As power grids are modernized, data centers are likely to become key players in new energy ecosystems that combine multiple generation sources as well as energy storage, according to the DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable.
Loudoun County Passes New Rules to Limit Data Center Growth
Loudoun County in Virginia has passed new guidelines that limit the areas where data centers can be built. The process illustrated the challenges of balancing data center growth and community concerns about design, noise and property values.
‘Signficant Growth Opportunity’ Lies Ahead for Secondary Markets
The competition and constraints in major Internet hubs will continue to drive demand in secondary data center markets, according to our DCF Roundtable experts. who outline a variety of reasons why we’ll see more data centers in new places.
Executive Roundtable
‘Signficant Growth Opportunity’ Lies Ahead for Secondary Markets
The competition and constraints in major Internet hubs will continue to drive demand in secondary data center markets, according to our DCF Roundtable experts. who outline a variety of reasons why we’ll see more data centers in new places.
Roundtable: Water Scarcity Will Bring Change to Data Center Design, Location
The scarcity of water will bring change to how data centers are designed and where they are located, according to panelists in our DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable. With insights from Kohler Power, Infrastructure Masons and TMGcore.
Data Center Jobs
Data Center Jobs: Construction and Engineering Jobs Available in Major Markets
Each month Data Center Frontier in partnership with Pkaza post some of the hottest data center jobs in the market. Find your next job here!
Energy
The Top 10 Data Center Stories for September 2022
MegaCampuses are coming, and our overview of the world’s largest MegaCampuses was the most popular story last month on DCF. Here are the 10 most popular stories on Data Center Frontier in September 2022, in order of article views.
The Future of Backup Power
Achieving Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
Brian Korn of Advanced Energy explores how the shift to 48 V can reduce data center power consumption and meet energy efficiency goals.
Hyperscale
Bigger Campuses, Everywhere: Global Data Center Growth Continues at NTT
The growth of the Internet economy has been a global phenomenon, requiring digital infrastructure across the world. Data center operators have expanded their operations to meet this demand for IT […]
Social Impact
Roundtable Recap: As Cloud Boom Continues, Growth Brings Change
Our Data Center Executive Roundtable for the Third Quarter of 2022 explored the continuing building boom in hyperscale computing, and how it will drive new approaches to energy, water and land.
Edge Computing
‘Signficant Growth Opportunity’ Lies Ahead for Secondary Markets
The competition and constraints in major Internet hubs will continue to drive demand in secondary data center markets, according to our DCF Roundtable experts. who outline a variety of reasons why we’ll see more data centers in new places.
Voices of the Industry
Data Centers, Computer Servers and Safety Problems with Power Issues and Solutions
Arc flash events must be prevented or instantly suppressed. This requires a device that will correct power quality problems without any delay. William Hinton of Applied Energy, outlines some of the dangers and causes of arc flash events and explains how they can be prevented.
Achieving Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
Brian Korn of Advanced Energy explores how the shift to 48 V can reduce data center power consumption and meet energy efficiency goals.
Special Reports
Northern Virginia Debates the Future of its Cloud Cluster
This fall, the path for future development in the world’s largest data center market will be decided by decisions on policy and infrastructure in Northern Virginia. Officials in Loudoun and Prince William counties will consider changes in where data centers can be built and what they should look like.
Tips for Air Cooling in High Density Environments
As power densities in data centers have risen over the past decade, many have wondered if the days of air cooling IT equipment (ITE) are over. Learn how manufacturers and operators are pushing the boundaries of what air cooling can do in a high-density environment.
Navigating the Path to Data Center Sustainability
As data center sustainability becomes an even greater priority, navigating the path to green must be done sensibly. Learn more about the current state of five sustainable energy sources and how each might be a viable solution for data center operators.
White Papers
How Fiber Optic Cabling Systems Can Expand Colocation Densities
Siemon presents a case study of how Wellstar Health Systems used fiber optic cabling solutions to maximize colocation densities.
How DCIM Software Can Improve Your Bottom Line
New architectures require more visibility into infrastructure in order to make informed decisions. Learn how DCIM software can help IT leaders manage physical infrastructure management and improve the bottom line.
How to Create a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business
The worst time to discover your plan is outdated, inadequate or nonfunctional is during an actual disaster. Flexential outlines 5 steps to creating a reliable and tested disaster recovery plan tailored to your business.
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