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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

Darpa sponsored Colosseum data center built by Silverback Data Center Solutions

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

Five Questions to Ask Your Data Storage Vendor

Approaching the task of choosing a data storage vendor can be a difficult one. From supported platforms to connectivity, company viability to disaster recovery, there are countless variables involved in deciding which company fits your business’ needs. Below are a few questions to get you started on the journey to choosing the perfect data storage vendor.

COVID-19 and Minimizing Data Center Risk

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As the COVID-19 response moves in and out of various phases, companies are moving from updating their response plans to implementing them. Each organization is different, and responses vary based on site environment, the number of COVID-19 cases in the area and government-mandated restrictions. One thing all companies hold in common, though, is their priorities: the health and safety of their staff, partners and customers; business continuity; and compliance with… Read More

5 Steps to a Flawless Data Center Migration Project

Trust Silverback with five steps to a flawless data center migration project. Step 1: Develop a Comprehensive Project Plan Do the prep work ahead of time and map out the migration in detail. Step 2: Label Every Device With a Unique Designation This helps everyone involved know at a glance that they are working with the correct device.  Step 3: Port Map Every Cable Connection Keeping the list clean will… Read More

How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation

In case you missed the June 7×24 Event, here are the videos of How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation featuring Al Nichols from Silverback Data Center Solutions. Part 1 Presentation: How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation Part 2 Q&A: Panel Discussion  7×24 Exchange SoCal Chapter Virtual Meeting, Summer 2020

Data Center Equipment Basics: What is a Server Rack?

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Providing physical support in every data center are the server racks, which house the essential hardware, from computer servers to patch panels. Several types of racks exist, and the ones you choose depend on your computing needs. The framework of a data rack can be open like a shelf or closed like a cabinet. Other factors to consider when choosing rack models include additional equipment, your data center’s security, and optimal cooling, among others. Racks… Read More

How rear-door heat exchangers solve the high-density data center problem

When the national weather services for Denmark and Switzerland upgraded their computing capacities, they each turned to supercomputers that are cooled by internal heat exchangers. It doesn’t take a supercomputer to justify liquid cooling, however. Heat exchangers have been used inside server cabinets for many years to dissipate heat and reduce the cooling needed from computer room air handing (CRAH) units. Recent advances are causing data center managers who may… Read More

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

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