Commentary

Lewek Connector, one of the world’s largest and subsea cable installation vessels

Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure

Concern is rising over global risks to submarine communications cables. How justified are those fears?

byGraeme Burton

Oct 29, 2024

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7 Min Read

Data center liquid cooling can boost efficiency while supporting high-performance computing demands

Liquid Cooling: The Sustainable Solution Driving Efficiency in Data Centers Liquid Cooling: The Sustainable Solution Driving Efficiency in Data Centers

Oct 28, 2024

4 Min Read

Insecure data center network device

How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack

byChristopher Tozzi

Oct 28, 2024

4 Min Read

An AWS data center in Ashburn, Virginia

Energy & Power Supply

Could AI Power Demand Turn Out to Be Good for the Climate?Could AI Power Demand Turn Out to Be Good for the Climate?

byJosh Saul, Bloomberg News

Oct 28, 2024

4 Min Read

Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection

Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection

byRachel Foster

Oct 22, 2024

4 Min Read

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Training & Certifications

Top Sustainability Certifications to Advance Your Data Center Career Top Sustainability Certifications to Advance Your Data Center Career

byChristopher Tozzi

Oct 16, 2024

4 Min Read

Cheryl Weston site with the North Omaha Station looming in the background

Energy & Power Supply

A Utility Promised To Stop Burning Coal. Then Google and Meta Came to Town.

A Utility Promised To Stop Burning Coal. Then Google and Meta Came to Town.

byThe Washington Post

Stockholm old town Nordic data center market

Data Center Site Selection

Concerned with Data Center Sustainability and Power? Look North

Concerned with Data Center Sustainability and Power? Look North

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Physical Security

Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

byPam Baker, InformationWeek

Two IT professionals test AI in virtual reality.

AI Data Centers

Benchmark to Breakthrough: How Standardized Testing Propels AI Innovation

Benchmark to Breakthrough: How Standardized Testing Propels AI Innovation

byIndustry Perspectives

Photograph of a device mapping the heat of a data center.

Tackling Data Center Hot Spots With Next-Generation Cooling Technologies

Tackling Data Center Hot Spots With Next-Generation Cooling Technologies

byIndustry Perspectives

data center network and ethernet cables

Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads

Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads

byLori MacVittie, Network Computing

Foreboding photograph of a locked server rack.

Security & Risk Management

Managing Risk: Is Your Data Center Insurance up to the Test?

Managing Risk: Is Your Data Center Insurance up to the Test?

byIndustry Perspectives

Smart stadiums are increasingly relying on robust data storage systems

Behind the Scenes: The Importance of Data Storage in Modern Event Venues

Behind the Scenes: The Importance of Data Storage in Modern Event Venues

byIndustry Perspectives

Yotta 2024 takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from October 7-9.

Industry Experts Look to the Future of Data Center Design at Yotta 2024

Industry Experts Look to the Future of Data Center Design at Yotta 2024

Data Center ESG CSR illustration

Beyond CSR: How Data Centers Can Keep Up with Rising ESG Regulations

Beyond CSR: How Data Centers Can Keep Up with Rising ESG Regulations

byIndustry Perspectives

SCinet, the world’s fastest temporary network, powers the annual SC Conference.

Navigating the IPv6 Transition: Lessons from the ‘World’s Fastest Temporary Network’

Navigating the IPv6 Transition: Lessons from the ‘World’s Fastest Temporary Network’

byIndustry Perspectives

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Multi-Tenant and Cross-Tenant Threats in Google Cloud and Beyond

Multi-Tenant and Cross-Tenant Threats in Google Cloud and Beyond

Data center public cloud storage illustration

The Pros and Cons of Public Cloud Storage for Data Center Backups

The Pros and Cons of Public Cloud Storage for Data Center Backups

byChristopher Tozzi

Green storage is about minimizing energy consumption and e-waste by optimizing how data centers manage and maintain digital storage systems.

What Is Green Storage and How Can Your Data Center Implement It?

What Is Green Storage and How Can Your Data Center Implement It?

byChristopher Tozzi

Serverless cloud computing illustration

Serverless Is Trending Again in Modern Application Development

Serverless Is Trending Again in Modern Application Development

byIndustry Perspectives

Building a More Sustainable Data Center: Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Era

Building a More Sustainable Data Center: Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Era

Building a More Sustainable Data Center: Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Era

byStephen Lawton

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Physical Security

Best Data Center Security Practices in the Age of Digital Transformation

Best Data Center Security Practices in the Age of Digital Transformation

byIndustry Perspectives

Defining Next-Gen Data Centers: A Moving Target in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Next-Gen Data Centers

Defining Next-Gen Data Centers: A Moving Target in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Defining Next-Gen Data Centers: A Moving Target in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

byChristopher Tozzi

Data center sustainability and circular economy illustration

Circular Economy in Data Center Operations: Turning Waste into Opportunity

Circular Economy in Data Center Operations: Turning Waste into Opportunity

byIndustry Perspectives

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Security & Risk Management

Cloud Security Assurance: Is Automation Changing the Game?

Cloud Security Assurance: Is Automation Changing the Game?

Green electricity runs between power cord plugs.

Energy & Power Supply

Powering AI: Navigating the Surge in Energy Demand and Grid Challenges

Powering AI: Navigating the Surge in Energy Demand and Grid Challenges

byIndustry Perspectives

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Cybersecurity Risks Threaten the Physical Infrastructure of Data Centers

Cybersecurity Risks Threaten the Physical Infrastructure of Data Centers

byIndustry Perspectives

AMD Acquisitions Focus on Strengthening AI

AMD Acquisitions Focus on Strengthening AI

byForrester Blog Network/Alvin Nguyen

Data center data breach illustration

5 Ways Data Centers Can Help Prevent Data Breaches

5 Ways Data Centers Can Help Prevent Data Breaches

byChristopher Tozzi

Water cooling pipes on a data center roof

Liquid Cooling: The Emerging Solution for Data Center Heat Management in India

Liquid Cooling: The Emerging Solution for Data Center Heat Management in India

byIndustry Perspectives

Word Compliance Circled in Red Pen Closeup

An Introductory Guide to Data Center Compliance

An Introductory Guide to Data Center Compliance

byChristopher Tozzi

Lightning strikes near a data center

Physical Security

Why Data Center Lightning Protection Requires More Than Just Lightning Rods

Why Data Center Lightning Protection Requires More Than Just Lightning Rods

byIndustry Perspectives

Thermal image of a cold aisle with server racks in a data center.

Data Center Software

Dynamic Operations: Safeguard Your Data Center With CFD Simulation Software

Dynamic Operations: Safeguard Your Data Center With CFD Simulation Software

byIndustry Perspectives

A Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Are Public Clouds More Sustainable Than Private Data Centers?

Are Public Clouds More Sustainable Than Private Data Centers?

byChristopher Tozzi

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