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Douglas Donnellan
7 May 2024
Operators are pushing net-zero targets beyond 2030

Goals for achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 are being extended, according to Uptime Institute survey data. This is likely driven by stricter reporting requirements, rising costs and limited availability of carbon-free energy.

Intelligence Updates 3 min read
Jabari Williams-George Daniel Bizo
3 May 2024
Capacity planning for liquid-cooled data centers

It is becoming a near certainty that many facility operators will use direct liquid cooling within a few years. This raises a number of engineering questions, one of which is how to size coolant distribution units.

Intelligence Updates 8 min read
Anthony Sbarra
1 May 2024
Uptime Institute 2024 Cooling Systems Survey [Results and Crosstab files]

The May 2024 Uptime Institute Cooling Systems Survey explores the adoption, usage, and benefits of various cooling systems in the data center. The attached data files below provide full results of the survey, including data cuts based on…

Data Assets
Dr. Tomas Rahkonen
1 May 2024
Maturity model for sustainability downplays site-level resiliency

Sometime after 2026, the EU is expected to adopt an upcoming version of CENELEC’s TS 50600-5-1 Maturity Model to assess data center sustainability. The current technical specification has some controversial elements.

Intelligence Updates 7 min read
Jacqueline Davis
30 Apr 2024
Underwater data centers: lessons from the deep

Underwater data centers promise to be both economical and sustainable. The prerequisite densification of infrastructure and unmanned operations may only suit specific workloads, but lessons learned under water may influence land facilities.

Briefing Reports 12 min read
Douglas Donnellan
29 Apr 2024
DLC momentum rises, but operators remain cautious

Adoption of direct liquid cooling (DLC) continues to grow slowly, according to recent Uptime research. However, more operators are considering it for future use due to mounting thermal management and sustainability challenges.

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Dr. Tomas Rahkonen
29 Apr 2024
Increased requirements for Scope 3 reporting and energy certificates

This report looks at the leading frameworks for carbon reporting with regards to energy attribute certificates (EACs) and Scope 3, including their sector-specific guidance (if any) for data centers.

Briefing Reports 24 min read
Rose Weinschenk
26 Apr 2024
Equipment prices rise despite supply chain improvements

Results from the Uptime Institute Supply Chain Survey 2023 reveal that data center owners and operators are continuing to suffer supply chain delays, but these appear to be less frequent and severe than in 2022.

Data Reports 6 min read
Peter Judge
24 Apr 2024
Uncertain power demand figures will lead to poor decisions

Electric grids face serious issues largely because of national efforts to reduce carbon emissions and boost electrification. Data center growth will add to these problems — but unreliable data could lead to poor decision-making.

Intelligence Updates 8 min read
Michael O'Neil Antonio Ramos
23 Apr 2024
Scoping data center cybersecurity

Identifying the extent of security requirements is a critical first step in building a viable data center cybersecurity strategy. Data center managers should identify and answer essential questions to implement an effective playbook.

Briefing Reports 10 min read
Jay Dietrich
19 Apr 2024
Scope 3 accounting: once is not enough

The reporting of IT equipment Scope 1 to 3 emissions across the data center value chain can account for the same emissions up to six times. Sustainability efforts should favor achieving more efficient, less carbon-intensive operations.

Intelligence Updates 6 min read
Michael O'Neil
16 Apr 2024
The threat to data center security from state-sponsored hackers

Most cyberattacks are sudden and target financial gain. Attacks on data centers and critical infrastructure can be very different. State-sponsored hackers use varied and sophisticated tactics in support of geopolitical goals.

Intelligence Updates 9 min read
Douglas Donnellan
15 Apr 2024
Sustainability strategies face greater pressure in 2024

This report captures some findings from the Uptime Institute Sustainability and Climate Change Survey 2023, including that more than half of operators are still to set a net-zero emissions goal and less than half compile key metrics.

Data Reports 4 min read
Michael O'Neil
10 Apr 2024
OT protection: is air-gapping the answer?

Cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) systems are rising, and OT failure could be catastrophic for data centers. Managers need to understand the nature of the threat and the defense options to protect their critical environments.

Intelligence Updates 8 min read
Andy Lawrence
9 Apr 2024
Time to collaborate on contracts for sustainability

Uptime Intelligence is inviting interested parties to collaborate on an initiative to improve data sharing between co-hosting / colocation companies and IT operators in order to comply with regulations and meet sustainability goals.

Intelligence Updates 5 min read