As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its deployment across various environments—from centralized data centers to decentralized edge devices—demonstrates its versatility and breadth. Understanding the distinctions between AI at the edge and AI at the data center is essential for leveraging these technologies effectively. Processing Location and Latency AI at the data center involves powerful servers located in centralized facilities that handle extensive computations and data storage. For instance, training… Read More
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Exploring Data Center Liquid Cooling
Efficiency, Options, and Misconceptions Are you part of the data center paradigm shift? Analysts project that the global market for data center liquid cooling will surge by 24.4% by 2028*. Buckle up for a high-speed ride into a future where innovation meets unprecedented growth! At Data Center World 2023, Silverback Data Center Solutions engaged a standing-room-only audience with a workshop that delved into the question of the moment: When will… Read More
Colo vs Cloud: Why one may be better than the other for HPC
An example of Colocation vs Cloud for High-Performance Compute (HPC) SEO Firm, Ahrefs, finds cloud to be cost-prohibitive for its high density computing needs. Ahrefs estimates it would cost $400 million over three years if it were to switch from its colocation environment to AWS. In the fast-paced world of technology, where computational demands are escalating, the choice between colocation and cloud infrastructure is pivotal for companies that rely on… Read More
Data Center Location as a Key Step in Climate Change Success
In most cases, data center operators decide where to build data centers based on factors such as the cost of construction in the potential areas, the proximity of the data center to end users, and the types of energy sources available to power a data center in a certain area. One important factor they don’t always think about, however, is how climate change could impact their data center depending on… Read More
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
Choosing the Right Partner for Data Center Decommissioning Services
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
Cutting Edge Data Center Cooling Solutions
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
How Businesses Can Save Millions With More Efficient Data Centers
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