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The Importance of Real-Time Power Monitoring
January 11th, 2012 : Michael PottsThis white paper from Raritan answers some of the most challenging questions associated with energy management while providing detailed explanations of how to correct some of the most common false assumptions regarding power consumption in the data center. Read More
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Active Power Gets $10 Million Flywheel Order
January 9th, 2012 : Rich MillerFlywheel specialist Active Power has received a $10 million order from one of the leading power distributors in Switzerland, marking the company's largest single order to date in terms of dollar value. Read More
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Energy Efficiency: The Software-Oriented Approach
December 28th, 2011 : Michael PottsPower efficiency is becoming a primary concern to data centers. Advances in server equipment technologies and computing power have led to higher load densities in the computer room, making energy efficiency of high importance to data center operators. Read More
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New Study Reinforces Case for DC Power Savings
November 30th, 2011 : Rich MillerFive years after a key study outlining the potential energy savings for DC power distribution, adoption remains limited, even as the data center industry aggressively pursues a wide array of other energy savings strategies. Advocates of DC power continue to make the case for DC distribution in data centers, and at the Data Center Efficiency Summit presented a new case study showing gains over AC systems. Read More
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Rethink Power Monitoring
November 23rd, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauIn "Power Monitoring for Modern Data Centers" noted Electrical Engineer, Reza Tajali, P.E. of Square D Power Systems Engineering, offers a quick but insightful understanding of data center energy consumption and how to measure it. Read More
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ComRent Highlights Rack-Mounted Load Bank
November 22nd, 2011 : Michael PottsComRent, a load bank rental solutions and services company has announced the development of its CRLS 11.5 rack-mounted load bank system, which it says allows for a more accurate validation test compared to using floor standing load banks for CRAC and Chiller System capacity tests. Read More
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ABB Teams With IO on DC-Powered Modules
November 2nd, 2011 : Rich MillerABB continues to invest in direct current (DC) power technology, which offers the potential for simplifying power distribution systems in data centers. Today ABB said it is partnering with IO on the development of a new data center module based on direct current (DC) power. Read More
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Power Assure Raises $13.5 Million
September 26th, 2011 : Rich MillerData center energy management specialist Power Assure has closed a new round of funding, securing $13.5 million in Series B financing from an investor group led by strategic partner ABB. Read More
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PDI Acquired by Smiths in $235 Million Deal
September 2nd, 2011 : Rich MillerPower Holdings Inc., the parent company of power equipment specialist Power Distribution Inc. (PDI), has been acquired by Smith Interconnect for $235 million, the two companies said today. Read More
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Microsoft’s $1 Billion Data Center
