Just as computers generate heat, the data centres that contain the servers that power our emails and data sharing culture also generate a lot of heat. As a result, one of the primary sources of energy use in most data centres is cooling. Finding the right solution is important, not least because of the effect of overheating on performance and potential damage to hardware. By Lorenzo Giuntini, Head of Engineering at Aruba S.p.A.
Read MoreData centre managers and engineers don't generally find ourselves the centre of attention at cocktail parties in the way fighter pilots, mountaineers, or storm chasers do. Nothing draws a crowd like adventure stories, but tales in technology lean more toward supporting roles or humorous interludes, as when an ill-fated weasel brought down the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.By Chris Adams, President & COO, Park Place Technologies.
Read MoreWhile many organisations are mindful of the effects they could have on the environment, the biggest energy drain of any organisation is the usage of data centres. Many start-ups are claiming responsibility by taking steps towards reducing their carbon footprints, but to what extent are businesses taking the time to consider measures they can take to reduce wasted IT energy? By Leo Craig, General Manage at Riello.
Read MoreHyperconverged infrastructure is essential when embracing the demands of the IoT. By Lee Griffiths, Infrastructure Solutions Manager, IT Division, APC by Schneider Electric.
Read MoreTowergate, Europe's largest independent insurance intermediary, employing more than 3,800 people in 100 offices, has taken the decision to deploy the Schneider Electric NetShelter CX in future offices as it expands.
Read MoreIncreased reliance on the edge, importance of colocation providers driving developments.
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