Li-ion batteries have many benefits but may have been adopted without sufficient risk analysis

There are still plenty of unknowns to find out

Like Boris Johnson, OVHcloud has used a defense which makes it look incompetent

In South Korea, a data center fire led to government intervention. In France, just silence

As the climate warms, and facilities attempt to minimize cooling for efficiency reasons, we could see a trend for cooling systems failures

We may never know what happened on March 10 2021, when SBG2 went up in flames

When a fire takes hold, it can be absolutely catastrophic. What can data center operators do to minimise the risks?

You want to avoid fires. You also want to avoid pressing the panic button

Dealing with the actual destruction is just the first step...

After the disastrous fire at OVHcloud in Strasbourg, we need information on the risk

OVHcloud was known as a bold innovator. When the cause of the SBG2 fire in Strasbourg is finally revealed, this may be a factor

Choosing a fire protection system should not be considered something of an insurance box-ticking exercise, since the consequences of making the wrong decision can be devastating and costly

Stop using HFCs