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Making Data Center Design More People-Friendly
March 2nd, 2011 : Rich Miller
Data centers are different from houses and offices - they are designed for servers, not people. This has often meant trade offs for data center staffers. But some data center developers are rethinking the "machines first" approach and designing data centers to be more comfortable environments for staff and visitors.
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Microsoft Eliminates Server Fans, Despite PUE Hit
January 31st, 2011 : Rich MillerMicrosoft has removed fans from servers inside its data center container modules, resulting in energy savings even though it has an adverse affect on Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). Read More
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Microsoft Starts Building Iowa Data Center
January 10th, 2011 : John RathMicrosoft is ready to move ahead with its delayed $200 million data center project in West Des Moines, Iowa. The project was first announced back in the summer of 2008 but halted when Microsoft trimmed capital spending. Read More
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The Evolution of Microsoft’s Data Centers
January 6th, 2011 : Rich MillerA series of new videos from the Microsoft Global Foundation Services team provides an overview of how the company's data center designs have evolved over three projects in two years. Read More
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Perspectives on Data Center Design: 2010
December 30th, 2010 : Colleen MillerOur Industry Perspectives section featured a variety of columns on data center design in 2010. Topics ranged from build-your-own to outsourcing, how to know if you need a data center transformation, and guidelines for implementing that transformation. Read More
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2010: Data Center Innovation Drives Change
December 21st, 2010 : Rich MillerFor the data center industry, 2010 was a watershed year in which innovation emerged on several fronts, and new approaches to data center design and operations made the jump from concept to reality. Read More
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Toshiba Offers Modular Data Center Design
November 23rd, 2010 : AdminToshiba Corporation has entered the modular data center business, the company said this week. Toshiba has completed a prototype modular design at a demonstration facility near Tokyo. Read More
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Advantages of Modular Data Center Design
October 20th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauData center designs continue to evolve, and the industry is rapidly embracing a modular approach to data center construction. This white paper from Lee Technologies outlines the many business advantages that can be achieved by modular data center designs. Read More
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How to Avoid Data Center Planning Mistakes
September 8th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauWhy do so many data center build outs and expansion projects fail? This white paper from Lee Technologies answers this question by revealing the top nine mistakes organizations make when designing and building new data center space. Read More
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