In 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in a squeeze play when it came to the organization’s data center. “There were a number of problems,” says Ralph Esquibel, senior vice president of IT for the MLB team. “We had a lot of server sprawl — a lot of individual servers from different manufacturers. Part of the challenge was maintaining those various pieces of hardware and just thinking about patch… Read More

Why consider hybrid for high density data center cooling? High density data center cooling appears poised to move beyond its historic niches in high-performance computing (HPC) and cryptocurrency and gain greater adoption in traditional data centers. Businesses increasingly rely on data centers to store and process reams of complex information. A typical organization has more than a dozen data centers, which can range from a server room in the office… Read More

Autonomous driving and automation, in general, are creating unprecedented efficiency and a seemingly insatiable demand for data. This phenomenon has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated the push for digitalization, especially in industry. Data centers are an inseparable part of our digital-first consumer and industry life. But it comes at a cost:  High energy consumption and carbon emissions in an industry that is seeing an explosion of… Read More

The metaverse is a hot topic right now, and with good reason. It promises an immersive and expansive network of persistent, real-time virtual 3D worlds. A fully realized and rich digital universe that runs parallel to our physical world where you can socialize with friends, learn, meet new people, game, shop, and much more. The metaverse is still in its infancy, but it has massive potential. For example, while the… Read More

When it comes to data center design or supporting applications, no two data centers are alike. Let’s take a look at five common types of data centers and how they’re used. 1. Enterprise Data Centers An enterprise data center is a private data center facility that supports a single organization. These types of data centers are best suited for companies that have unique network needs—or companies that do enough business… Read More

Hybrid IT isn’t necessarily a jump into the cloud. Instead, it’s also an approach to creating a cloud-like ecosystem. So, what’s new, and how are organizations incorporating a cloud solution into an overall Hybrid IT strategy? To understand it, you have to look at the edge. Hybrid IT at the Edge of the Cloud Edge computing is revolutionizing the way we communicate, share data, and access critical resources. Edge ecosystems… Read More

Join Silverback Data Center Solutions at the leading data center conference for IT infrastructure and data center facilities professionals at the Austin Convention Center, March 28-31. Our line-up includes presentations, networking and a Tuesday Evening Happy Hour! Register Here for Data Center World 2022 USE CODE NICHOLS300 TO SAVE $300 ON REGISTRATION Meet us at these events, or anytime in between! ________________________ Tuesday, March 29, from 6 – 7:30 pm Silverback… Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT) sees the world move into yet another era of technological advancement, as both individuals and companies embrace the advantages it brings. IoT devices are everywhere. From smart locks and alarms to cameras that can be accessed remotely to allow us to view our pets from afar—not to mention the advent of delivery drones and smart cars, global requirement for the latest ‘thing’ has never been… Read More