Modular and lean data centers are imperative for efficiency. However, it is very difficult for a data center to switch over to become “modular” or “lean” overnight. Efforts towards the making of a truly modular and lean data center start…
The raised floor has been an integral part of data center design for decades. In fact, many veterans often define a data center as an enclosed computer space that has a raised floor. It is not surprising that the numbers…
Data centers are power hogs. In the US, these facilities alone are responsible for about 2% of the total energy usage in the country (according to research by Villanova University). If all the data centers of the world are put…
In today’s age of heightened security concerns, one would assume that businesses safeguard their networks. However, the reality is that about one out of every four businesses fail to carry out even the most basic security reviews of their operations. A business…
The mention of data centers conjures up images of racks and racks of equipment with lights blinking and power supplies buzzing. However, efficient data centers don’t always have to be like that. As of late, data centers have started to…
