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Insights: Data Center Design

Data Center Frontier charts the future of data centers and cloud computing. We track the latest developments in data center design, providing updates on the innovations and best practices for creating energy efficient and sustainable data centers.

Our thesis: New markets will require new approaches to datacenter design, creating facilities that can operate with very different climate and energy profiles. This will require major innovation in the way data centers are designed, built and powered.

Our stories provide insights into the role of modular and pre-fabricated data center designs, the impact of the Open Compute Project and open hardware movement, and new approaches to creating data center racks and servers.

Business Continuity and Disaster Planning: 3 Key Considerations

By Kathy Hitchens - August 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

A new white paper from DartPoints outlines a modern approach to disaster recovery and business continuity by presenting three questions to consider when formulating your DR and BC plans.

Tagged With: Cloud, DartPoints, Data Center Management, disaster planning, disaster recovery

2nd Gen DCIM Software Drives Data Center Automation

By Kathy Hitchens - August 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

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In this white paper, Sunbird presents 10 use cases for using second-generation DCIM software to drive data center automation.

Tagged With: automation, Data Center Management, DCIM software, Sunbird Software

Data Center Jobs: Engineering and Construction Jobs Available in Major Markets

By Kathy Hitchens - August 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

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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!

Tagged With: Data Center Jobs, Pkaza Critical Facilities Recruiting

Rethinking the Data Center: Hydrogen Backup is Latest Microsoft Moonshot

By Rich Miller - August 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

A 3-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell developed for Microsoft by Plug Power, which may replace diesel generators in Microsoft data centers. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft has successfully tested a 3-megawatt generator using hydrogen fuel cells, proving that the technology can work at data center scale. It’s the latest in a series of Microsoft “moonshot” R&D projects designed to rethink the future of sustainable data centers.

Tagged With: Diesel, Generators, Hydrogen, Microsoft

Data Center Innovations Future Proof Business Information and Infrastructure

By Kathy Hitchens - August 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

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In a new white paper, Venyu explains how data center innovations will provide solutions for business information and infrastructure that are both resilient and future proof.

Tagged With: Data Center Design, Edge Data Centers, future proofing, Venyu

New Technology and Practices Improve the Environmental Performance of Diesel Generators

By Kathy Hitchens - July 25, 2022 1 Comment

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Engine optimization, new maintenance techniques, renewable fuels, and new technologies are all improving the environmental performance of diesel generators. Kohler outlines the strides manufacturers are making when it comes to sustainability.

Tagged With: Diesel, Generators, Kohler Power Systems, sustainability

The State of Data Center Sustainability

By Voices of the Industry - July 25, 2022 1 Comment

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As the push towards sustainability gathers pace, Brian Korn, Vice President of Data Center Computing for Advanced Energy, explores environmental trends for data centers of the future.

Tagged With: Advanced Energy, Carbon Management, Cloud, data center sustainability, Hyperscale data center

The Importance of Rack Hygiene in High Density Data Centers

By Julius Neudorfer - July 21, 2022 Leave a Comment

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No matter how well a containment system is constructed and installed, its benefits can be reduced or negated if good “rack hygiene” practices are not followed. Learn more about the importance of rack hygiene in high density data centers in this new article from TechnoGuard.

Tagged With: Data Center Cooling, Hyperscale, Racks, Technoguard

Loudoun County Prepares New Rules for Where Data Centers Should Be Built

By Rich Miller - July 20, 2022 1 Comment

A large new data center in Sterling, Virginia in Loudoun County. (Photo: Rich Miller)

Loudoun County, the home of Data Center Alley, is updating its guidelines for where data centers should be built and what they should look like, and wants industry feedback prior to deciding on new rules in September.

Tagged With: Loudoun County, Northern Virginia

The Semiconductor Roadmap Embraces Innovative Thermal Management Technologies

By Voices of the Industry - July 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Paul Hofemann of JetCool, outlines the semiconductor roadmap progression and explores thermal challenges that the industry must address.

Tagged With: Chips, Cooling, JetCool Technologies, Liquid Cooling

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Voices of the Industry

Building an Enduring World Begins with Accountability and Defining an Approach for Long-term Success

Building an Enduring World Begins with Accountability and Defining an Approach for Long-term Success TJ Faze, Head of ESG Strategy and Engagement at Vertiv, outlines the company's learnings around its recent ESG efforts.

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Microgrids

The State of the Grid: Improving Energy Solutions for Evolving Digital Infrastructure Power Needs

Ensuring the electric grid provides reliable, efficient, and sustainable electricity continues to be a challenge across the entire grid ecosystem. A new special report from Enchanted Rock explains why microgrids are the new highly resilient, carb-neutral backup generation for today’s technology ecosystems.

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DCF Spotlight

Data center modules on display at the recent Edge Congress conference in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Rich Miller)

Edge Computing is Poised to Remake the Data Center Landscape

Data center leaders are investing in edge computing and edge solutions and actively looking at new ways to deploy edge capacity to support evolving business and user requirements.

An aerial view of major facilities in Data Center Alley in Ashburn, Virginia. (Image: Loudoun County)

Northern Virginia Data Center Market: The Focal Point for Cloud Growth

The Northern Virginia data center market is seeing a surge in supply and an even bigger surge in demand. Data Center Frontier explores trends, stats and future expectations for the No. 1 data center market in the country.

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Data Center 101

Data Center 101: Mastering the Basics of the Data Center Industry

Data Center 101: Mastering the Basics of the Data Center Industry

Data Center Frontier, in partnership with Open Spectrum, brings our readers a series that provides an introductory guidebook to the ins and outs of the data center and colocation industry. Think power systems, cooling, solutions, data center contracts and more. The Data Center 101 Special Report series is directed to those new to the industry, or those of our readers who need to brush up on the basics.

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Charting the future of data centers and cloud computing. We write about what’s next for the Internet, and the innovations that will take us there. We tell the story of the digital economy through the data center facilities that power cloud computing and the people who build them. Read more ...
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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. Meet the DCF team.

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