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Basics of a UPS System

February 7, 2012

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Basics of a UPS System

Basics of a UPS System

February 7th, 2012

UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems are a critical component of your data center, whether you’re running just a couple computers or numerous servers. When selecting a UPS, you’ll have to choose among a number of options, but if you can differentiate between the various available configurations, you’ll be better able to choose the right system to meet your needs. Why a UPS? Imagine if your heart decided to quit beating for a while, of if it all of th[...]

“Business First” Thinking for IT Security

“Business First” Thinking for IT Security

February 6th, 2012

I spend much of my time as a mediator, a translator and a scout trying to find a path that will satisfy everyone. The regulators mandate that we respect customer, employee and financial data. Our business needs confidentiality and the use of data in a value-added fashion. The marketing team lives to invent compelling products and interactions. To balance these requirements, I work with IT and business teams to match the language of law with[...]

DoD Data Center Project: Beating Schedule and Budget Requirements

DoD Data Center Project: Beating Schedule and Budget Requirements

February 3rd, 2012

In support of the Department of Defense directive to consolidate data centers, a team led by BAE Systems procured, produced, installed and tested a 312-rack data center in North Charleston, South Carolina, in a remarkably short timeframe of less than six months. Typically, the construction of a comparable data center would require an approximate one-year schedule and $8 million budget. But through standardized work processes, a synchronized supply chain, visual management and just-in-time (JIT) production strategies,[...]

Can ARM’s 64-Bit Architecture Muscle Into the Server Market?

Can ARM’s 64-Bit Architecture Muscle Into the Server Market?

February 2nd, 2012

The race to higher server processor performance continues, but the spotlight has largely shifted to the race to lower power consumption. ARM, the undisputed king of low-power processors for mobile applications, has for some time had its sights set on the server market, and its recently revealed ARMv8 architecture gives the company 64-bit clout. But will ARM’s power credentials be enough to take a bite out of the Intel x86 architecture’s dominant share? ARM’s 64-Bit Architecture Gives[...]

Remote Testing: the Achilles Heel of Cloud Services

Remote Testing: the Achilles Heel of Cloud Services

February 1st, 2012

Cloud services provide a new and promising opportunity for enterprises to address the growing complexity of information technology (IT). The availability of smartphones and the expectation of immediate and simple access to both private and company-specific information globally are driving demand for centralization of IT services and for the related competence required to support these effectively. Achilles Heel of Cloud Services Cloud service providers have established the necessary competence and IT infrastructure to deliver on these demands,[...]


Magazine

Unique Data Center Locations

Unique Data Center Locations

January 30th, 2012

If you had to picture in your head a data center, you’d probably think of a drab to semi-stylish corporate or industrial building—something along the lines of the Cyberdyne building in the movie Terminator 2. But a little creative thinking on the part of companies has yielded some facilities housed in ..more...


Press Releases

PoINT Tiered Storage Software Optimizes Storage Infrastructure

February 3rd, 2012

Storage capacity is very expensive. Disregard of compliance is risky. Obsolete systems cause trouble. Any IT manager will fully agree with these statements. PoINT Storage Manager provides a software solution..more...

Rittal adds 52U Server Enclosure To Its Lineup

February 3rd, 2012

This new server enclosure is based on Rittal Corporation’s proven PS design. It’s engineered to be attractive, strong and functional. The 52U is taller than most similar enclosures, offering stability and..more...

VYCON’s “Green” Energy Storage Flywheel Systems Selected to Protect Austin Energy’s Control Center

February 3rd, 2012

VYCON, a designer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, high-speed energy storage flywheel systems, today announced that Austin Energy (www.austinenergy.com), the nation’s ninth largest community-owned electric utility, has chosen to protect i..more...


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