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How to Develop a System Security Plan

How to Develop a System Security Plan: Everything You Need to Know Although network security planning can be complex depending on infrastructure and organizational goals, it’s an essential task for every business. For most organizations, developing a security plan is a smart way to protect business assets and keep the network up and running consistently. Learn how to develop a […]

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How to Conduct An IT Asset Audit

As the IT infrastructure of the typical company has grown, so has the need for regular information system audits. These audits examine whether an organization’s IT controls protect company assets, ensure information accuracy and further the company’s business goals adequately and efficiently. For data centers, these audit processes are even more essential to operations. An […]

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Everything You Need To Know About IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Business operations demand regular replacements for IT assets, but ever-increasing concerns for environmental sustainability, compliance and data security make it difficult to get rid of old assets responsibly. IT asset disposition (ITAD) services address these demands. It allows organizations to offload old IT items without creating dangerous electronic waste (e-waste) or putting data at risk. […]

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting the Data Center Industry

How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting the Data Center Industry

As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry grows by leaps and bounds, how we manage and configure data centers is changing. Traditional models often struggle to meet the unique computing challenges of AI, including extensive heat generation and power consumption. Moving forward, building and configuring data centers to address the needs of AI will be a […]

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Tips for Data Center Management

Tips for Data Center Management

Data centers are among any company’s most important resources, so this infrastructure must run uninterrupted on the latest technology. That’s why every business should practice effective data center management. What Is Data Center Management? Data center management involves overseeing the computing, storage and networking components. Essentially, its goal is to preserve uptime and increase utilization […]

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A Guide to Data Center Structured Cabling

With thousands of connections and extensive requirements for uptime and maintenance, data centers demand highly organized cables. Structured cabling is crucial for well-managed, efficient and reliable data center operations. Explore this guide to structured cabling in data centers for more information on implementing a dependable solution in your facility. What Is Data Center Cabling? Data […]

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A Guide To Liquid Cooling For High-Density Equipment Racks

Technology is constantly improving, and so does the amount of data it produces. As applications become more data-intensive, they need more support from computing resources. High-density racks increase the computing power you can yield in a smaller space, which is becoming increasingly essential for accommodating our growing computing requirements. However, safely installing this equipment is […]

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DataSpan Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary!

Since 1974, when we opened our doors as Media Recovery, we have been devoted to optimizing data centers. As technology improved, we stayed ahead of the curve, finding advanced and innovative ways to solve our clients’ needs. As a result, our company became one of the largest suppliers of data storage products and services in the […]

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How Often Should a Clean Room Be Cleaned?

Clean rooms are a vital component of many tech and research industries. These secure environments are designed to protect raw, private data from contaminants and debris. Clean rooms can also help you control environmental factors that could impact your business operations, such as pressure, temperature, humidity and flow rate. Microbes and air particles accumulate over […]

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Tips for Data Center Airflow Management

Data center airflow management operates on a simple premise: IT equipment must only take in cool air and CRAC return plenums must only take in warm air. Under no circumstances should there be a mixing of cold air and return air. That’s it. Yet, many data centers struggle to facilitate this dynamic at a high cost to their […]

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