If you hear about a data center “going dark,” you may assume it’s because of an unintended outage. However, in recent months, data center experts have been discussing whether a lights out approach to data center management is the future. Due to the global pandemic, organizations are seeking ways to safely and efficiently control the […]
KEEP READINGDowntime is perhaps the most challenging threat to data centers and the IT infrastructure. Data center operators have many responsibilities to safeguard the network, but is it possible to prevent all potential issues? What Is Unplanned Downtime? Unplanned data center downtime is a temporary interruption caused by network errors, crashes or equipment failures. It can […]
KEEP READINGIn a data center facility, cables deliver power and connect networked devices. However, some organizations forget that cables should be maintained as carefully as the servers, routers, and other hardware. Why Is Cable Management Important? What is cable management, and why is it necessary for all data center facilities? It starts with efficiency — data […]
KEEP READINGAs we’ve witnessed with cloud computing services offered by major technology players like Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft, the cloud is making our world increasingly interconnected. What is the cloud? Cloud technology delivers computing services from remote servers, in contrast to on-premises servers. Users tap into the cloud through the internet using enabled devices like […]
KEEP READINGThe coronavirus has brought change, upheaval and uncertainty to just about every aspect of daily life and business, and the data industry is no exception. As COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, continues to spread, data centers’ capacity to store, process and distribute data has become vital to ensuring successful communications and remote business […]
KEEP READINGProtecting the health of the personnel and equipment in your data center is central to maintaining your company’s ongoing success. With recent advances in data center design, practically any amount of downtime is unacceptable. That’s why DataSpan offers computer room cleaning services and consulting to help ensure your data center and employees aren’t adversely impacted by any […]
KEEP READINGAs the amount of data grows, so does the need for proper management. However, even the best IT team has its limits on skillset and time. To take the pressure off IT technicians, data center automation seeks to automate some of the low-level yet necessary tasks. This way, IT teams can focus on more important […]
KEEP READINGAs companies are looking to increase their profits and cut their spending, server sprawl may be one of the first issues they tackle. For companies that want to eliminate this resource-draining problem, there are many solutions out there that are easy to implement and will benefit productivity and the bottom line. Server Sprawl Explained Server […]
KEEP READINGIn data center and networking applications, a KVM switch can save your team time and money on operating multiple devices. When you have numerous servers or computers to manage in your business, KVM switches enable seamless transition among them. Discover the meaning of a KVM switch, how these devices work and how they can benefit […]
KEEP READINGAs data continues to play a more prominent role in many markets, data center infrastructure efficiency has become even more important in IT. Energy-saving tactics help IT departments reduce their energy output — and their costs — while still providing their customers with the valuable data they need. Here are our tips for how to reduce energy consumption in […]
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