Voices of the Industry

Our Voices of the Industry feature showcases guest articles on thought leadership. Education is part of our mission at Data Center Frontier. With Voices of the Industry, we tap the experience of data center executives on the front lines of innovation and market dynamics, and share their insights with our readers. Learn more about participating in the Voices of the Industry guest article program.
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Vendor Diversification vs Vendor Consolidation: What’s the Best Way to Ensure Supply Chain Resilience for Your Data Center Construction Projects?

Dec. 18, 2024
Joey Wagner, Program Management Subject Matter Expert for Blueprint Supply Chain, outlines the benefits of two supply chain vendor strategies and explores how each can impact ...

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Five Compelling Reasons to Consider Natural Gas for Data Center Projects

Dec. 16, 2024
Phil Fischer, client executive for Black & Veatch, explains why new-build data centers are seriously considering natural gas for self-generation of the entire complex or for backup...
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AI in the Data Center: Building Partnerships for Success

Dec. 11, 2024
Wesco’s Alan Farrimond explains how the right partnerships can help data centers overcome the barriers to growth and meet the demands of AI.
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Data Center Backup Power: Unlocking Shorter UPS Runtimes

Dec. 9, 2024
Tod Higinbotham, COO of ZincFive, explores the race to reduce uninterruptible power supply (UPS) runtimes.
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Importance of Resonance Detection and Avoidance in HVAC Systems

Dec. 6, 2024
Joe Landrette, Senior Director of Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Data Center Markets, and Digital Solutions for ebm-papst Inc., explores the challenge of resonance in centrifugal...
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Exploring the Benefits of Liquid-to-Air Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)

Dec. 4, 2024
Kevin Roof, Senior Product Manager at nVent, outlines how liquid-to-air cooling works, its benefits and what data center operators should look for when designing and selecting...
Meta AI
Source: Meta AI

Data Centers and Renewable Energy: A Sustainable Future

Dec. 2, 2024
Kevin Imboden, Global Director of Market Research & Intelligence for EdgeConneX, explains how harnessing renewable energy resources can significantly reduce the carbon footprint...
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How A Cross-Company Initiative Is Telling the Story of a New, Collaborative Future for Data Centers

Nov. 29, 2024
A group of the industry’s top talent have been working as a special task force to address a pivotal issue facing the data center sphere at large. With their upcoming publishing...
CoolIT Systems
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Selecting the Right Coolant Distribution Unit for Your AI Data Center

Nov. 22, 2024
Ian Reynolds, Senior Project Engineer with CoolIT Systems, outlines considerations for selecting the best CDU for your needs.