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Edge vs. Data Center: Unpacking the Differences in AI Deployment

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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

Exploring Data Center Liquid Cooling

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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

The Impact of Mass-Scale AI Deployment on Data Center Migration

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In recent years, the prevailing trend in data center construction has shifted toward consolidation and retirement. Companies have streamlined operations by migrating substantial workloads to the cloud, thereby reducing growth in the number of active data centers. However, this trajectory has taken a turn with the explosive rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI. The global AI infrastructure market, encompassing data centers, networks, and supporting hardware, is expected to… Read More

How To Control Data Center Costs With A Hybrid Cloud Strategy

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Small and midsize companies often face the challenge of managing their IT infrastructure while keeping costs under control. One area where costs can quickly escalate is the data center, which requires a significant investment in hardware, software and maintenance. Many clients wish to move their large data centers to the cloud, but it isn’t always possible. If you can’t make the leap to cloud-native, with the right strategy, SMBs can… Read More

Colo vs Cloud: Why one may be better than the other for HPC

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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

Colo Shutting Down? Emergency Data Center Relocation?

What happens when your data center provider shuts down? What is your contingency plan? We recently turned around a large production data center environment relocation for a Fortune 5oo wireless connectivity company: Urgent Relocation Services From Scope Definition to Go Live in One Week Monday Project Fully Scoped Tuesday Contract Signed Saturday Relocation Event Monday Mission-Critical Environment Up and Running     Not sure what you need, but need it… Read More

Choosing the Right Partner for Data Center Decommissioning Services

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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