The future of business is going to be decentralized and distributed, but also constantly connected. Learn why virtual interconnections will be the future of software-driven IT infrastructure in this article featuring insights from DataBank.
The Software-Defined Bottom Line and the Data Center Value Equation
Before 2000 and before the more extensive deployment of Internet companies, the data center was seen as a simple business function, meaning it was seen as a tool and cost-center for many businesses. In this article from Schneider Electric, learn more about key DCIM attributes and how the data center value equation has evolved.
Six Ways Edge Computing is Changing the Digital Ecosystem Landscape
The pandemic exposed a nation-wide digital divide. Brad Alexander of DartPoints, outlines how edge computing is bridging that gap and changing the digital ecosystem landscape.
Understanding the Differences Between 5 Common Types of Data Centers
No two are data centers are alike when it comes to design or the applications and data they support with their networking, compute and storage infrastructure. Shad Secrist of Belden outlines the differences between 5 of the most common types of data centers including edge, colocation and hyperscale.
A Sensible Path to Data Center Sustainability
New technologies are driving data center energy demand, while customers seek to reducing energy consumption. Managing rapid growth and improving data center sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive goals, according to Kohler.
A Next-Gen Operational Model For REITS and Data Center Providers
Instead of a simple contract, it’s critical to work with a data center partner that can help you focus on your business. Learn what a next-generation operational model looks like for REITs or data center providers aiming to compete in a digital market.
Is the Midwest a New Silicon Valley? Here’s Why You Should Take Advantage of the Trend.
Site selection is a strategic process that requires the right blend of power, cost savings, environmental conditions, and scalability. Blake Proffitt of DartPoints explores the reasons that enterprises and hyperscalers are building new data centers in the American Midwest.
Shifting the Data Center Facility Management Paradigm: Real-World Use Cases
One way for small and mid-cap REIT and data center providers to gain some operating scale benefits is through external facility management, handled by an organization far more extensive than any individual REIT. Explore real-world use cases where organizations have shifted the data center facility management paradigm.
The Changing Data Center Landscape: Legacy Vs. Digital
Leaders in the data center and enterprise space are beginning to look at the data center and connected infrastructure in a fundamentally new way. In this second article in a series on facility management, learn how the data center landscape has changed with the shift to hyperscale.
Market Changes Drive the Evolution of Data Center Management
In the U.S., the average 5-megawatt data center costs $270 million to operate over 10 years, according to CBRE. In a new DCF series, learn how data center facility management is driving the evolution of REIT and data center provider operational models.
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