Much like many Americans, 2022 was the year data centers, and the conversations about them, went from boardrooms to living rooms. The massive shift in data needs for nearly every business, in just about every industry, meant that everyone was talking about, needing, or using cloud services provided by a data center. As the Coronavirus … Read more
When a company entrusts its IT infrastructure and networks with a data center, it wants to have an assurance that the very latest in physical security standards will be implemented. Some of these features are easy to evaluate. A data center should “look” secure, for instance, meaning it should be set back from busy highways (preferably … Read more
Today’s data centers consume huge amounts of power. Facilities-based in the United States alone consumed over 90 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2017 and industry growth trends show no signs of slowing. But what does that mean for data center customers? For organizations colocating equipment in a carrier-neutral facility, data center power management can mean quite … Read more
One of the most critical elements of a data center’s infrastructure, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides emergency power to a facility in the event that the primary power source fails. The UPS system often only provides power for a short period of time, but it keeps key systems operating until … Read more
Knowledge is power in today’s information-driven economy. That means the ability to manage and analyze big data is more important than ever for enterprises, regardless of their industry. With the right enterprise analytics strategy in place, they can minimize risk while maximizing the business value buried within their data sets. What is an Enterprise Analytics Strategy? Without … Read more
In today’s business climate, growth and scalability is essential, as well as the ability to meet industry security compliance benchmarks. As a result, utilizing a data center has become a necessity for many organizations. However, businesses want to be careful. You’re entrusting critical data and performance reliability to a partner who holds, in many cases, … Read more
Growth is an important goal for almost any business. Consistent business growth can help companies attract new investors and talent, improve profits, and create some breathing room for emergencies—after all, losing a client/customer isn’t nearly as worrying for businesses with 10,000 accounts as they are for ones with 50 accounts. However, growth is more than just … Read more
In the last few decades, technology has grown by leaps and bounds. Organizations of all sizes and industries have leveraged various IT solutions to help drive growth, profits, and productivity. One key innovation that many companies rely on is IoT devices. According to research cited in a PR Newswire release, “the Global Internet of Things … Read more
Choosing a data center solution isn’t as simple as it used to be. Today’s data center industry features many different types of facilities, and the terminology surrounding them can sometimes be contradictory or confusing. As long as data centers continue to be important to business performance and success, however, companies need to take the time … Read more
Today’s companies often live or die by their network performance. Facing pressure from customers and SLA uptime demands from their clients, organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve network efficiency and deliver better, faster, and more reliable services. That’s why edge computing architecture has emerged as an exciting new topic in the world of … Read more