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

IT Pods can give the best of both worlds, combining power and speed 

With UPS-as-a-Reserve, data centers can be compensated either for not drawing power, or for offering capacity back to the grid

Here’s why static, double-conversion online UPSs use transformerless technology

It’s time to think inside the box - an alternative take on the results of Ekkosense’s ASHRAE survey

Nearly all data centers use online UPS topologies, here’s why

How to keep cool as demand for high performance computing heats up

UPS systems featuring Silicon Carbide transistors could save energy and negate risks associated with eco-mode

Light up your data center, efficiently

Micro data centers are an important way to meet distributed data needs

When is a kW not a kW? The answer is ‘when the UPS is kW=kVA rated’

Large data centers need a cooling system which is effective at high power levels

You must know at any given time what energy is being used, where and by which devices

A few releases from the data center industry could be spreading confusion 

With its ability to optimize and plan, AI could help data centers to become more efficient

The heat generated by servers is a problem. Unless you can put the servers where heat is required…. 

The role of UPS systems for total mains failure is well understood - however, UPSs also play an important part in protecting a critical load from all manner of other mains disturbances

Increasing data center efficiency is a complex task. Humans could use a little help

Liquid cooling has come a long way. Data center operators need to get over their fears

If you could power a data center with cyclists, the practicalities could get very strange indeed