Has the location for your data center facility been properly vetted? There are many considerations, and they have evolved considerably since many existing data centers were constructed and put into production. Basic Data Center Location Requirements First, from TIA-924-A-2012 (these are very basic requirements; they must be satisfied before any discussion of Tier 3 or …
When researching data center providers or reviewing plans to build out your own, it’s likely you’ve come across the Uptime Institute’s Tier classifications for data centers. Ranging from Tier I to Tier IV, these classifications are considered the industry standard to determine the availability of a facility. To earn the highest Tier rating of IV, …
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Data center uptime is at the top of every IT professional’s priority list. Keep it running 24/7, and you’re assured that your company is capable of meeting client needs and, of course, staying profitable. However, instead of uptime getting better, it appears to be getting worse in the industry if 2015 was any indicator. And …
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This year, Lifeline Data Centers exhibited and presented at Data Center World, which was a great event held in Las Vegas from March 14 to March 18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Cocktail Hour & Exhibition Hall As an event sponsor, we hosted a cocktail hour on Wednesday, March 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. …
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Just as consumers don’t have a high tolerance for glitches that make the lights go out or other utilities to crash, they will fully expect data center uptime to be around the 100 percent rate with the increasing emergence of connected devices at home and at work. That’s what a speaker told attendees during the …
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If you’ve done any research on data centers, particularly colocation centers, you’ve likely come across Uptime Institute’s rating system — which have been guiding standards in the industry for more than 20 years. The Institute awards Tier ratings ranging from I to IV based on a number of complex factors, with the Tier IV rating …
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Lifeline Data Centers is proud to announce that we will be attending Data Center World this year. The event is held in Las Vegas from March 14 to March 18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and we’d love to invite our clients, friends, and readers to join us. Cocktail Hour & Exhibition Hall We …
When it comes to ranking the top security threats the United States is facing, cybercrime comes out in the No. 1 spot — ahead of terrorism and stockpiled nuclear arms. That’s according to a report by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence. And, as a nation, it’s costing us $100 billion each year, impacting more …
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Cyber security is increasingly becoming a hot topic globally, as small businesses to government entities come under attack by hackers. And experts across the nation are weighing in on the best way to accomplish that goal. Here are some of the latest tips and advice experts are giving on how businesses can best protect their …
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With the U.S. Senate close to making a decision on a crucial bill involving cyber attacks, businesses are taking sides on whether or not the measure — if passed into legislation — will be in their best interests. Here are just a few things you should know about the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA S. …
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