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Data centers in the 21st Century

April 22, 2013 9:29am PDT

Here are some snapshots of data centers from around the world that take advantage of the newest designs and technological advancements to achieve better security, performance, efficiency, and...

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10 stupid things people do in their data centers

April 25, 2013 7:08am PDT

Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).

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Five apps for better data center management

April 16, 2013 12:37pm PDT

Five data center management apps that span the spectrum of potential tools and reports.

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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone

April 30, 2013 9:09am PDT

Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center.

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Screenshots: Data Center Planner review

May 1, 2013 10:13am PDT

Just about any data center administrator will benefit from a fully featured data center planning application.

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Infographic: Awesome data centers

May 7, 2013 9:53am PDT

This infographic from Whoishostingthis.com offers some statistics on the world's largest data centers.

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10 due diligence questions to ask before co-locating your data center

May 6, 2013 6:58am PDT

Many organizations are discovering the benefits of data center co-location. But if you don't thoroughly vet prospective co-lo vendors, you could get burned.

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10 mistakes you might be making with your data center

October 30, 2012 5:52am PDT

Certain common pitfalls and planning mistakes can cancel out data center benefits, like enhanced reliability and cost savings. Here's what to watch out for.

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Datapod and the art of data center design on the iPad

April 23, 2013 10:15am PDT

Take a look at Datapod, a free iPad app that helps prospective data center clients design their own modular data center.

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Data center build-out considerations for small IT consultancies

April 19, 2013 8:29am PDT

Your IT consulting firm can gain a competitive edge in its region by building its cloud network. Here are three factors to consider before making this investment.

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10 benefits of virtualization in the data center

April 10, 2013 10:42am PDT

Data center virtualization can reduce your costs on facilities, power, cooling, and hardware, simplify administration and maintenance, and give you a greener IT profile.

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Data center management on the go with ICM Mobile

April 29, 2013 12:50pm PDT

ICM Mobile from TE Connectivity can help data center workers complete work orders on the go. Find out how.

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Data center power consumption: How much energy do you need?

April 11, 2013 8:06am PDT

Huge shifts in data center technology may have you scrambling to calculate costs and decide between on-premise and cloud options. Don't forget to factor in your power needs with our brand new cost...

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10 things you should know about Open Compute

April 4, 2013 12:41pm PDT

The Open Compute Project is breaking new ground with its goal of developing efficient, low-cost servers and data centers that follow the open source model.

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The 21st century data center: Three game-changers

April 3, 2013 5:30am PDT

Scott Lowe names the three factors that he thinks will change the look of the 21st century data center.

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Cloud computing and the evolution of the data center

April 4, 2013 7:28am PDT

Thoran Rodrigues explains how the futures of cloud computing and data center design must evolve together.

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Three data trends to look for

April 8, 2013 4:50am PDT

Massive data centers seem more like an albatross around the neck of IT, with huge power bills, expensive maintenance and, large potential upgrade costs. Here are some of the relevant trends as you...