Tag: Data Centers
HVAC Factor: Data Center Operations
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a metric for tracking systems efficiency. But, there’s more to measure in the data center.
Green Data Centers Are Latest Trend
Enterprises are increasingly focused on incorporating green data centers into their IT infrastructure paradigm.
Question Of The Week: How Accurate Are Data Center Tier Ratings?
Even a well designed upper tier rated data center requires a spot on preventive maintenance (PM) program to maintain its rating. Yet, the PM part of the equation is often omitted.
Stick-Build Or Prefab Data Centers: Evaluating The Options
New resource helps facilities, IT, and telecom leaders explore new data center deployment approaches.
Global IT Management Survey Finds IT Efficiency Lacking
TeamQuest releases 2014 Global IT Management survey; despite lack of efficiency, performance analytics, planning, and optimization show positive impact across the enterprise.
Data Center Interest In Renewable Energy On The Rise
Mortenson survey finds 84% feel the need to consider renewable forms of energy.
Data Center 2025 Report Forecasts Massive Changes To Data Center
Industry projects significant increases in density, cloud adoption and use of solar power.
Technology and FM: Building A Green Data Center
Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.
Data Center Trends: Monitoring Data Centers
Paramount to their operation is keeping tabs on power supply.
High Tech Case Study: Fitting In
Bringing a new data center online in less than three months called for a coordinated, creative approach.
2013 Trends Recap
A look at the topics covered over the past year provides a peek into what will be top of mind in 2014.
FM Issue: Brawn Over Buzz
In cultivating a smart building with integrated systems, facility managers can “show, share, and strategize.”
Study Shows Significant Increase In Cost Of Unplanned Data Center Outages
National survey reveals average increase of 41%; quantifies average cost per minute at $7,900 for unplanned downtime.
AHRI Launches Certification Programs: Variable Frequency Drives And Datacom Cooling
These new programs have been introduced in order to meet increasing demand for independent performance verification for VFDs and datacom cooling products.
Technology and FM: Disaster Tech
When planning for possible threats, don’t forget this aspect of your facility workings. From the October 2013 issue.
FM Issue: NextGen Electrical
Expanding requirements for distribution systems can be met using molded case circuit breakers. From the July 2013 issue.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Open System? Open Source?
When it comes to data center infrastructure management (DCIM), there may be confusion over the difference between “open source” and “open system” software. While similar, these terms have very different meanings.
FREE WHITE PAPER: How Data Center Infrastructure Management Software Improves Planning And Cuts Operational...
This paper demonstrates, through a series of examples, how data center infrastructure management software tools can simplify operational processes, cut costs, and speed up information delivery.
FREE WHITE PAPER: Site Selection For Mission Critical Facilities
In this paper, guidelines are established for selecting a new site or assessing an existing one. Common risks that affect the availability of a business are defined and techniques for minimizing these risks are presented.
Verizon Green Project Will Power 19 Company Facilities Across the Country
Fuel cells, solar systems expected to generate more than 70 million kilowatt hours of electricity—enough to eliminate more than 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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