M&E companies face unique challenges that many businesses never see, including a mind-boggling volume of content, data transfer bottlenecks that can arise at any point from pre-production to delivery, the huge amount of compute capacity required for rendering, and the costs associated with staying ahead of the IT curve. Download the new white paper, courtesy of CoreSite, that explores how an advanced colocation provider can set media and entertainment companies up for success.
Capacity Energy Markets: Pricing Knowledge is Power
All too often, data center users enter new markets and are greeted with unpleasant surprises on their energy spending. Download the new white paper from Stream Data Centers that covers the ins and outs of capacity energy markets for data centers, as well as the most practical ways to address your data center and colocation energy needs.
Infrared Scanning In The Data Center
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.
Safety Rules: An Update on Lithium-ion Battery Use in Critical Facilities
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.
Cybersecurity: It’s More than Just Technology
The term cybersecurity is commonly associated with the protection of digital data from theft or compromise by hackers. For enterprise customers, however, most data breaches aren’t the result of technology villains inventing new ways to do damage. Download the new white paper from Stream Data Centers that explores how the roles of compliance and physical access ensure virtual security for the enterprise.
Defining Four Edge Computing Archetypes and their Technology Requirements
Over the last several years, “edge computing” has become one of the most talked about trends in IT, and for good reason. Nearly every industry is recognizing the limitations of supporting users and emerging technologies through centralized IT infrastructures and is pushing storage and computing closer to users and devices. Download the new white paper from Vertiv to learn more about edge computing and the four edge archetypes the company has identified.
Seven Important Considerations When Choosing a Colocation Provider
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.
Thinking about Colocation? Do These 7 Things First
While the merits of in-house vs. cloud vs. colo have been vigorously debated — and will likely continue for some time — a new report is aimed at those already sold on the colo concept. Download the white paper from Instor for considerations, tips and potential landmines to watch out for those looking to utilize colocation in 2018.
A Better Way to Reach the Cloud — Connecting Should be Easy
As enterprises adopt increasingly computing-intensive workloads, such as cloudbased applications and artificial intelligence, they are using more IT resources through the cloud. Download the new white paper from Stream Data Centers that explores a better way to reach the cloud, and ways to make connecting easier.
The 10 Steps to Data Center Migration Success
Choosing the right partner is critical in establishing a seamless data center migration. Success lies deep within the details. Download the new Iron Mountain white paper to explore the 10 steps to data center migration success.
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