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.
DALL·E, courtesy of EdgeConneX
Source: DALL·E, courtesy of EdgeConneX

Breaking Barriers in Rack Density: Why Liquid Cooling is the Key to Tomorrow's Data Centers

Jan. 13, 2025
Phillip Marangella, Chief Marketing and Product Officer for EdgeConneX, explains why the adage "everything old is new again" only tells part of the story – especially when it ...

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Cabling Systems: On the Forefront of the Low Voltage Telecom Revolution

Dec. 23, 2024
Jose Reyes, Vice President & Co-Owner of Cabling Systems INC, explores the history of low voltage telecom cabling systems.
Cadence Design Systems
Source: Cadence Design Systems

Implementing AI Safely and Sustainably in Data Centers

Dec. 20, 2024
Mark Fenton, Product Engineering Director at Cadence Design Systems, explains why tools like digital twins will be essential for data centers to meet AI goals sustainably.
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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.
ZincFive
Source: ZincFive

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.
Courtesy of ebm-papst Inc
Source: Courtesy of ebm-papst Inc

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...