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Cloud
A Peek Inside Microsoft's Azure Cloud Ecosystem and Data Center InnovationsA Peek Inside Microsoft's Azure Cloud Ecosystem and Data Center Innovations

Steven Hill takes a virtual tour of Microsoft data centers. Here, he shares his takeaways from the presentation as well as his own digging into Azure data centers.

byData Center Knowledge, Steven Hill
Aug 11, 2023
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7 Min Read
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AI Data Centers
Meet the Hackers Who Are Trying To Make AI Go RogueMeet the Hackers Who Are Trying To Make AI Go Rogue
byThe Washington Post
Aug 10, 2023
8 Min Read
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Sustainability
Data Center Roofs Play Vital Role in Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and ResilienceData Center Roofs Play Vital Role in Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and Resilience
byChristopher Tozzi
Aug 8, 2023
5 Min Read
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Networking
What's Causing Cloud Outages? A Network Managers' GuideWhat's Causing Cloud Outages? A Network Managers' Guide
bySalvatore Salamone
Aug 7, 2023
2 Min Read
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AI Data Centers
AI Expectations in the Data Center Are High but Still UnprovenAI Expectations in the Data Center Are High but Still Unproven
byStephen Lawton
Aug 7, 2023
5 Min Read
Find the top 10 stories on data center security.
Security & Risk Management
Top 10 Data Center Security Stories of 2023 (So Far)Top 10 Data Center Security Stories of 2023 (So Far)
byDylan Fisher
Aug 4, 2023
3 Min Read
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Physical Security
5 Physical Data Center Security Threats That Are Easy to Miss
5 Physical Data Center Security Threats That Are Easy to Miss
Aug 3, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Cooling
Data Center Power & Cooling in 2023: Top Stories So Far
Data Center Power & Cooling in 2023: Top Stories So Far
Aug 2, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDylan Fisher, Digital SEO Content & Copy Editor
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Cooling
Has the Data Center Staffing Crisis Stifled Cooling Innovation?
Has the Data Center Staffing Crisis Stifled Cooling Innovation?
Aug 1, 2023
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8 Min Read
byScott Fulton III, Contributor
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Data Center Career Development
Data Center Knowledge's 2023 Salary Survey Report
Data Center Knowledge's 2023 Salary Survey Report
Jul 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKate Harding, Contributor
Top Résumé Tips To Stand Out in Automated Screenings and With Recruiters
Data Center Career Development
Top Résumé Tips To Stand Out in Automated Screenings and With Recruiters
Top Résumé Tips To Stand Out in Automated Screenings and With Recruiters
Jul 27, 2023
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6 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
Water Conservation
Sustainability
How Can Data Centers Reduce Water Usage and Improve Efficiency?
How Can Data Centers Reduce Water Usage and Improve Efficiency?
Jul 27, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy, Freelance contributor
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Cooling
HoMEDUCS Project's Unique Approach to Keeping Modular Data Centers Cool
HoMEDUCS Project's Unique Approach to Keeping Modular Data Centers Cool
Jul 25, 2023
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6 Min Read
byJoe Milan, Contributor
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Build & Design
Why and How to Bring More Data Centers to the Developing World
Why and How to Bring More Data Centers to the Developing World
Jul 20, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Data Center Chips
India's Faltering Chip Story
India's Faltering Chip Story
Jul 19, 2023
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3 Min Read
byGagandeep Kaur
servers in a data center
Colocation
Pros and Cons of Choosing Colocation IaaS Over Public Cloud IaaS
Pros and Cons of Choosing Colocation IaaS Over Public Cloud IaaS
Jul 17, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
computational storage
Data Storage
Understanding the Benefits of Computational Storage
Understanding the Benefits of Computational Storage
Jul 14, 2023
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2 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
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Data Center Career Development
When Did 'Offline' Become the New Luxury?
When Did 'Offline' Become the New Luxury?
Jul 13, 2023
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11 Min Read
byBill Kleyman, CEO and Co-Founder
cloud security
Cybersecurity
What to Consider When Choosing a SASE Vendor
What to Consider When Choosing a SASE Vendor
Jul 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Contributor
Employees Want ChatGPT at Work. Bosses Worry They’ll Spill Secrets.
AI Data Centers
Employees Want ChatGPT at Work. Bosses Worry They’ll Spill Secrets.
Employees Want ChatGPT at Work. Bosses Worry They’ll Spill Secrets.
Jul 10, 2023
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8 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Management
5 Key Steps for Successful Data Center Consolidation
5 Key Steps for Successful Data Center Consolidation
Jul 10, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Compliance
Data Center Outsourcing: A Comprehensive Guide to DCO
Data Center Outsourcing: A Comprehensive Guide to DCO
Jul 6, 2023
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7 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
data center construction
Data Center Site Selection
How Climate Change Will Impact the Location of Data Centers
How Climate Change Will Impact the Location of Data Centers
Jul 5, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Cloud
Cloud Vendors' Security Guidelines: Worth Your Time?
Cloud Vendors' Security Guidelines: Worth Your Time?
Jul 3, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor
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Green Materials
DeepMind Alum Wants to Use AI to Speed the Development of Green Materials
DeepMind Alum Wants to Use AI to Speed the Development of Green Materials
Jul 1, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Networking
How Kyivstar Is Keeping Wartime Ukraine Connected
How Kyivstar Is Keeping Wartime Ukraine Connected
Jun 30, 2023
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9 Min Read
byTereza Krásová, Light Reading
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Data Breaches
Data Centers Can Fend Off DoS Attacks by Taking a Layered Approach
Data Centers Can Fend Off DoS Attacks by Taking a Layered Approach
Jun 29, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKyle Gaede, Principal Manager, Data Center Segment Group, Microchip
data center fans
Energy & Power Supply
5 Ways to Optimize Data Center Airflow Efficiency
5 Ways to Optimize Data Center Airflow Efficiency
Jun 26, 2023
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5 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
energy storage, batteries
Sustainability
Buying Renewable Energy Doesn't Mean What You Think
Buying Renewable Energy Doesn't Mean What You Think
Jun 23, 2023
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7 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Servers
Data Center Perils & Countermeasures: Is Your Server Firmware Secure?
Data Center Perils & Countermeasures: Is Your Server Firmware Secure?
Jun 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKyle Gaede, Principal Manager, Data Center Segment Group, Microchip
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Hyperscalers
As Amazon’s Second HQ Opens in Virginia, Neighbors Brace for a Transformation
As Amazon’s Second HQ Opens in Virginia, Neighbors Brace for a Transformation
Jun 16, 2023
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8 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
Image of SASE text written in the clouds.
Cybersecurity
Feeling SASE? A Complete Guide to Secure Access Service Edge
Feeling SASE? A Complete Guide to Secure Access Service Edge
Jun 15, 2023
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13 Min Read
byCharles O'Hay
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Colocation
Colocation Data Center vs. Private Data Center: Which Is Right for You?
Colocation Data Center vs. Private Data Center: Which Is Right for You?
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
A glowing fingerprint symbol against binary code, representing the role of network zoning in internet security.
Networking
Network Zoning in 2023: How AI and Automation Change Things
Network Zoning in 2023: How AI and Automation Change Things
Jun 7, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor
Project Natick
Cooling
Are Underwater Data Centers Truly Practical?
Are Underwater Data Centers Truly Practical?
Jun 6, 2023
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4 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Regulations
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The evolution of data center hardware is key to meeting the demands of AI, sustainability, and advanced security in 2025
Data Center Hardware
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Build & Design
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