To understand precision cooling for IT equipment, you must first grasp the physics of airflow in high density data center environments, Julius Neudorfer reviews the critical details in airflow physics in article featuring TechnoGuard.
Why Phoenix is an Increasingly Hot Data Center Market
The Phoenix data center market is one of the largest in the US in terms of capacity, and it’s growing at a rapid pace. A new DCF special report provides an overview of growth drivers in the Phoenix metro area.
The Software-Defined Bottom Line and the Data Center Value Equation
Before 2000 and before the more extensive deployment of Internet companies, the data center was seen as a simple business function, meaning it was seen as a tool and cost-center for many businesses. In this article from Schneider Electric, learn more about key DCIM attributes and how the data center value equation has evolved.
Cloud Campuses
Pushing the Boundaries of Air Cooling in High Density Environments
Data centers have seen an ongoing increase in average power density, especially over the past decade. TechnoGuard explains how manufacturers and operators are pushing the boundaries of what air cooling can do in a high-density environment.
Sustainability
Microsoft to Use Microgrid, Biofuel for Backup Power at New San Jose Data Center
Microsoft will integrate a microgrid at a new data center in San Jose, Calif., which will use renewable natural gas (RNG) instead of diesel fuel to power its emergency backup generators. The project with Enchanted Rock advances Microsoft’s goal of moving off of diesel fuel.
Data Center Locations
Boston’s Rich Tech History Paves the Way for Data Centers
Data center development in Boston has found its way to both the downtown and outer suburbs of the city. A new DCF special report courtesy of Digital Realty examines how the city’s rich tech history has paved the way for data center development.
The Home of the Cloud: Rapid Growth Continues in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia continues to be largest market for data center space in the U.S. A new DCF special report provides an overview of the trends driving growth in Data Center Alley and its emerging sub-markets.
Power
Corscale Will Use Nickel-Zinc Batteries in New Data Center Campus
Data center developer Corscale will use nickel-zinc battery technology at its new data center campus in Northern Virginia, and plans to standardize the technology across the company’s data center portfolio.
Executive Roundtable
Microgrids Can Boost Power Options, Resiliency for Data Centers
Microgrids can provide data centers with new options on how to provision and manage power, offering more ways to add renewables and improve uptime. Our 6 DCF Roundtable experts explore the future of data center microgrids.
Roundtable: Is The Data Center Industry Making Progress on Diversity?
After several years of active discussion of diversity, equity and inclusion, how is the data center industry doing? Our DCF Roundtable panel of 6 industry thought leaders assesses the progress thus far, and the work that lies ahead.
Making Decisions at Cloud Speed: New Architectures, More Choices
IT users have a growing universe of options to deploy their applications and services. Today our DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable panel examines how cloud and edge architectures are shaping customer deployment decisions.
Executive Roundtable: Liquid Cooling isn’t Just for Density Anymore
The adoption of liquid cooling in data centers is on the rise, according to our Executive Roundtable panel of experts, who cite a confluence of factors that includes rising density, sustainability and the growth of edge deployments.
Software
Boston’s Rich Tech History Paves the Way for Data Centers
Data center development in Boston has found its way to both the downtown and outer suburbs of the city. A new DCF special report courtesy of Digital Realty examines how the city’s rich tech history has paved the way for data center development.
Edge Computing
Data Centers Without Boundaries: The Challenges of Managing Distributed IT
IT managers are operating in a new world of “data centers without boundaries” and must manage distributed assets across cloud, edge and on-premises, says Kevin Brown of Schneider Electric, which is updating its data center management software. to adapt.
Cloud Growth
After Record Growth in 2021, Data Centers Are Building Bigger for 2022
After a record year for leasing in 2021, data center developers are building even bigger in 2022, with nearly half of the projects pre-leased before they are even completed. New data from CBRE, JLL and Synergy Research offer metrics for hyperscale growth and the boom to come.
Voices of the Industry
Power Interoperability: The New Standard for Data Centers
Brian Korn of Advanced Energy, explores the shift from simple servers to achieving interoperability in an open standard power architecture.
How an Owner-Enabled Supply Chain Can Bring Transparency to Cloud Providers
Without transparency between all parties, the data center construction process is not functioning at max efficiency, leading to site construction delays, and missed opportunities for the Cloud Providers. Robert Moffit, Executive Vice President of BluePrint Supply Chain, explores the importance of transparency in supply chain management.
Avoid a “Frankenstein” Hybrid IT Infrastructure: Proactive Planning and the Right Partner Make All the Difference
To keep pace with business growth, many companies unintentionally create a hybrid IT infrastructure that adds complexity, costs, and risk. Eric Carter and Rob Zimmerman at DataBank examine the challenges and risks of an unintentional hybrid IT infrastructure and how to avoid them.
Protecting the Data Center from Blended Threats with Converged Security
Organizations across the globe are contemplating how to protect their environments from physical and cyber threats as traditional security programs are not sufficient. Andrew Wild of QTS Data Centers explores how converged security programs can provide a comprehensive and unified view of the security landscape.
White Papers
Why Data Centers Are Setting Up Shop in Austin, Texas
Centered between both coasts, Austin provides balance to any data center portfolio. A new white paper from Sabey Data Centers explores the many factors that are driving data centers to Austin, Texas.
Redefining Mission Critical Infrastructure With People, Processes, and Technology
The only constant in our world today is change. BCS Data Center Operations explores how people, processes, and technology are redefining mission critical infrastructure operations.
Is a Multi-Cloud Solution Right for Your Business?
A future ready multi-cloud solution gives you all the flexibility you need while optimizing cloud spend and strengthening security across all cloud environments. Opus:Interactive outlines best practices for assessing whether a multi-cloud solution is right for your business.
Data Center Frontier is edited by Rich Miller, the data center industry’s most experienced journalist. For more than 20 years, Rich has profiled the key role played by data centers in the Internet revolution.