Rack densities are beginning to rise, and some companies specializing in liquid cooling for the data center industry are investing in growth. Others see more potential in the fast-growing esports market.
What Mary Meeker Predicts About the Future of Data Centers
Many of the key trends highlighted by venture capitalist Mary Meeker in her Internet Trends report will boost demand for data centers and cloud computing.
Aligned Energy Looks to Innovate in Data Center Supply Chain
With the backing of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, Aligned sees an opportunity to work with hyperscale tenants in new ways, and innovate in data center sustainability and construction.
Edge Computing
Facets of the Edge: The Raspberry Pi as an Edge AI Device
Edge applications will require new thinking, and efficient use of resources. We kick off our “Facets of the Edge” series with a look at how SWIM.AI uses lightweight hardware to power edge AI for real-time traffic management.
Cloud
What Mary Meeker Predicts About the Future of Data Centers
Many of the key trends highlighted by venture capitalist Mary Meeker in her Internet Trends report will boost demand for data centers and cloud computing.
Google Outage Sharpens Focus on Cloud Network Reliability
When Google has an outage, it’s often due to network problems, as was the case Sunday. A look at the growing role of the network in data center and cloud uptime.
Energy
Rethinking Redundancy: Is Culture Part of the Problem?
Cloud computing’s focus on software-based application resiliency is prompting new conversations about infrastructure redundancy in the data center industry, as seen at Data Center World 2019.
Colocation
What You Don’t Know About Your Health & Safety Program Could Hurt You
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a crucial responsibility of employers, and most companies have a health and safety policy to prevent injuries and illnesses at work. An experienced HSE consultant can bring clarity to your program, providing 360 degrees of health and safety assurance.
Investing
Data-Driven M&A Expands Across Data Centers, Wireless, Fiber, Towers
Investors are looking to build broad-based portfolios of digital assets, including data centers, telecom towers, fiber and antennas. Recent examples include Digital Colony’s deal for Zayo Group, and American Tower’s entry into colocation.
Modular
GIGA Data Centers Focuses on Module-Powered Colocation
GIGA Data Centers seeks to bring hyperscale-style efficiency and economics to colocation customers. CEO Jake Ring says the company can deploy data center space at $5 million per megawatt.
Data Center Design
Infrastructure Tower Optimizes Space at CoreSite’s New Virginia Campus
The new CoreSite campus in Northern Virginia includes a four-story infrastructure tower, which centralizes the mechanical and electrical equipment supporting the first phase of the campus.
Data Center Frontier Special Report
Denver Market Offers Nearly Year-Round Free Cooling
A new Data Center Frontier special report explores the Denver business environment, as providers begin to build larger data centers in the region. Here’s a look at Denver from a site selection and economic development perspective.
Internet of Things
How Digital Natives and Automation Are Reshaping the Workforce
Digital transformation is changing the world of work, according to digital sociologist Dr. Julie Albright, who says digital natives and automation are reshaping many workforce practices. Plenty more change lies ahead.
Voices of the Industry
8 Reasons Why Dallas-Fort Worth is a Rising Destination Data Center Market
There are only a few real destination data center markets in the world. Dallas-Fort Worth has earned that status for several reasons. Rodney Willis, RagingWire’s Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, lives and works in Dallas and knows first-hand eight solid reasons why Dallas should be on a data center buyer’s short list.
Optimizing Your Network with SDN in 2019
Software defined networking architectures automate and centralize the management of your network connectivity. Brandon Tikalsky, Sr. Director, Cloud & Network Architecture at Digital Realty, highlights how companies are using SDN to create dynamic, virtual data center networks.
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