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Capturing the Evolution of Data Center Cooling and Airflow ManagementData Center Education and Knowledge
That is what you’ll gain with the Upsite Blog. We’ve been posting for several years now. One might think there is only so much to say about data center cooling and airflow management, but as a testament to our passion, and the ever changing landscape of data centers and computer rooms, we still have plenty left to talk about.
We hope you’ll find the content herein valuable and useful as you begin, or continue, your journey towards data center cooling optimization.
Power Outages Continue to Plague the Data Center
Power availability is largely taken for granted in today’s world. Consumers expect the lights to stay on, the air conditioning to keep running and their phones to always be charged. However, places like California continue to experience rolling black outs during the...
How to Integrate ESG Principles into Data Center Operations
Increasing concerns about the effects of climate change and socio-economic disparities have made environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance and reporting a front-burner issue for organizations around the globe. But ESG is not just a program for the...
Why Colos Deserve More Respect in a Hyperscaler World
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield coined a famous catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect.” The same could be said for colocation providers. While they continue to add data centers at record levels, it is the hyperscalers that gain all the media attention. It’s easy to see...
[VIDEO] What is Cooling Optimization?
So you know about airflow management, but what exactly is cooling optimization and how does it differ? Well in a nutshell, airflow management is the process of managing the flow of air through a computer room (with solutions such as floor grommets, blanking panels,...
Why has PUE Remained Flat for So Long After Years of Progress?
Global averages from Statista and the Uptime Institute put power usage effectiveness (PUE) at 1.55 in 2022. The latest survey from Uptime Institute raised that number to 1.58 for 2023. “PUE has been relatively flat for the last six years after falling dramatically...