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
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The Complete Data Center Migration Checklist
A data center migration can be a huge undertaking. It’s a complex process spread over many systems involving multiple pieces of high-value equipment. The consideration of emergency power and cooling systems add extra levels of complexity to the migration and building shutdown process. State, federal and local regulations must be followed. Each system has a separate set of guidelines and requires a defined skill set which existing staff may not have. In our… 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). At the same time, we’ve seen an immense amount of white space resolutely cooled by air, with no plan of ever being cooled by anything else. According to an Uptime Institute survey, a majority of enterprise IT operators (85 percent) do not employ direct… 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
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
Data Center Trends To Follow For A Competitive Edge
As the world becomes more automated, the role of data centers grows more critical. Our hybrid IT infrastructure is ripe for innovation, which is fortunate because the demands are great and so are the challenges. As an industry, we must meet calls for accelerated capacity across the globe while improving data center sustainability and ushering in a new age of sustainability reporting. Let’s take a moment to look at some… 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