Some might use the terms private cloud and colocation interchangeably, but they refer to two completely different things. The main distinction between colocation vs. cloud lies with functionality. A colocation facility operates as a data center that rents floor space to an organization that has outgrown its own data center, whereas the private cloud enables designated users within an organization to act as tenant administrators. Simply put, an organization can… Read More
Hybrid Cloud and the Colocation Industry
Why Hybrid Cloud Is Central to the Colocation Industry’s Future As public clouds grow more sophisticated, it becomes harder and harder for data center providers to build compelling offerings by selling rack space. It’s no secret that colocation providers have for years been facing a critical challenge from public clouds. As public cloud platforms like Azure and AWS grow ever more sophisticated (not to mention cheaper), it becomes harder and harder… Read More
The Top Five Data Center Industry Trends in 2021
Data centers are the foundation of the digital world. Without them, there would be limited growth capacity in Cloud computing, IoT, 5G, Big Data, and AI. As the sheer amount of data generated grows exponentially, so does the need for innovation in data center technology. “As the data gets heavier and denser, it gets harder to move,” said Chris Sharp, CTO of Digital Realty, one of the largest data center… Read More
Data Center Relocation Consultants – What Do You Need To Know?
What is a data center relocation? A data center relocation is a process of moving IT assets from one data center to another. It can also be referred to as a data center migration or a data center move. The global data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 2% during the period 2019-2025. Companies are outgrowing their existing infrastructure, increasing business capacity or launching new… Read More
Data Center Decommissioning Checklist – 7 Steps
Data center decommissioning can be a huge undertaking. It’s a complex process spread over many systems involving multiple pieces of high-value equipment. The consideration of emergency power and cooling systems add extra levels of complexity to the decommissioning and building shutdown process. State, federal and local regulations must be followed. Each system has a separate set of guidelines and requires a defined skill set which existing staff may not have. With Silverback’s data… Read More
What Will the Data Center Market Rebound Look Like in 2021?
End-user spending on the global data center market is projected to reach $200 billion in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. Despite a 10.3% decline in data center infrastructure spending in 2020 due to restricted cash flow during the pandemic, the data center market is still expected to grow year-over-year through 2024. “The priority for most companies in 2020 is keeping the lights… Read More
Support Your Data Center with Silverback Remote Hands
Silverback Remote Hands minimizes your team’s data center visits during the COVID19 crisis. Use Silverback as your remote hands, minimizing your team’s visits to data center facilities during the COVID19 crisis. Silverback’s mission is to support people who run data centers. This mission takes on special meaning in light of the current crisis. We can support clients in the San Francisco Bay… Read More
Remote Data Center Management Investments Pay Off in the Pandemic
Those who hesitated to use the technology before, now have a clear picture of its value. Bloomberg | Dec 01, 2020 The pandemic has put the value of remote data center management and monitoring tools on display. The use of this category of data center technology has gone up substantially this year, according to data center providers and industry analysts. And, according to them, it’s here to stay. Data center… Read More
Recruiting the Best IT Talent
2020 marks the start of a new decade but not the end of the IT talent shortage, which has data centers worldwide scrambling to find and retain skilled employees. It’s a skills crisis that will likely deepen throughout the 2020s as U.S. labor growth slows to only 0.4% annually, the massive Baby Boomer generation ages deeper into retirement, and colleges and universities struggle to produce enough of the skilled tech… Read More
Three Ways to Data Center Sustainability
Data center sustainability is an increasingly important consideration for many companies. Environmental responsibility is an essential part of achieving your business’s social goals and developing a positive brand perception. Various studies show that on average 70 percent of companies consider sustainability as one of their most important business priorities. When you think of sustainability, your mind will probably immediately jump into reducing your ecological footprint with renewable energy sources. But… Read More
