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Michael O'Neil Antonio Ramos
7 Nov 2024
Using frameworks to structure data center cybersecurity

Cybersecurity strategies often evolve organically: tools are added, requirements change, and the result is a lack of coherent structure. Cybersecurity professionals can benefit from adopting frameworks to organize these activities

Briefing Reports 9 min read
Jacqueline Davis
1 Nov 2024
Why didn’t data center operators notice the 2024 solar storms?

Powerful solar storms have already brought warnings of disruption to electricity grids and their customers twice in 2024 — and the Sun’s activity has yet to peak. Why do data centers and power utilities appear to have escaped unscathed?

Intelligence Updates 6 min read
Andy Lawrence Jay Dietrich
31 Oct 2024
REPLAY | Webinar: Does Data Center Growth Have to Come at the Cost of Sustainability?

The acceleration of data center energy consumption growth projections appears to threaten sustainability objectives. Instead, it demands a reinvigoration of efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the IT infrastructure through better system…

On-Demand Webinars 60 min
Dr. Tomas Rahkonen
31 Oct 2024
Why regulation on temperature can be counterproductive

Raising supply air temperature is drawing interest from data center providers and regulators in some countries. While saving energy, it may also reduce resiliency. This report quantifies energy impacts to clarify when it can be beneficial.

Briefing Reports 14 min read
Rose Weinschenk
30 Oct 2024
AI adoption in data centers: an insight into job displacement

Many speculate that AI and automation might replace humans in data center jobs but there is little evidence to support this line of thought. The data center industry has characteristics that researchers believe may protect against worker displacement

Intelligence Updates 6 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
29 Oct 2024
How generative AI learns and creates using GPUs

While GPUs are the power-hungry devices that enable effective AI training, it is innovations in software that are fueling the recent surge in interest and investment. This report explains how neural networks power generative AI.

Briefing Reports 20 min read
Max Smolaks
25 Oct 2024
Should data centers sell their heat?

Historically, data center waste heat recovery has been promoted with a focus on the benefits for the heat off-taker. And yet, the overall winner in most situations is the data center operator — even if they are not paid for heat.

Intelligence Updates 7 min read
Jay Dietrich
24 Oct 2024
Cooling systems: balancing cost, energy and water use

Data center operators building new systems can choose from nine categories of cooling technology. Innovative cooling equipment has minimized energy and water use and the average PUE for air-cooled and water-cooled systems.

Briefing Reports 22 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
22 Oct 2024
New quantum cloud region signals increased commercial focus

Although quantum computing promises a revolution in scientific discovery, its use is still constrained to research and continuing development. However, a new IBM quantum data center in Germany signals a growing interest in its capabilities.

Intelligence Updates 6 min read
Daniel Bizo
21 Oct 2024
Schneider acquisition signals liquid cooling to go mainstream

Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Motivair Corporation aims to fill product gaps and meet future demand — which will be good for customers if it helps to reduce industry fragmentation

Intelligence Updates 5 min read
Jay Dietrich
17 Oct 2024
Netherlands enforces efficiency mandates

The Netherlands is now enforcing the energy saving obligation, suggesting they will also enforce EED energy management system and audit requirements. Data center operators need to establish a plan to optimize their energy performance.

Intelligence Updates 8 min read
Peter Judge
15 Oct 2024
Critical national infrastructure status: what does it mean?

The UK has become the latest nation to classify data centers as part of the critical national infrastructure. But for data center operators, is this a welcome move?

Intelligence Updates 6 min read
Peter Judge Jay Dietrich
11 Oct 2024
On-site natural gas: why some sites need it

Some operators are using natural gas for on-site power where the local grid is constrained. This will increase their emissions — but gas is essential in the transition to renewable energy and operators’ use of it is best seen in this light.

Intelligence Updates 15 min read
Michael O'Neil Antonio Ramos
10 Oct 2024
Developing data center cybersecurity policies and procedures

Policies and procedures translate cybersecurity management objectives into the activities that protect data centers. But what steps should operators take to establish a comprehensive approach to implement these policies?

Briefing Reports 11 min read
Jacqueline Davis
3 Oct 2024
How much capacity is in aging data centers?

As new capacity is concentrated in super-sized data centers and legacy facilities continue to operate in large numbers, market trends become more difficult to read. This report looks at how size affects the age distribution of capacity.

Intelligence Updates 5 min read