Commentary

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

Data centers are under pressure to meet the demands of AI while improving sustainability. Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping this transformation.

byStephen Lawton

Sep 17, 2024

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15 Min Read

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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

Sep 16, 2024

4 Min Read

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

Sep 16, 2024

4 Min Read

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Circular Economy in Data Center Operations: Turning Waste into Opportunity Circular Economy in Data Center Operations: Turning Waste into Opportunity

byIndustry Perspectives

Sep 11, 2024

3 Min Read

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Security & Risk Management

Cloud Security Assurance: Is Automation Changing the Game?Cloud Security Assurance: Is Automation Changing the Game?

Sep 5, 2024

6 Min Read

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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

Sep 4, 2024

7 Min Read

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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

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5 Ways Data Centers Can Help Prevent Data Breaches

5 Ways Data Centers Can Help Prevent Data Breaches

byChristopher Tozzi

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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

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An Introductory Guide to Data Center Compliance

An Introductory Guide to Data Center Compliance

byChristopher Tozzi

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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

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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

Culpeper is well-positioned to become North Virginia’s latest data center hub

From Civil War Battleground to Data Center Hub: Culpeper, Virginia Emerges as an Ideal Location for Hyperscalers

From Civil War Battleground to Data Center Hub: Culpeper, Virginia Emerges as an Ideal Location for Hyperscalers

byIndustry Perspectives

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The Biggest Threats to Data Center Uptime – and How to Overcome Them

The Biggest Threats to Data Center Uptime – and How to Overcome Them

byChristopher Tozzi

A diesel-powered backup data center generator helping to ensure uptime.

Energy & Power Supply

Data Center Generator Market Projected to Surpass $2.1B by 2032

Data Center Generator Market Projected to Surpass $2.1B by 2032

byIndustry Perspectives

Woman in a data center server room

Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond Diversity Training: The Real Challenges for Women in Tech

Beyond Diversity Training: The Real Challenges for Women in Tech

Chip shortages have impacted the data center supply chain

Assessing the State of Data Center Supply Chains in H2 2024

Assessing the State of Data Center Supply Chains in H2 2024

byChristopher Tozzi

Photograph of New York City skyline.

The Big AI-pple: New York as a Center for AI and Neutral Interconnection

The Big AI-pple: New York as a Center for AI and Neutral Interconnection

byIndustry Perspectives

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

byChristopher Tozzi

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A CISO’s Observations on Today’s Rapidly Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape

A CISO’s Observations on Today’s Rapidly Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape

byIndustry Perspectives

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Energy & Power Supply

Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Gobbling Up Texas Amid AI Boom

Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Gobbling Up Texas Amid AI Boom

byBloomberg News

An example of Baselayer's Core modular data center model

Modular Data Centers

Best Practices for Planning and Deploying Modular Data Centers

Best Practices for Planning and Deploying Modular Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi

Evening skyline of Cyberjaya, a primary data center location in the Malaysia.

Roaring Into the Cloud: Malaysia’s Tech Tiger Leaps Ahead

Roaring Into the Cloud: Malaysia’s Tech Tiger Leaps Ahead

byIndustry Perspectives

Energy & Power Supply

Data Centers Must Evolve to Meet Growing Power Density Demands

Data Centers Must Evolve to Meet Growing Power Density Demands

byIndustry Perspectives

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Could Colocation Data Centers Be the Catalyst for Digital Transformation?

Could Colocation Data Centers Be the Catalyst for Digital Transformation?

byIndustry Perspectives

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Security & Risk Management

Leaked Access Keys: The Silent Revolution in Cloud Security

Leaked Access Keys: The Silent Revolution in Cloud Security

Data center e-waste may increase due to the AI boom

Green Materials

AI’s Impact on Data Center E-Waste and How to Mitigate the Problem

AI’s Impact on Data Center E-Waste and How to Mitigate the Problem

byChristopher Tozzi

Colocation edge data center visualization

Tracking the Growth of the Edge Colocation Data Center Market

Tracking the Growth of the Edge Colocation Data Center Market

byIndustry Perspectives

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Navigating Scope 3 Emissions for Sustainable Data Center Operations

Navigating Scope 3 Emissions for Sustainable Data Center Operations

byIndustry Perspectives

Hydrogen-powered data center concept

Energy & Power Supply

Hydrogen-Powered Data Centers: A Sustainable Solution?

Hydrogen-Powered Data Centers: A Sustainable Solution?

byChristopher Tozzi

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Maximize ROI: 6 Key Questions for Effective Data Center Optimization

Maximize ROI: 6 Key Questions for Effective Data Center Optimization

byChristopher Tozzi

Consumer regulated electricity may solve the data center energy problem

Energy & Power Supply

Consumer Regulated Electricity: The Path to Faster, Reliable Power Solutions?

Consumer Regulated Electricity: The Path to Faster, Reliable Power Solutions?

byIndustry Perspectives

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Well-Intentioned Things IT Leaders Do That Hurt Team Productivity

Well-Intentioned Things IT Leaders Do That Hurt Team Productivity

byInformationWeek

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