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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.
Data Center Heat Energy Re-Use Part 3b: Hot Water Cooling (Challenges and Metrics)
Hot water or warm water data center cooling provides access to maximum free cooling hours as well as the foundation for profitably harvesting data center heat energy – essentially converting waste into resource. What could be better than lower costs and extra income?...
[VIDEO] 4 Commonly Referenced Data Center Standards You Should Know
To say the data center standards landscape is a crowded and somewhat confusing arena would be an understatement. Of the plethora of ‘standards’ in our industry, some are technically certifications or guidelines, some are product/equipment-focused while others are...
[VIDEO] Recruiting the Next Generation of Data Center Professionals Will Require a Shift in Thinking
We’ve all heard it before – good help is hard to find. This age old saying seems to ring true across the board regardless of what profession or industry you’re talking about. The data center industry is no exception. In fact, according to the 2020 AFCOM State of the...
Data Center Heat Energy Re-Use Part 3a: Hot Water Cooling
In this series we are exploring the different ways that data center operators attempt to be responsible global citizens while assuring long-term return on assets by reducing their carbon footprint through capturing and re-using the heat energy produced by their ICT...
4 Cybersecurity Threats to Be Aware of During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Data center security is an essential concern at any time, but arguably even more so now as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a data center professional, which cybersecurity threats should you be particularly aware of during these times? Here are four...