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On-site Data Center Challenges Explored in New QTS Report

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Should you still be in the data center business? That’s the first question asked in a new report from QTS that explores the risks of the on premises data center, and the growing number of colocation offerings available.

Tagged With: Colocation, Colocation Provider, QTS Realty

Exploring the Lithium-Ion Battery as a Potential Replacement for Lead-Acid

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Lead-acid batteries have been the go-to for default backup power for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). But the tides may be turning with the growing popularity of lithion-ion batteries.  A new report from Vertiv explores how the  lithium-ion battery has reached a stage of maturity that is can be considered as a viable replacement for the lead-acid battery in UPS applications.

Tagged With: Data Center Power, Lithium-ion, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Vertiv

Future of Fiber Optics, Data Center Networks Closely Tied

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Demands for data volumes and data rates are growing at a never-before-seen pace. A new white paper from Panduit explores how the data center fiber optic networking infrastructure requirements need to change and evolve to meet current and future demands for data volumes and data rates, which are only going to continue to grow.

Tagged With: Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Network, Fiber Optic Cables, Panduit

Garland Offers User Guide for the Possibilities of Network TAP

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

Network TAP

Today, enterprises need easy access to all of the bits, bytes and packets flowing through a network. And providing this accessibility is a critical piece of network design, says a new white paper from Garland Technology. The paper provides a networking user guide for Networks TAPs or traffic or test access points.

Tagged With: Data Center Network, Garland Technology, network monitoring

Delivering Reach & Performance with Fiber Optic Cabling Systems

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 2, 2019 1 Comment

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Pushing the limits. This, according to a new white paper from Panduit, is going to be what moves network performance into the next era. A new report from Panduit explores how a fiber-optics solution can increase flexibility, agility, scalability,  ease of deployment and more.

Tagged With: Data Center Network, Fiber Optic Cables, Panduit

Report Provides In-Depth Look Into Network Visualization Access

By Sarah Rubenoff - October 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

Network Visualization Access

Today, there are two opposing approaches to network connectivity: SPAN ports vs. Network Test Access Points or Traffic Access Points (TAPs), which were first engineered in the 1970s. Which are you using? That’s the question a new whitepaper from Garland Technology asks. The report is an in-depth look into network visualization access.

Tagged With: Data Center Network, Garland Technology, network monitoring

Hyperscale Computing Poised to Make Dramatic Impact on Service Providers

By Rich Miller - September 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

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The growth of hyperscale computing has major  implication for data center service providers, driving segmentation within the service provider universe. This excerpt from a recent Hyperscale Data Center report highlights the implications of major growth of hyperscale computing for data service providers, as well as the future of hyperscale. 

Tagged With: Hyperscale data center, Hyperscale Data Center Special Report, Hyperscale Service Provider, Iron Mountain

Fiber Connectivity Benefits Silicon Valley Data Center Market

By Rich Miller - September 13, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Within the Silicon Valley market, Santa Clara has emerged as the prime location due to power pricing from the municipal utility, Silicon Valley Power. This post, part of a new Data Center Frontier Special Report, takes a look at the current business environment in Silicon Valley for data centers, including disaster risk, power cost, incentives and more.

Tagged With: Silicon Valley data center market, Silicon Valley Data Center Market report, Vantage Data Centers

New Demands Require Organizations to Rethink Data Center Environments

By Sarah Rubenoff - September 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

New kinds of demands are requiring modern organizations to rethink their data center environment. That’s according to a new report from DataAire that explores how to use environmental management solutions to build more sustainable, resilient and efficient data centers. 

Tagged With: data center efficiency, data center sustainability, dataaire, Environment

Who are the Data Center’s Industry’s Hyperscale Players?

By Rich Miller - September 10, 2019 1 Comment

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A new report on Hyperscale Data Centers, courtesy of Iron Mountain Data Centers, explores how hyperscale computing has changed the supply chain for digital infrastructure, and how this computing shift will evolve. This excerpt dives into the impact of hyperscale computing.

Tagged With: cloud data centers, Hyperscale data center, Hyperscale Data Center Special Report, Iron Mountain

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Life on the Edge: Distributed Networks and the Need for Access and Control

Life on the Edge: Distributed Networks and the Need for Access and Control Patrick Quirk, Vice President and General Manager, IT Systems at Vertiv, explores distributed networks, and how access, control and full visibility is key for success. Quirk  highlights technology like serial consoles, available to enable and simplify remote management of distributed networks and IT sites. 

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The Hyperscale Data Center Drives the Global Cloud Revolution

The hyperscale data center is reshaping the global IT landscape, shifting data from on-premises computer rooms and IT closets to massive centralized data center hubs. Explore further how cloud campuses will continue to enable hyperscale operators to rapidly add server capacity and electric power.

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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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Light into Money – The Future of Fiber Optics in Data Center Networks

This business and technical white paper from Panduit is an exploration of the data center fiber optic networking infrastructure requirements needed to meet current and future demands for data volumes and data rates. Download the new report that explores how fibre optic cable and connectivity systems are a critical path-way that can potentially take today’s 10G – 40G systems through to 100G and 400G, and beyond.

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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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