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Gaining More Efficiency from Power Distribution Within Data Centers
May 15th, 2013 : Bill KleymanAs the reliance on the modern data center continues to grow, organizations are continuously looking for ways to optimize their environments. Today’s business demands are placing new challenges on the data center infrastructure. Read More
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NY Times: Data Centers Acting as ‘Wildcat Power Utilities’
May 13th, 2013 : Rich MillerThe New York Times has resumed its critique of the data center business, suggesting that the industry has become a "wildcat power utility" by reselling power to customers at a profit. The Times report examines the use of REIT structures by data center operators. Read More
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How to Ensure Your Monitoring Meets Your Needs
April 29th, 2013 : Bill KleymanWith IT consumerization, more devices, and a lot more data – the reliance on the corporate data center will only continue to grow. Administrators are being tasked with running a leaner and more efficient data center all while keeping costs down. It’s clear that resources will always be finite. Furthermore, some resources can be very [...] Read More
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Schneider Electric Addresses the Dangers of Arc Flash
April 16th, 2013 : Jason VergeArc flash is a serious safety issue for electrical maintenance, and Schneider Electric is taking the initiative on this issue. Schneider says its Virtual Main Arc Flash Mitigation system is a new concept which reduces arc flash energy across the entire low-voltage switchgear. Read More
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A Model-Based Approach to Data Center Energy Management
April 3rd, 2013 : Bill KleymanAdvanced modeling can help administrators better understand how power and resources are being used within a data center, as explained in this white paper from Power Analytics.. Read More
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Emerson Adapts Open Compute, Eyes HyperScale Market
January 16th, 2013 : Rich MillerEmerson Network Power will attend The Open Compute Summit to show off a rack solution that integrates concepts of the Open Rack specification, created with off-the-shelf components. Emerson is also launching a new consulting initiative that will target operators of large "hyperscale" data centers. Read More
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Substation Unleashes More Power in Prineville
January 14th, 2013 : Rich MillerThe opening of a new electrical substation in Prineville, Oregon will add 350 megawatts of capacity to the local power grid, clearing the way for additional data center development. Read More
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Green Grid: Eco Mode Offers UPS Savings, With Caveats
January 10th, 2013 : Jason VergeThe energy-saving UPS configuration known as "eco mode" has become a viable option to help increase energy efficiency and save costs in the data center, according to The Green Grid, which offers some caveats and tips on implemention. Read More
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RF Code, Server Tech Integrate for Consolidated View
January 9th, 2013 : Jason VergeRF Code andServer Tech announced an integration. Information gathered from RF Code’s sensors now flows into SPM software, giving a consolidated view of power and environmental data. Read More
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Building A Cloud-Savvy Model for TCO and ROI
How Storage is Shaping The Cloud Data Center
Bringing Colo to the Customer: Modular Gets Local
Microsoft’s $1 Billion Data Center
