As your business evolves, so too must its data lifecycle management and cloud adoption operations. Undertaking a comprehensive, scalable data center (DC) relocation is an imperative part of that lifecycle — and one that’s arguably inevitable, given the lighting-quick developments in storage technology and the reign of the cloud. How To Create a Data Center […]
Because most data centers use significant amounts of energy during operation, they generate large amounts of heat, especially when running around the clock. Overheating can damage server equipment, often leading to unwanted downtime when the hardware requires replacing. More importantly, overheated computer equipment can create short circuits and potential fire hazards, so choosing the most […]
Frequently Asked Questions: What is sensible heat in a data center? Sensible heat is “dry” heat that changes temperature without changing a substance’s phase. In data centers, sensible heat is primarily produced by IT equipment as it runs and radiates heat into the surrounding air. It’s measurable with standard temperature readings like dry-bulb temperature and […]
As life continues to shift towards online resources, it’s easy to imagine the world being freed of physical objects. After all, the information available in the books and DVDs on your shelf, the documents in your filing cabinet and the pages of your calendar are all available through a device that fits in your pocket. […]
We are excited to announce that Marian Choquer is now representing DataSpan primarily in the Greater Seattle and Portland area. She brings significant experience to the role and is ready to assist DataSpan in bringing technology solutions to our most valued customers. Choquer is an experienced sales professional. Most recently, her sales background includes […]
Climate change is impacting more than our wildlife and natural resources. The changing weather can compromise our data centers and lead to numerous performance issues that are both costly and inconvenient. In an increasingly digital world, protecting our data centers is necessary to maintain operations and keep businesses that rely on online networks and servers […]
Frequently Asked Questions: What percentage of data center energy consumption goes to cooling? Cooling and ventilation systems typically consume 30-55% of a data center’s total energy consumption, with the average hovering around 40%. This substantial energy usage makes cooling one of the largest operational expenses in data center management. What are the biggest costs for […]
While many companies use alternative computer room layouts and designs that you might be familiar with, raised floor systems provide more benefits. Raised access floor systems offer services that make them a more efficient, economical choice for the configuration of today’s data centers and computer rooms. Request More Information What Is a Raised Floor System? […]
Data is at the core of any modern organization. Businesses depend on their data for daily operations, and losing data can present a massive disruption. Data loss can come from many potential sources, including hard drive failures, human error, cyberattacks and physical theft. Given this rising threat, businesses need to have a plan in place […]
Technology and electronic data are at the core of business operations today. However, disasters can result in massive data losses. Whether they are natural disasters such as fires and floods or human-made disasters such as cyberattacks, these events can corrupt or destroy data. Data losses can be catastrophic for businesses — about 25% of businesses […]