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
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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
Silverback at Data Center World 2022
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
How the IoT is Impacting Micro Data Center Growth
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
2022 Tech Predictions. How Will They Impact Data Centers Solutions?
A Brief Look at the Present 2021 was a rebound year from 2020, when infrastructure spending was stifled by 10% due to an industry-wide cash flow shortage sparked by the pandemic. The demand was there. The money was not. In a 2021 report on digital infrastructure, real estate analyst CBRE found that new data facilities broke ground at a 42% gain over the year prior, and data center providers made… Read More
How Can Data Centers Leave a Greener Footprint?
Worldwide, the data center industry is estimated to consume between 200 terawatt hours (TWh) and 500 TWh of electrical energy every year. That means that, annually, it uses between about one per cent to three per cent of global power output. In 2021, data centers have been found to be responsible for 2% of the world’s CO2 emissions which is equivalent to the entirety of the global airline industry. This represents… Read More
It’s Time Data Centers Reduce Power Consumption By Improving Utilization
The importance of saving electricity consumption in data centers has increased, and the main reason is the rising price of electricity and environmental issues. In large-scale data centers populated with thousands of servers, an enormous amount of power is consumed every minute of every hour, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars every month—and millions every year. It goes without saying (but still bears mentioning) that this is a major point of… Read More
6 Data Center Trends to Watch
Data-center owners and operators face increasing complexity and operational challenges as they look to improve IT resiliency, build out capacity at the edge, and retain skilled staff in a tight labor market. Meanwhile, use of the public cloud for mission-critical workloads is up, according to Uptime Institute, even as many enterprises seek greater transparency into cloud providers’ operations. These are some of the highlights of 2021’s Global Data Center… Read More
Silverback’s Al Nichols for the AFCOM win!
THE AFCOM CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS 2020 had some amazing contributions of individuals and local AFCOM chapters who rose above to continue to advance the data center industry and keep AFCOM communities connected. Alicia Schap, AFCOM’s association manager, announced the winners at Data Center World in Orlando last week. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member whose membership, and local and national contributions and involvement, have made a… Read More
Five Reasons Cloud Repatriation Should Be Part of Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation Beyond the Cloud Five or ten years ago, digital transformation strategies often centered around cloud migration. Today, most businesses have adopted the cloud, but the results haven’t always aligned with expectations. To advance along the digital transformation path, forward-thinking organizations might consider cloud repatriation. This approach allows businesses to correct earlier missteps in their digital transformation efforts. Here’s why cloud repatriation should be integral to modern digital transformation… Read More
