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AI Data Centers

Assessing AI's Impact on Data Center Heating and Cooling Needs Assessing AI's Impact on Data Center Heating and Cooling Needs

Higher heat loads are likely to become commonplace in data centers that host AI workloads. Here, we assess the short- and long-term impacts – and potential mitigation strategies.

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Nov 4, 2024

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Spending on the Cloud is Booming, but Telcos Leave Half of Their Capacity Unused Spending on the Cloud is Booming, but Telcos Leave Half of Their Capacity Unused

byMike Dano, Light Reading

Oct 30, 2024

1 Min Read

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Data Center Chips

What AMD and Intel’s Alliance Means for Data Center Operators What AMD and Intel’s Alliance Means for Data Center Operators

Oct 18, 2024

1 Min Read

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What Is Server Consolidation and How Can It Improve Data Center Efficiency?What Is Server Consolidation and How Can It Improve Data Center Efficiency?

byChristopher Tozzi

Oct 15, 2024

1 Min Read

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Physical Security

Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

byPam Baker, InformationWeek

Oct 9, 2024

1 Min Read

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AI Data Centers

Benchmark to Breakthrough: How Standardized Testing Propels AI Innovation Benchmark to Breakthrough: How Standardized Testing Propels AI Innovation

byIndustry Perspectives

Oct 9, 2024

1 Min Read

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Data Center Career Development

IT Pros Weigh Salary, Flexibility, and Mental Health as Burnout Looms

IT Pros Weigh Salary, Flexibility, and Mental Health as Burnout Looms

byNathan Eddy, Contributor

Choosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving Uptime

Choosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving Uptime

Choosing the Right Data Center UPS: 5 Key Factors for Improving Uptime

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Security & Risk Management

Managing Risk: Is Your Data Center Insurance up to the Test?

Managing Risk: Is Your Data Center Insurance up to the Test?

byIndustry Perspectives

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How to Effectively Manage Your Hardware in Colocation Data Centers

How to Effectively Manage Your Hardware in Colocation Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Career Development

Data Center Administrator Essentials: Key Skills and Responsibilities

Data Center Administrator Essentials: Key Skills and Responsibilities

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Neurodiversity in IT Workplace to Bridge Talent Gaps

Embracing Neurodiversity in IT Workplace to Bridge Talent Gaps

byNathan Eddy, Contributor

VMware has announced the upcoming launch of VCF 9 for data centers

Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators

Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators

byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer

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Data Center Career Development

Data Center Knowledge’s 2024 Salary Report

Data Center Knowledge’s 2024 Salary Report

byDrew Robb, Wendy Schuchart

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Maximize ROI: 6 Key Questions for Effective Data Center Optimization

Maximize ROI: 6 Key Questions for Effective Data Center Optimization

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Well-Intentioned Things IT Leaders Do That Hurt Team Productivity

Well-Intentioned Things IT Leaders Do That Hurt Team Productivity

byInformationWeek

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Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?

Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

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Data Observability

The Hidden Hurdles of Data Center Observability and How to Overcome Them

The Hidden Hurdles of Data Center Observability and How to Overcome Them

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Integrity: The Hidden Challenge in Hybrid IT Strategies

Data Integrity: The Hidden Challenge in Hybrid IT Strategies

byIndustry Perspectives

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Cloud Migration Means Teamwork: Everyone’s Involved

Cloud Migration Means Teamwork: Everyone’s Involved

byNathan Eddy, Contributor

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A History of Microsoft Azure Outages

A History of Microsoft Azure Outages

byData Center Knowledge Contributors

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Data Center Infrastructure Management

DCIM Market to Reach $6.3B by 2030 – Omdia

DCIM Market to Reach $6.3B by 2030 – Omdia

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Incident Response: Lessons Learned from a Data Center Fire

Incident Response: Lessons Learned from a Data Center Fire

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On-Prem vs. Private Cloud: What's the Difference?

On-Prem vs. Private Cloud: What's the Difference?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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E-Waste 101: How to Recycle IT Equipment & Reduce Impact

E-Waste 101: How to Recycle IT Equipment & Reduce Impact

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Guide to Migrating From VMware to Hyper-V

Guide to Migrating From VMware to Hyper-V

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

AWS will no longer charge customers who want to extract their data from the company’s servers

Amazon Cancels Fees for Customers Moving to Rival Cloud Services

Amazon Cancels Fees for Customers Moving to Rival Cloud Services

byBloomberg News

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Former Atos CEO Says Problems Emerged After He Quit to Join EU

Former Atos CEO Says Problems Emerged After He Quit to Join EU

byBloomberg News

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Navigating Single vs. Multiple AWS Accounts for Optimal Cloud Management

Navigating Single vs. Multiple AWS Accounts for Optimal Cloud Management

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Broadcom Explains VMware Strategy Amid Product 'Confusion'

Broadcom Explains VMware Strategy Amid Product 'Confusion'

Broadcom Explains VMware Strategy Amid Product 'Confusion'

byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer

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5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center

5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

The shift towards large cloud providers poses potential security and performance challenges.

From Centralized to Distributed: The Future of Cloud Application Management

From Centralized to Distributed: The Future of Cloud Application Management

byBilly Thompson, Akamai

Data Center Governance Trends to Watch in 2024

Data Center Governance Trends to Watch in 2024

Data Center Governance Trends to Watch in 2024

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Trends and Predictions for 2024 From Industry Insiders

Data Center Trends and Predictions for 2024 From Industry Insiders

byWendy Schuchart

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5 Key Steps for Successful Data Center Consolidation

5 Key Steps for Successful Data Center Consolidation

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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