Blog Post, Data Center Operations
Do Data Breaches Hurt A Company’s Stock Value?
Over the last few years, conflicting reports have been released on whether data breaches impact stock values of companies. The question at the center of this debate remains: “If my American business suffers a cyberattack, will its value plummet on Wall Street?” The Harvard Business Review issued a staunch “no” back…
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What You Need to Know About Power Usage Effectiveness
At one time, data center efficiency was a method to measure energy consumption to which many data centers didn’t pay attention. Now, however, as nearly every business has an online component, and, in turn, a data center, data centers need to pay attention. The standard use metric is Power Usage…
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The Open Compute Project: An Overview
The Open Compute Project (OCP) has taken the data center world by storm since it was introduced by Facebook in 2011. With Facebook’s growth, the company knew that it needed to accommodate more and more people and more and more data while controlling costs and energy consumption. was last modified:…
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The Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC): Virtualization In The Data Center
The Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC): Virtualization in the Data Center One of the biggest trends in the Data Center is set to be software-defined computing, storage, and networking. In other words, the virtualization of everything. These software-defined functions are becoming so common because of their benefits: they allow organizations to…
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Data Center or Server Room: The Best Choice for Your Business
With upwards of 80 percent of enterprises and 63 percent of small and medium sized businesses investing in big data projects over recent years, and budgets of $1.6 million to $7.4 million, the question of data storage is at the forefront of many companies’ minds. One decision facing such companies as they look…
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Unconventional Data Centers
Innovative thinkers are constantly thinking of creative ways to save space and money by relocating their data centers – some that you certainly would not expect. One of the biggest reasons to choose an unconventional center is because of their environmentally friendly methods for cooling or redistributing server heat. Here, we’ll talk…
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Three Ways Your Data Center Can Save Energy
With environmental concerns on the rise, it’s more important than ever for data centers to run efficiently. From smart watches to smart cars, data centers are at the forefront of technology, and our dependence on them is only expected to grow. In the U.S. alone, industry experts predict the data center construction market will grow at a CAGR…
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4 Issues to Watch Out for – and Avoid – When Relocating Your Data Center
Whether you’re migrating your data center down the block or across the country, data center relocations can be a challenge. To make sure none of your worst relocation fears come true, consider these four potential pitfalls that can and do happen when relocating your data center. was last modified: November…
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Cooling Your Data Center: Five Methods to Try
When you’re managing a large data center, every penny counts. And one way to save a lot of pennies is by effectively cooling your data center. Not only can it save you money and make your machinery last for longer, but it is also becoming increasingly important as data moves to the cloud and…
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Choosing a New Data Center: Five Factors to Keep in Mind
You’ve finally decided to make the move. Your current data center no longer meets your needs, so you decided to start planning a data center move. With so many factors to consider and so many options available, however, choosing a new data center isn’t always an easy task. Don’t worry,…
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