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Michelle Lever

Generative AI and Data Centers: A dual-edged sword?

As the AI goldrush, spearheaded by technologies like Open AI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, gains momentum, its growing prevalence is driving demand in data centers, with research projecting the generative AI market to reach US$126.5 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 32% from 2022 to 2031. What’s often overlooked is generative AI’s impact on data center demand – as society integrates such technology more deeply into everyday life,… Read More

Colo Shutting Down? Emergency Data Center Relocation?

What happens when your data center provider shuts down? What is your contingency plan? We recently turned around a large production data center environment relocation for a Fortune 5oo wireless connectivity company: Urgent Relocation Services From Scope Definition to Go Live in One Week Monday Project Fully Scoped Tuesday Contract Signed Saturday Relocation Event Monday Mission-Critical Environment Up and Running     Not sure what you need, but need it… Read More

Choosing the Right Partner for Data Center Decommissioning Services

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As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, businesses are constantly upgrading their infrastructure and migrating to more modern data centers. This ongoing evolution often necessitates the decommissioning of existing data centers to make way for the new. However, decommissioning a data center is no small task. It requires meticulous planning, strategic execution, and expertise to ensure a smooth transition while mitigating risks. In this article, we will delve… Read More

How On-Premises Data Center Teams Can Adopt Cloud Principles

Embracing The Cloud The rapid evolution of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations manage their data and infrastructure. With the benefits of scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, cloud solutions have become the go-to choice for many businesses. However, as technology advances, data center teams are realizing the value of adopting cloud principles within their on-premises infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how data center teams are embracing the… Read More

Data Center Auditing Trends and Solutions

Although auditing and regulatory requirements are not typically a thrilling topic, it is crucial to recognize the significance of data center auditing in today’s fast-paced regulatory and compliance environment. With recent developments in the industry, there is a valid reason to get excited about data center auditing. The rules and regulations that govern data centers are undergoing changes, and stakeholders must stay vigilant to stay compliant with the various industry… Read More

Cutting Edge Data Center Cooling Solutions

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The data center industry is set to transform significantly, with annual capital spending projected to soar from $250 billion in 2022 to over $500 billion by 2027. This rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance AI servers, is leading to the adoption of advanced liquid cooling systems to efficiently manage heat and enhance overall efficiency. Let’s take a look at new innovations in liquid cooling technology. Aligned Data… Read More

How much will AI transform the data center real estate landscape?

ChatGPT — the web-based AI interface that responds to user questions with often strikingly human written responses. It has captured the public imagination since its release by OpenAI in November. AIs make access to a technology instant. It can create both real estate marketing emails and a biblical verse explaining how to remove a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR. Contents that seems like a massive leap toward a future envisioned in… Read More

Five Important Phases for a Successful Data Center Migration

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Five Phases for a Successful Data Center Migration As businesses grow and change, they inevitably reach a point where their existing information technology systems are unable to keep up with demand.  What is a Data Center Migration? A data center migration is the process of moving an organization’s data, applications, and IT infrastructure from one physical location or environment to another. This could involve transferring data and workloads from an… Read More

How Businesses Can Save Millions With More Efficient Data Centers

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Businesses are under great pressure to reduce their impact on the environment — and in every industry, data center power consumption is cause for significant and growing concern. That’s in part because most data centers are not designed for optimal power efficiency. An IDC survey found that the average data center wastes more than $1.4 million each year in electricity. A separate study found that a single server rack can… Read More

Looking Ahead into 2023 Data Center Industry Predictions

While 2022 proved to be a challenging year for the data center industry, 2023 is poised to bring exciting changes to the sector. Based on data from some of the world’s top research firms, including Dell’Oro Group, Forrester, and Gartner, here are five data center predictions for 2023. Increased SASE adoption Security — particularly network security — remains top of mind for data centers in 2023. According to a report… Read More