International Data Center Real Estate Overview
Although the U.S. still remains in some sense the hub of the data center market, other regions around the world are exhibiting their own dynamics, ...Hydrogen-Powered Data Centers?
Although hydrogen generally doesn’t come up in a discussion of alternative energy sources, it is a topic relevant to cleaner energy use. So, what’s the ...Fastest-Growing Data Center Market in 2012
With the entire world increasingly relying on IT, the data center market is a premier area. And although the U.S. and Europe (i.e., western nations) ...South Carolina Jumps on Data Center Tax ...
When a company like Facebook or Apple (or pick your big name) decides to build a data center—particularly in a more rural area—local and state ...Recent Posts
International Data Center Real Estate Overview
May 16th, 2012
Although the U.S. still remains in some sense the hub of the data center market, other regions around the world are exhibiting their own dynamics, particularly in Asia and Europe. Demand for data center services has yet to plateau, so companies are continually needing to expand their IT capabilities, whether through new data center construction or expansion or through outsourcing to the cloud (meaning another company somewhere must have or add data center capacity). Thus,[...]
Case Study: Protected Networks' 8MAN Helps Atotech
May 15th, 2012
About the Client Atotech was founded in 1993, when the Elf Atochem Group merged its M&T Harshaw operations with Schering Electroplating Division, having a deep history in electroplating dating back to 1901. Today, Atotech is a direct subsidiary of the world's fifth-largest oil and gas company Total, created from the merger of TotalFina and Elf Aquitaine in 2000. Atotech is one of the world's leading suppliers of integrated production systems, chemistry, equipment, know-how and service[...]
Data Center Facilities: Build or Outsource?
May 14th, 2012
The data center facility has emerged as a critical infrastructure for housing computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems, generally including backup power, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls and security devices. HVAC and fire protection systems become critical to system maintenance and recovery. Any build-versus-outsource decision could be viewed through the prism of core competence-increasing performance and organizational delivery through a focus on its core value activities. Unfortunately, in the past,[...]
Hydrogen-Powered Data Centers?
May 10th, 2012
Although hydrogen generally doesn’t come up in a discussion of alternative energy sources, it is a topic relevant to cleaner energy use. So, what’s the difference, and what is hydrogen’s potential role in the data center? Apple, for instance—in addition to building a 20 megawatt solar farm—is also planning a large hydrogen fuel cell project at its Maiden, North Carolina, facility. Can hydrogen sate the data center industry’s ever growing power appetite? Hydrogen: A Storage Medium To get a good [...]
Secure File Sharing in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: Cimarex
May 9th, 2012
Background Based in Denver, Colorado, Cimarex Energy, Co., is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with primary operations in the Mid-Continent, Permian Basin and Gulf Coast oil areas of the U.S. With an extensive roster of geoscientists and exploration teams, Cimarex is focused on assessing and generating drilling prospects and programs—determining which reserves will deliver optimized production rates and a strong return on investment. In 2010, the company’s proved reserves totaled 1.88 trillion cubi[...]
Magazine
The Rise of MEGA Data Centers
May 8th, 2012
Mega Data Centers Mega data centers sprawl over hundreds of thousands of square feet and can exceed 10 megawatts of power, with some approaching a million square feet or 100 megawatts. But what drives companies to build these gargantuan facilities? Ultimately, as in almost any business trend, you need only follow..more...
The Daily Buzz
The Shift In Data Center Design
May 16, 2012, No CommentsThe data center industry is seeing a huge shift in the way data center infrastructure ...
DCJ Expert Blogs
AWS (Amazon) storage gateway, first, second and third impressions
May 1, 2012, 2 CommentsAmazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the beta of their new storage gateway functionality that ...
Press Releases
CyrusOne to Break Ground on “Massively Modular” Phoenix Facility
May 16th, 2012
CyrusOne, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) and preeminent enterprise data center colocation solutions provider, breaks ground tomorrow, on the 57-acre parcel of land it purchased in..more...
Spectranet wins National Telecom Award for “Innovative Solutions for Mobile Data”
May 15th, 2012
Spectranet was conferred the 6th National Telecom Award at a CMAI Award ceremony in Delhi for its unique ‘Innovative Solution for Mobile Data”. Spectranet mobile data offload platform enables seamless tra..more...
BICSI Data Center Credential Supports Growing Industry Trends
May 14th, 2012
BICSI, the association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment, established the Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) credential in order to support those involved..more...









