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With the demands on data centers increasing, fueled in part by the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, expectations are rising for uptime to remain consistent — at 100 percent 24/7. Yet, there is also an increasing expectation that data centers will address the equally rising demand for power.

The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, has launched a “Better Buildings Challenge” initiative that encourages commercial buildings, institutions, and multi-level housing developments to reduce energy consumption 20 percent by 2020. Within a five-year period, partners in the program have contributed

In the IT/tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, it’s easy to search for the trends and successes that are catapulting companies to success. However, it’s a good idea to look at what isn’t working. That’s why InformationWeek included a question about the mistakes 100 IT leaders made in an extensive survey.

More specifically, the survey questioned the IT experts about the mistakes they made when it came to working with vendors. Following are several of their most commonly cited vendor mishaps. Maybe they will help you determine where

As if the data center industry needed another reminder of vulnerabilities facing companies, a widespread cyber attack recently impacted millions of personal devices connected to the internet, including routers and security cameras.

According to a representative for Dyn, which was the primary target, the incident was unprecedented. “What we discovered was that it was a part of an botnet attack called the Mirai botnet, which basically goes into folks’ homes and takes over Internet of Things devices and literally turns them into attack vectors,” said Kyle York, chief strategy officer, in

As companies continue to seek out solutions using the cloud, companies are increasingly turning their attention to analytics/business intelligence — in addition to cybersecurity, according to an annual survey released by the Society for Information Management (SIM).

These trends are necessarily new. However, the survey did reveal that many companies are now considering “innovation” a top priority as part of the IT category.

Based on the survey, which included responses by IT managers and CIOs, innovation gained more importance since 2014 — from eighth most important management concern to fourth most cited concern

As a leader in electrical components, Mitsubishi’s Electrical Products & Solutions (EPS) Magazine is the ultimate purchasing guide for electrical contractors. The magazine does a great job of providing valuable, relevant and timely information that can be used to make educated purchase decisions regarding anything electrical.

In the November 2016 issue of EPS Magazine, we were interviewed about our innovations in the data center field, which have included our optimal use of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and the construction of our EMP-ready data center in Fort Wayne.

The number one priority of any

Many organizations aren’t implementing cybersecurity measures enough to protect them against future risks — a trend that could cause as many as 60 percent of them to suffer major service failures by 2020.

That was among the findings in recent research conducted by the research firm Gartner. The special report points to the increasing transition to digital business along with the shift to external services outside of the IT department’s control. Those are areas that could potentially lead to cybersecurity risks, according to Gartner.

Cybersecurity will become increasingly critical as a result

Financial, medical and retail institutions are just among the few entities put on alert in the wake of crippling cyber attacks. Now a U.S. government agency is calling on automakers to take measures to guard against cyber attacks, especially with the emergence of new vehicles that increasingly rely on electronic and computer systems that are susceptible to hacks.

The new guidelines, which were recently issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, propose developing layers of protection that are capable of securing vehicles throughout its life expectancy.

“Cybersecurity Best Practices for

There’s no question the demand for IT is increasing, spurred by a digital revolution that includes Internet of Thing devices and Big Data. And it’s a challenge for companies to identify ways to implement renewable energy initiatives to offset the power used by data centers.

According to the results of an AFCOM State of the Data Center survey, 70 percent of IT specialists reported that their companies’ power density had increased during the previous three years, with 26 percent of them describing it as a significant hike.

As a result, these companies

For the past several years, the Internet of Things has been promising homes and businesses that are smarter — adapting to make our lives more convenient. However, adoption of devices and products, such as driverless cars and smart door locks, may not be accelerating as fast as anticipated — primarily because of concerns about data security.

While the Consumer Technology Association predicted that the sale of smart home devices would grow by 21 percent this year with projected sales of $1.2 billion, other studies show that there has been some consumer

Climate change is among the trends projected to impact the data center industry within the next 5 years, according to forecasts by researchers. And the growing acceptance of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices will continue to shape the future of data centers.

Research firm Gartner predicted that 90 percent of large data centers will respond to widespread environmental and socioeconomic trends by revising their strategies.

Based on research by Gartner and other industry experts, the following are changes that will force IT professionals to adapt through innovation:

Demand for increased security. While