• Design

    The latest developments in data center design, providing updates on the innovations and best practices for creating energy efficient and sustainable data centers. 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.
    Schneider Electric
    Microgrid Testing and Validation Lab

    Schneider Electric Adds Data Center and Microgrid Testing Labs to Andover, MA Global R&D Center

    David Chernicoff
    March 12, 2025
    There are a variety of technologies that can be tested within the company's new microgrid lab. Energy sources include on-site renewables such as solar, backup generators, and ...

    Bloom Energy
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    Onsite Power for Data Centers: How to Choose the Right Solution

    Razvan Panati
    March 21, 2025
    Bloom Energy's Razvan Panati and Kaushal Biligiri compare onsite power generation options for AI data centers and outline 5 power-related considerations when future-proofing power...
    Getty Images, Courtesy of JLL
    Source: Getty Images, Courtesy of JLL

    Maximizing Data Center Performance: The Critical Stages of Commissioning

    Brandon Reed
    March 10, 2025
    Brandon Reed, Senior Vice President – Head of Commissioning North America at JLL, explores the critical stages of data center commissioning and their impact on facility reliability...
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    President Biden's Executive Order on AI Data Center Construction: Summary and Commentary

    Matt Vincent
    Jan. 15, 2025
    The new Executive Order apparently isn’t just a directive, but is clearly meant as a roadmap for the U.S. data center industry to lead not just technologically, but also ethically...
    Skybox Datacenters
    Skybox Datacenters recently announced the successful sale of its second joint venture asset with Prologis, a 32 MW facility in Elk Grove Village, IL acquired by HMC Capital.

    Prologis and Skybox Advance Warehouse Conversion Strategy with Illinois Data Center Sale

    Matt Vincent
    Jan. 14, 2025
    The converted facility's buyer, HMC Capital, sees this acquisition as a marquee asset for its newly launched DigiCo Infrastructure REIT, which targets high-quality data center...
    Microsoft
    Microsoft's zero-water evaporated for cooling design recycles water through a closed loop system.

    Microsoft’s 'Sustainable By Design' Initiative Seeks to Transform Data Center Water Efficiency

    David Chernicoff
    Dec. 26, 2024
    Getting net-positive in water usage throughout their data center infrastructure is a big part of the company’s sustainability goals.
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    Source: Courtesy of ebm-papst Inc

    Importance of Resonance Detection and Avoidance in HVAC Systems

    Joe Landrette
    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...
    CoolIT Systems
    Source: CoolIT Systems

    Selecting the Right Coolant Distribution Unit for Your AI Data Center

    Ian Reynolds
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Ian Reynolds, Senior Project Engineer with CoolIT Systems, outlines considerations for selecting the best CDU for your needs.
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    Evaluating CDU Expansion Tank Technology: What Are the Most Important Factors?

    Jeshwanth Kundem
    Nov. 8, 2024
    Jeshwanth Kundem, Engineering Project Leader at nVent, outlines considerations when selecting expansion tanks for CDUs.