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Colocation and the Healthcare Industry

As the COVID-19 virus has impacted almost every way of life around the globe, it is heartening to know that we’re living in an age where data-driven computer models can complete certain medical tasks more accurately than doctors. For instance, a recent study published in the journal “Nature” found that artificial intelligence is more accurate than medical professionals at diagnosing breast cancer through mammogram analysis. The AI program reduced false… Read More

Edge Computing on the Rise

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One of the leading topics in the data center industry these days is edge computing—but what is it exactly? In terms of data, edge computing is both the location and the way information is processed and supplied. Instead of content being rocketed off to the cloud at a data center hundreds or even thousands of miles away, those servers are literally on the edge of the devices being used because… Read More

The Ideal Data Center Engineer: Hard and Soft Skill Sets

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The U.S. data center market is expected to be worth $10 billion by 2023 — growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2018-2023—with no chance of slowing down anytime soon. Automation, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning systems are rapidly changing normal data center operations, making it difficult to predict what the industry will be like in the long-term. Because of this accelerated growth and… Read More

Silverback and The Forklift Ballet

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Original Post By: IEEE The Forklift Ballet: How DARPA Trucked Its Massive Radio-Frequency Testbed Across the United States Colosseum, the centerpiece of DARPA’s Spectrum Collaboration Challenge, just took its first road trip for the AI challenge’s live finale at MWC Los Angeles When it comes to relocating a data center, Joel Gabel is an expert. But when the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected the company he works for, Pivot Technology Services, to help them… Read More

How to Anticipate and Overcome Problems in Your Data Center Migration

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There are many situations which may necessitate a data center migration. Maybe you need to relocate to a larger data center because your infrastructure has grown beyond the capacity of your current facility. Your company may want to consolidate your IT infrastructure, or perhaps your company isn’t satisfied with your current data center provider, and you’ve decided to move your infrastructure to another provider. Whatever your reason, a data center… Read More

How is Demand Driving Data Center Market Growth?

Technology is rapidly changing the economic landscape and creating new opportunities for more organizations to consider how they can expand their IT solutions to capitalize on emerging markets. However, many companies aren’t giving much thought to how data centers, especially smaller operations can play a significant role in helping support leveraging new technologies in a way that will allow them to be more effective and efficient. The demands for new… Read More

Guidelines for Installing Server Racks

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Server rack installation in your data center can be complicated. Thorough planning and thoughtful preparation are both key components for ensuring a successful, hassle-free installation experience. The following are essential guidelines when preparing an installation or data center move. Make a plan: Which coworkers will be impacted by a server rack installation or move? Collaborate with them so they can schedule their projects accordingly. Anticipate possible expansion: During the server… Read More

Q&A: How Data Centers Can Become More Energy Efficient

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Original Post in Digital Journal As the world becomes more digital, electricity consumption in data centers will surge — that number could rise to 8 percent of the global total by 2030. A leading expert looks at energy efficiency options. Businesses are completely reliant on the technology — the infrastructure uses electricity to power storage equipment, servers, backups and cooling infrastructure (most servers need temperatures below 80 degrees). However, while businesses may… Read More

Edge Computing Architecture

From an article in Channel Futures Over the past couple of years, edge computing architecture has garnered increasing attention. The edge is fueling much of the technology change on the horizon. Indeed, edge computing architecture will enable many of the technologies that define the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is poised to change how we live, work and interrelate. Immersive, data-intensive experiences and legions of internet-of-things (IoT)-connected devices – Statista estimates there will be 75… Read More

Data Center Cabling – Challenges and Solutions

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There are a number of potential problems when planning and executing data center cabling. Whether it’s an incorrect cable type, reversed polarity or poor physical installation conditions, a confusing cabling landscape can cause increased downtime.  Following a well-planned data center cabling process is imperative to completing a project on time and within budget. Here, we outline potential challenges and how to prevent creating a confusing cabling environment.  Design the network… Read More

Just How Many Edges are There?

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Excerpt from the original article by Scott Fulton: Thinking about edge computing can be like a differential equation: several inputs and even more outcomes. Like an oval, the topology of an enterprise data center network has one edge. But, like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you can’t see the entire circuit from anyplace you happen to sit. The authors of the annual State of the Edge report limit their definition of… Read More

Data Center Standards in 2020

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Back in 2010, Uptime Institute began implementing standards for the operational sustainability of data centers. A decade on, those standards are still the highest gauge by which data centers measure their efficacy. Looking to 2020, it’s impressive that Uptime Institute has completed 1,250 tier certifications, from core to edge.  The Institute’s Tier Standard system has long been influential where enterprise data centers are concerned and continuing to uphold data center… Read More