Explosive demand for network services has led to increased adoption of overhead cable management systems. Whether suspended from the ceiling, wall-mounted, or supported by racks and cabinets, overhead cable management systems are flexible and scalable. They can easily be moved, … Read More … Read More
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Examining Data Center Energy Consumption and Power Sources
Data centers consume a lot of power – the DOE reported that US data centers consumed 4.4% of total US electricity in 2023. They’re projecting demands of 6.7% – 12% by 2028. Given the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change, … Read More … Read More
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Why Data Centers Need Customized and Customizable Solutions
Data centers have many commonalities. Developers and operators tend to apply proven techniques and best practices to optimize performance and reliability. At the same time, each data center has unique characteristics that are affected by the physical layout of the … Read More … Read More
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Exploring Enterprise Network Components and Types
If data is the lifeblood of the enterprise, the network is the nervous system. The enterprise network connects users and devices so that information can flow freely. It allows IT teams to deliver services and monitor, and manage systems. Thanks … Read More … Read More
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What Is a Power Whip in the Data Center Industry?
GPUs vs. CPUs: What’s the Difference?
Artificial intelligence has quickly seen widespread adoption across various industries and applications. The key to AI’s rapid development and adoption cycles is a technology known as graphics processing units (GPUs). GPUs deliver the computing power AI and high-performance computing applications … Read More … Read More
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What Is Distributed Computing?
The distributed computing model harnesses the resources of multiple networked computers to solve a problem. Each computer within the distributed system has its own processing power. However, the distributed system appears to function as one powerful computer. … Read More
AI Data Centers: Optimizing for the Future
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become the top buzzword in the IT industry. The AI frenzy began in earnest with the release of ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022. Within days, the chatbot had more than a million users. Major search engines … Read More … Read More
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Overcoming Data Center Supply Chain Challenges
Demand for data center services remains high, prompting significant investments in new construction and expansion. However, ongoing supply chain challenges remain a check on the industry. In a survey by the Uptime Institute, 75 percent of organizations reported some type … Read More … Read More
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Cloud Repatriation: Reverse Cloud Migration as a Data Center Strategy
Cloud adoption remains strong, but cloud repatriation is also a leading trend. In a recent AFCOM survey, 83 percent of respondents said they were repatriating workloads back to on-premises data centers or colocation facilities. Databases, enterprise applications, and custom software … Read More … Read More
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