Data centers are the foundation of the digital world. Without them, there would be limited growth capacity in Cloud computing, IoT, 5G, Big Data, and AI. As the sheer amount of data generated grows exponentially, so does the need for innovation in data center technology. “As the data gets heavier and denser, it gets harder to move,” said Chris Sharp, CTO of Digital Realty, one of the largest data center… Read More
What is a data center relocation? A data center relocation is a process of moving IT assets from one data center to another. It can also be referred to as a data center migration or a data center move. The global data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 2% during the period 2019-2025. Companies are outgrowing their existing infrastructure, increasing business capacity or launching new… Read More
Data center decommissioning 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 decommissioning 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. With Silverback’s data… Read More
End-user spending on the global data center market is projected to reach $200 billion in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. Despite a 10.3% decline in data center infrastructure spending in 2020 due to restricted cash flow during the pandemic, the data center market is still expected to grow year-over-year through 2024. “The priority for most companies in 2020 is keeping the lights… Read More
Silverback Remote Hands minimizes your team’s data center visits during the COVID19 crisis. Use Silverback as your remote hands, minimizing your team’s visits to data center facilities during the COVID19 crisis. Silverback’s mission is to support people who run data centers. This mission takes on special meaning in light of the current crisis. We can support clients in the San Francisco Bay… Read More
Those who hesitated to use the technology before, now have a clear picture of its value. Bloomberg | Dec 01, 2020 The pandemic has put the value of remote data center management and monitoring tools on display. The use of this category of data center technology has gone up substantially this year, according to data center providers and industry analysts. And, according to them, it’s here to stay. Data center… Read More
2020 marks the start of a new decade but not the end of the IT talent shortage, which has data centers worldwide scrambling to find and retain skilled employees. It’s a skills crisis that will likely deepen throughout the 2020s as U.S. labor growth slows to only 0.4% annually, the massive Baby Boomer generation ages deeper into retirement, and colleges and universities struggle to produce enough of the skilled tech… Read More
Data center sustainability is an increasingly important consideration for many companies. Environmental responsibility is an essential part of achieving your business’s social goals and developing a positive brand perception. Various studies show that on average 70 percent of companies consider sustainability as one of their most important business priorities. When you think of sustainability, your mind will probably immediately jump into reducing your ecological footprint with renewable energy sources. But… Read More
Your company’s data center is mission-critical. It’s the foundation of your business and you manage it with precision. When it comes time for a data center move project, accuracy is even more important. You must start with a solid plan. Audit Essentials To create a solid plan, you will need a data center audit. If done correctly, an audit will identify infrastructure weaknesses as well as areas of strength. The… Read More
The quest to maintain operating temperatures for increasing computing densities has firms transitioning from air to liquid cooling. This article evaluates both methods. Data centers continue to pack more computing power into smaller spaces to consolidate workloads and accommodate processing-intensive applications, such as AI and advanced analytics. As a result, each rack consumes more energy and generates more heat, putting greater pressure on cooling systems to ensure safe and efficient… Read More
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