While 2022 proved to be a challenging year for the data center industry, 2023 is poised to bring exciting changes to the sector. Based on data from some of the world’s top research firms, including Dell’Oro Group, Forrester, and Gartner, here are five data center predictions for 2023. Increased SASE adoption Security — particularly network security — remains top of mind for data centers in 2023. According to a report… Read More
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Cloud vs On-Premise? Here are Five Factors to Consider
In today’s world of enterprise IT, there are many factors that a company must consider in order to decide whether a cloud infrastructure is the right fit. Conversely, there are many companies that are unable to make the leap into the cloud, instead relying on their tried-and-true legacy and on-premise applications and software to do business. On Premise vs. Cloud It’s no surprise that cloud computing has grown in popularity as much… Read More
How Modular Data Centers Can Provide a Foundation of Sustainability
When it comes to data, what was once novel is now typical – the internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, just to name a few. A similar pattern shows up in data centers, where concepts once seen as novel and emerging are now becoming more commonplace. One such example is the rapid growth in adoption of prefabricated modular data center systems (PMDCs). A recent survey of 228 data center executives… Read More
Data Center Modernization – impact on performance, availability and reliability
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
Planning for High Density Data Center Cooling? Consider a Hybrid Approach.
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
Why a Digital First World Needs Zero Carbon Data Centers
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
How Edge Computing Will Become Critical Support for the Metaverse
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
Silverback Core Concepts: Five Types of Data Centers
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
When will Data Centers Switch to Liquid Cooling?
Liquid cooling technology has been steadily gaining traction in the data center industry due to its ability to efficiently dissipate heat generated by HPC’s (high-performance computing systems). Many have steadfastly cooled vast white spaces with air, with no intention of adopting other cooling methods. According to an Uptime Institute survey, a majority of enterprise IT operators (85 percent) do not employ direct liquid cooling. Interestingly, the percentage of operators unwilling… Read More
How Smart Data Centers and Businesses are Leveraging Hybrid IT
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