Workloads are becoming more distributed to support new generation apps and broader use of Machine Learning and AI to help make real-time decisions. Jason Carolan of Flexential explores why networking from the edge to core (and back to the edge) will be critical for IoT, AI, and automation.
Better Business, Better World: Why Sustainability-Linked Financing Will Influence the Data Center Industry
While a sustainability-linked loan can be used for any purpose, the hallmark of this debt instrument is that the borrower’s performance is measured against predetermined sustainability objectives which affect the interest rate, incentivizing improved performance over time. Anubhav Raj, CFO of Aligned, explores how sustainability-linked financing will influence the data center industry in years to come.
Hybrid Microgrids Help Data Centers Achieve Net-Zero Goals
Many large power consumers, like data centers, have corporate objectives of carbon neutrality, but find themselves having to achieve this through buying carbon credits to offset their carbon output. John Gould, Chief Revenue Officer of Enchanted Rock explores how hybrid microgrids can help data centers, and other large energy users, lead the way when it comes to achieving their net-zero carbon emission goals.
6 Factors Enterprises Should Look for in a Colocation Provider
Colocation data center providers should be willing to answer the tough questions posed by potential customers. Robert Rockwood of Sabey Data Centers, outlines six key questions enterprise organizations must ask when searching for a colocation provider.
Balancing Security, Availability and Connectivity in the Modern Financial Services Landscape
The rising acceptance of financial technology (fintech) organizations, such as Venmo, Zelle, GoFundMe and Apple Wallet, adds to the surging amounts of data financial services organizations need to manage and protect. David McCall of QTS Realty Trust explores the changing needs of the financial services sector as it looks to protect a growing amount of data.
2022: The Year of Data Center Sustainability Metrics
As data center providers achieve greater sustainability thresholds across more than just power systems, they yearn for a way to capture, report, and track it. Sean Farney of Kohler Data Centers explores the pressing needs that data centers have around sustainability metrics.
Start Designing for Portability – Right Now
Today, IT leaders are familiar with the value and benefits of hybrid hosting models and even agile-friendly environments, but what about application portability? Rob Lerner, Vice President of Sales and Cloud Strategies at DataBank, stresses the concept of application portability and shows how it can help companies generate a win-win-win in terms of cost, performance, and geography.
The Outlook on Data Center Sustainability in 2022
It is clear that we no longer need to choose between the planet and profit. The more sustainable solutions are reducing risks and improving profitability for companies, making for good business practices that can also benefit the communities in which we operate. Chris Pennington, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers shares thoughts on what will drive data center sustainability efforts in 2022.
Data Center Evolution: Which Model is Right for Your Organization?
What’s unique about the data center evolution is that one solution doesn’t necessarily negate the use of or need for another. Service Express Director of Infrastructure Solutions Chad Peters outlines four data center models and the advantages and challenges of each.
What’s to Come for Tech in 2022: Our Top Predictions
Over the past year, the IT industry has experienced significant challenges and has faced them head on with rapid shifts in the way we work. Chief Executive Officer Chris Downie leads a round-up of some of Flexential’s top tech predictions for the coming year.
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