Uptime

How to Prevent Data Center Fires: Lessons from the Biggest Incidents
Outages
How to Prevent Data Center Fires: Lessons from the Biggest IncidentsHow to Prevent Data Center Fires: Lessons from the Biggest Incidents

Data center fires can lead to employee injuries, downtime, and loss of customer trust. Learn vital lessons from major incidents to improve safety.

byAlyse Burnside
Oct 8, 2024
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Choosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving Uptime
Uptime
Choosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving UptimeChoosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving Uptime
byChristopher Tozzi
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Data Storage
The Pros and Cons of Public Cloud Storage for Data Center BackupsThe Pros and Cons of Public Cloud Storage for Data Center Backups
byChristopher Tozzi
Sep 23, 2024
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A Google data center in Eemshaven, Netherlands
Outages
A History of Google Cloud and Data Center OutagesA History of Google Cloud and Data Center Outages
byData Center Knowledge
Sep 9, 2024
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Risks Threaten the Physical Infrastructure of Data CentersCybersecurity Risks Threaten the Physical Infrastructure of Data Centers
byIndustry Perspectives
Sep 2, 2024
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Thermal image of a cold aisle with server racks in a data center.
Data Center Software
Dynamic Operations: Safeguard Your Data Center With CFD Simulation SoftwareDynamic Operations: Safeguard Your Data Center With CFD Simulation Software
byIndustry Perspectives
Aug 21, 2024
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Data center news roundup
Data Center Construction
Data Center News Roundup: AI Market Growth and New Builds
Data Center News Roundup: AI Market Growth and New Builds
Aug 16, 2024
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byDylan Fisher
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Uptime
The Biggest Threats to Data Center Uptime – and How to Overcome Them
The Biggest Threats to Data Center Uptime – and How to Overcome Them
Aug 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
A diesel-powered backup data center generator helping to ensure uptime.
Energy & Power Supply
Data Center Generator Market Projected to Surpass $2.1B by 2032
Data Center Generator Market Projected to Surpass $2.1B by 2032
Aug 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
Uptime Institute Data Center Survey
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Data Center Industry Survey Highlights Cost, AI, and Sustainability Challenges
Data Center Industry Survey Highlights Cost, AI, and Sustainability Challenges
Aug 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner
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Uptime
Data Center Disaster Recovery: Essential Measures for Business Continuity
Data Center Disaster Recovery: Essential Measures for Business Continuity
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlyse Burnside
US city in a heat wave
Outages
How Heat Waves and AI Challenges Are Piling Pressure on Data Centers
How Heat Waves and AI Challenges Are Piling Pressure on Data Centers
Jul 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy
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Cloud
Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?
Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?
Jun 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKlaus Haller
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Networking
Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance
Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance
Jun 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBob Wallace
Data center fire illustration
Outages
Incident Response: Lessons Learned from a Data Center Fire
Incident Response: Lessons Learned from a Data Center Fire
Jun 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDrew Robb
ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies
Outages
ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies
ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
Amazon Web Services homepage through magnifying glass. AWS is a secure cloud services platform, offering compute power, database storage.
Outages
A History of AWS Cloud and Data Center Outages
A History of AWS Cloud and Data Center Outages
Apr 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
Operations at TSMC and Nvidia are resuming following a deadle earthquake in Taiwan
Uptime
TSMC Resumes Operations Day After Deadly Quake
TSMC Resumes Operations Day After Deadly Quake
Apr 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Outages
Outage Alert: Weather Service Warning Systems Fail During Severe Storm Outbreak
Outage Alert: Weather Service Warning Systems Fail During Severe Storm Outbreak
Apr 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Networking
In-Sync: The Crucial Role of Timing in Data Centers
In-Sync: The Crucial Role of Timing in Data Centers
Apr 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
TSMC logo seen on a company building in Hsinchu
Data Center Chips
TSMC Halts Some Chipmaking, Evacuates Plants After Major Quake
TSMC Halts Some Chipmaking, Evacuates Plants After Major Quake
Apr 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Operations & Management
The Essential Steps for Planning and Executing a Data Center Migration
The Essential Steps for Planning and Executing a Data Center Migration
Apr 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
Julius Baer Group branch office in Frankfurt
Outages
Julius Baer Suffered Tech Crash That Left Bank, Clients Offline
Julius Baer Suffered Tech Crash That Left Bank, Clients Offline
Feb 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers
Uptime
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers
Jan 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
Singapore Says 2.5m Transactions Failed in DBS, Citi Outage
Uptime
Singapore Says 2.5m Transactions Failed Amid Data Center Disruption
Singapore Says 2.5m Transactions Failed Amid Data Center Disruption
Nov 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Uptime
Should You Use Multiple Availability Zones in the Cloud?
Should You Use Multiple Availability Zones in the Cloud?
Oct 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
Singapore's DBS Says Mobile Wallet Services Back to Normal
Uptime
Singapore's DBS Says Mobile Wallet Services Back to Normal
Singapore's DBS Says Mobile Wallet Services Back to Normal
Oct 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
DBS was impacted by an outage at an Equinix data center
Uptime
DBS, Citi's Banking Services Resume After Data Center Disruption
DBS, Citi's Banking Services Resume After Data Center Disruption
Oct 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Definition of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
Uptime
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
Jul 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
Data center network
Uptime
What Is Fastly and Why a Slew of Websites Went Offline
What Is Fastly and Why a Slew of Websites Went Offline
Jun 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg
Parler
Uptime
Rebekah Mercer “Wrote Checks” for Data Centers to Relaunch Parler
Rebekah Mercer “Wrote Checks” for Data Centers to Relaunch Parler
Mar 17, 2021
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik
OVH SBG2 data center in Strasbourg destroyed by fire on March 10 2021
Uptime
Fire Has Destroyed OVH’s Strasbourg Data Center (SBG2)
Fire Has Destroyed OVH’s Strasbourg Data Center (SBG2)
Mar 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik
An Oncor power substation is surrounded by snow in Waco, Texas, on February 18, 2021.
Uptime
Most Texas Data Centers Weathered the Storm, But Things Did Not Go Smoothly
Most Texas Data Centers Weathered the Storm, But Things Did Not Go Smoothly
Mar 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik
Parler
Uptime
Parler Is Back Online, Running On Cloud Hosting Provider SkySilk
Parler Is Back Online, Running On Cloud Hosting Provider SkySilk
Feb 16, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg
The VMware area on the expo floor at VMworld 2019
Uptime
Top 5 Data Center Stories of the Week: February 5, 2021
Top 5 Data Center Stories of the Week: February 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge

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Cables
Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure
Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure

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Building Sustainable Data Centers: Innovations in Construction and Energy Use
Green Materials
Building Sustainable Data Centers: Innovations in Construction and Energy Use
Building Sustainable Data Centers: Innovations in Construction and Energy Use

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Data Center Construction
Tracking the Explosive Growth of India’s Data Center Market
Tracking the Explosive Growth of India’s Data Center Market

Oct 23, 2024

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Maximizing Your Data Center’s Market Appeal: Strategies for a Successful Sale
Maximizing Your Data Center’s Market Appeal: Strategies for a Successful Sale

Oct 31, 2024

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Switchboards vs. Switchgears: What’s Best for Data Centers?
Switchboards vs. Switchgears: What’s Best for Data Centers?

Oct 31, 2024

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