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
Data Center
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 9% – 12% by 2030. Given the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change, … Read More
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
What Is a Colocation Cabinet? Exploring MTDC Infrastructure
One of the main benefits of colocation data centers is flexibility. That flexibility extends down to the server cabinet level. Most colocation providers give customers the option of renting a fraction of a cabinet. It’s the ideal solution for customers … Read More
Fueling the Future: Can Nuclear Power Help Meet Data Center Demands?
We frequently consider renewables such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy as sources of clean power for data centers. However, nuclear energy is more reliable, produces less waste, and is generated more efficiently than any of them. The U.S. is … Read More
5 Data Center Industry Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Making predictions about what the data center landscape will look like in the coming year is a difficult proposition. Data centers must continually adapt to meet ever-increasing demand and the accelerating pace of technology change. At the same time, data … Read More
High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing and Data Centers
Different data centers have different priorities. Some focus on the capacity to support growing numbers of users, applications, and devices. Others need highly efficient storage for data-intensive workloads. But in an increasing number of data centers, processing power is king. … Read More
Data Center Rack Density Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Prepare
Demand for data center services continues to increase. Organizations are generating, storing, and analyzing more data than ever before. They’re also implementing advanced applications such as machine learning, business intelligence, and operational analytics. These applications require substantial processing power. As … Read More
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): Overview and How To Shield
Electromagnetic signals are everywhere. When lightning strikes, it releases electromagnetic energy. Solar flares also cause large amounts of electromagnetic radiation. More common sources of electromagnetic signals are manmade devices such as electric motors, generators, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lights. Electromagnetic … 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