White Papers

Although many data centers may look alike and make similar claims, not all data centers are created equal. You need to know what to look for when selecting a colocation provider and touring data center facilities. Download the new white paper from Cyxtera that covers the most important considerations to take into account and ensure you cover all selection criteria as you choose a colocation provider. Read More »

The electrical infrastructure of a data center facility is one of the most critical elements among the systems necessary to maintaining maximum uptime. A recurring maintenance program that includes infrared scanning is the vehicle that can provide visibility to potential problems before they occur. Download the new white paper from Instor Solutions that explores why a well designed thermal scanning preventive maintenance program can proactively detect problems and allow for repair/remediation to occur well before they can cause an unplanned outage.  Read More »

The lithium-ion battery (LIB) offers many benefits when used in conjunction with data center uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Still, data center professionals have legitimate questions about the operational and safety aspects of this emerging technology and how it compares to traditional valve-regulated, lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Download the new white paper from Vertiv that  addresses common questions about the use of lithium-ion batteries in the critical space. Read More »

A recent article by Steve Gillaspy of Intel outlined many of the challenges faced by those responsible for designing, operating, and sustaining the IT and physical support infrastructure found in today’s data centers. This paper targets four of the five macro trends discussed by Gillaspy, how they influence the decision making processes of data center managers, and the role that power infrastructure plays in mitigating the effects of the following trends. Download the new white paper from Server Technology that explores the top 10 concerns of today's data center managers.  Read More »

The use of liquid cooling to mitigate heat generated by electronics can be found in a wide variety of applications, including gaming computers, supercomputers and medical equipment. Download the new report, courtesy of CPC, "The Role of Quick Disconnect Couplings in Liquid Cooling: Five Attributes that Contribute to Connector Reliability,"  that explores the role of quick disconnect couplings in liquid cooling.  Read More »

When businesses evaluate wholesale data center colocation solutions they consider power availability, scalability, and visibility as the key decision criteria areas. Understanding the differences between data center facilities, and the impact of those differences on reliability, is critical in choosing a data center partner. Read More »