There are plenty of exciting technologies in the Smart Energy field, promising great benefits. But the case for adoption is still not precise enough

There is a high possibility that colocation facilities will become some of the first existing data centers to house this new generation of machines

The power of data center customization

Whatever the outcome of the BA / CBRE courtroom battle, every enterprise with outsourced IT will be watching with bated breath

The answer is global energy efficiency standards

ARP creates a control plane where decisions about routing electrical can be taken and enacted, based on a real-time assessment of the actual needs of the data center. Peter Judge talks to Ed Ansett about an invention due to be revealed at DCD>London

Whether a data center is onshore or offshore, the universal electrical issue that affects them all is harmonics

Gas-powered generators offer a convenient supply of electricity that's independent from the grid

It is vital that facilities managers understand not only the importance of fuel, but how to manage it

Bad weather sparked last week's Azure outage. In the long term, AI and analytics may save us from this sort of incident - but for now, you need to get ready for the next storm

Understanding how to get a strong alignment between devices is crucial to avoiding downtime

Recent innovations have made diesel one of the cleanest and most inexpensive energy options available today. How does battery power compare to diesel energy, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each? What can we can expect for the future of diesel energy?

AI and blockchain are neither the big drivers nor are they the solution to everything

Running an energy efficient and energy effective data center can only happen as a result of careful thought and implementation

Li-ion chemistry and machine learning unlock new resiliencies

Regulations and changing locations means extra care has to be taken when it comes to the air around you

Fan efficiency regulations are coming, so take advantage of the latest advances to stay ahead

Your data center flooring needs to minimize the risk of static electricity damaging your business

Advice on design and comissioning, cooling and electrical systems

AI research, blockchain and GDPR - just some of the things that will influence data center development in the next 12 months

Prediction isn’t easy. Ron Vokoun takes the bows and beatings for his 2017 predictions 

In order to keep up with advances in data center technologies, cooling strategies have evolved rapidly in recent years

There are reasons to be concerned, but they will soon be worries of the past

A monitoring system will typically display the battery status, and record any changes to resistance, temperature or voltage