo, London, New York, and Shanghai, which in aggregate account for 27% of the worldwide market.

The COVID Conundrum: Solutions to the new normal

Chris Crosby

September 17, 2020

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Traditionally, commissioning involves a team of 20 to 25 people crowding into confined spaces to monitor equipment and sensors — a thing of the past … for now, at least.

Podcast | A Timely Opportunity for Data Centers in Canada

Episode 26 of The Thought Cloud podcast series

September 15, 2020

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Amy Al-Katib, editor-in-chief of Mission Critical, interviews Robert Fernandez, director of economic diversification for Parkland County, on this episode of The Thought Cloud.

Maximizing Modular Construction to Increase Speed to Market

Ready-to-install modules ease on-site labor and reduce overall schedule

Marcus Walker

September 10, 2020

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From leveraging prefabrication to increasing modular construction, there are many ways to complete facilities faster while improving cost and predictability.

Irish Data Center Industry to Add 1,800-plus Jobs in Next 12 Months

New survey from Host in Ireland indicates 96% of data center companies are optimistic about business outlook despite pandemic

September 8, 2020

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CBRE Releases Its H1 2020 Report

The critical role of data centers in business continuity drives market resilience

September 1, 2020

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Strong demand over the past several years has resulted in a 373.6-MW data center construction pipeline in the primary markets, one-third of which has been pre-leased.

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