In this ever-changing world, responsible management of our limited resources is increasingly important. It’s no secret that data centers consume a lot of power, but there are multiple ways in which data center operators reduce their energy consumption and optimize their power utilization. Aside from tracking energy consumption, energy intensity and PUE, many have even […]
Data Centers and the Climate Crisis: A Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
According to an article from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) titled “Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” here’s where the U.S. stood with greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest offender? Our love for travel. Cars, trucks, planes, and the like, basically anything that guzzled gas or diesel, contributed 28% to the emissions. Almost all of […]
How AI Is Driving Data Speeds in Data Centers
Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have opened up major opportunities and improvements for data processing and analytics. Unfazed and even spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, complex AI systems saw explosive demand to enable advances in data management, health care, knowledge graphs, and data science. This has led organizations to increase their AI and machine learning budgets by 83% since […]
Why Optimized Day 2 Operations Are Key for Modern Data Centers
As edge cloud computing, AI/ML, and IoT revolutionize computing, many enterprises are considering pulling back on data center operations in favor of cloud-based solutions. The reasons to consider alternatives to on-prem data centers are valid: They can be expensive to operate, and it’s increasingly difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills. Moreover, the […]
The Future of Data Centers Is Greener, More Open Computing
Click to learn more about author Alan Chang. As basic IT infrastructure shifts from on-premises private IT data centers to public/hybrid clouds with growing demands for more computing performance, the world is facing a new challenge: Cloud data centers now consume as much power as entire cities, while generating carbon emissions that are destabilizing the […]
Power Outages at Public Cloud Data Centers: How to Mitigate Risks
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. A public cloud is a computing facility that makes resources accessible by service providers for the community through the internet. Resources include storage capabilities, applications, or virtual machines. Public cloud allows for scalability and sharing of resources that would be impossible for a single organization. Public cloud […]
Microgrids For Data Centers: Enhancing Uptime While Reducing Costs and Carbon
Click to learn more about author Carsten Baumann. Once upon a time, data center reliability was all that mattered. The conversation has now evolved to include sustainable resiliency. Grid power disturbances are becoming more frequent due to higher demand, aging infrastructures, intermittent renewable energy sources, and more frequent storms or other disasters. Combining this with […]
Cumulus Networks Partners with HPE to Build Open Storage Networking Platforms
A recent press release reports, “Cumulus Networks, the leader in building open, modern, and scalable networks, today announced the company has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a leader in enterprise information technology, to bring open, highly automated and scalable storage networking solutions to rapidly expanding data centers. As of today, HPE’s StoreFabric M-Series Ethernet Switches […]
Verizon and SAP Co-developing Next Gen IoT Analytics Solutions
According to a recent press release, “Verizon and SAP SE today announced a collaboration that will enable applications to process data where it is generated – from an assembly line to a retail store shelf, helping businesses save time and increase productivity. The companies are partnering to create enterprise solutions that use Verizon’s network and […]
Rubrik Enters Data Governance, Disaster Recovery Markets with Andes 5.1 Release
A recent press release reports, “Rubrik, the Multi-Cloud Data Control™ company, today announced its Andes 5.1 release launching groundbreaking solutions for data classification, automated DR orchestration, and continuous data protection across Rubrik Cloud Data Management (RCDM) and Rubrik Polaris SaaS platform. By delivering a single solution to manage, govern, and orchestrate data across data centers […]