Articles by tag: Data Centers
As the digital age accelerates, the burgeoning demand for data centers has propelled the industry toward integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) to ensure a sustainable, green energy supply. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are leading the charge, leveraging green energy solutions such as wind, solar, and innovative hydrogen fuel cells to meet their […]
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Engineering & Construction
IAQ and Construction: Data Centers and Mission-Critical
Data Centers and mission-critical construction projects often face challenges related to real-time data availability and proactive measures in terms of indoor air quality (IAQ.) Polygon’s ExactAire™ IAQ system overcomes these challenges. The system prevents leaks, condensation on electrical equipment, and dust or particulate matter accumulation on materials or gear, thereby avoiding significant losses and […]
Energy
Use Your Analytics to Manage & Diagnose Immediately
Managing power quality analytics is crucial for any industry in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Volta Insite, the cutting-edge real-time power quality analyzer, is revolutionizing the way businesses assess their energy usage and address potential issues. On this clip of “The Volta Minute” George Galea discusses the capabilities and benefits of Volta Insite. George Galea […]
Building Management
Military Veterans Use Their Experiences from the Field to be Leaders as Civilians
Having military experience can give one a valuable skills life while teaching how to live a disciplined lifestyle. Many former and current servicemen and women have utilized the skills they learned in training and applied it to their everyday lives. However, for some military veterans that transition from military life to civilian life, these lifestyles […]
Hitchhikers -- Season One
IT and Data Center Management Best Practices: From the Perspective of an Expert
There used to be a time when all of a company’s data centers were within the same building, always in a room chock full of different devices with heat emanating from within. It was usually very expensive and complex, and often included a host of complications and safety hazards. With the advent of technology, […]
Building Management
Making Data Center Careers Accessible for Everyone
Greg Crumpton from Straight Outta Crumpton speaks to many industry leaders, and over the life of his podcast, he’s had plenty on the show. But until now, each guest has made no more than one appearance. That all changed when Carrie Goetz, Principal/CTO at StrategITcom, returned to the program. And what exciting things have Goetz […]
Engineering & Construction
Flawless Execution: Breaking Down Liquid and Immersion Cooling
Data centers use a lot of power. Current microchips use about 200 watts and that power translates into thermal heat. Data centers are highly controlled environments. Heat and humidity cause damage and failures. On this episode of Flawless Execution: Delivering Innovation, the conversation focuses on the advantages of liquid cooling technology. “Liquid cooling, first and foremost, […]
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Motor Fuels Tax Minute, Episode 43: Biofuel Feedstock
In this week’s episode of Motor Fuels Tax Minute, our hosts discuss non-tax specific permits for biofuel feedstocks. For information or assistance, contact us. We are here to help. ©2024 Detailed Description of Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax Minute, Episode 43 00:00:00 Emilda: Welcome to Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax Minute, the vlog where we talk all […]
An Aging U.S. Workforce Could Be A Fruitful Operational Shift for Businesses
In a workforce landscape being shaped by inflation, supply chain evolution, geopolitical tide shifts, and rising next-gen technology, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of integrating older, experienced workers into their labor strategies. The allure lies not only in the seasoned skills these workers bring but also in their financial independence, which often allows […]
Telecom Project Success in Healthcare Usually Comes Down to Working with the Right Decision Maker
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, telecommunications plays a crucial role. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital solutions—from telemedicine to electronic health records—telecom companies are finding new opportunities and challenges in this sector. Successfully implementing telecom projects in healthcare requires a nuanced understanding of the industry’s legacy communications infrastructure, unique demands […]
Enhance Security with Faster Adoption of Digital Visitor Management Systems
As workplaces evolve into hybrid environments, the urgency to replace traditional paper logbooks with advanced digital visitor management systems has become a critical focus for organizations aiming to bolster security. The reliance on outdated methods poses significant security risks, a concern highlighted by increasing incidents of unauthorized access and data breaches globally. This pressing […]
Not Your Father’s Data Center: Innovations in Generator Land
How did a Texas boy, who swore up and down he’d never leave Texas for Oklahoma, wind up involved with the data storage industry in Oklahoma? Chris Brown, CTO at Uptime Institute, isn’t 100% sure himself, but spending the past 25 years in the Sooner state means something went right. And Brown said the data […]
How Google’s Data Center Investment is Shaping Real Estate Strategy
Google announced that it will be spending $7 billion on new office space and data centers in 2021. This comes as many Americans are returning from post-pandemic work restrictions. To comment on the issues and opportunities for the commercial office space market, Ryan Hoopes of Cushman and Wakefield joins Hilary Kennedy on MarketScale TV. Watch […]
Why College Curriculum Should Include Data Center Education
More people are retiring from data centers than are joining the profession. Research suggests that about 33 percent of data center professionals in the US expect to retire by 2025, and as previously noted, the pool of candidates to replace them is small and shrinking by the day. Our typical approach as an industry–relying on […]
Concrete Innovations at Compass Datacenters
Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer, Compass Datacenters is a firm believer that innovation comes in different forms, and she knows it’s people, processes and systems that drive innovations. Those three key focuses drive Novak’s work at Compass Datacenters, and she opened up to host Raymond Hawkins about some of the exciting innovations happening at Compass. […]
A 2020 Year in Review on Digital Strategy Trends
Haynes Strader, Vice President of Data Center Solutions, CBRE, returned to Not Your Father’s Data Center for a look back and assessment of one of the craziest years in recent memory. To summarize the market during the pandemic, Strader said, “CBRE had a really busy first quarter, and then, in March, we saw a big […]
Digital Transformation and the Data Center & Green Energy Connection
Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers, knows the ever-increasing role data centers play in the interconnected world of digital and smart technologies. And he provided his first-hand knowledge and insights on the advances data centers are making in today’s digital transformation and clean energy best practices and utilization. “If you look at the data […]
A Career Path for Veterans in the Data Center Industry
Lee Kirby, Cofounder and Chairman of Salute Mission Critical, wanted to use his 36 years of military experience to help veterans and their families. Drawing upon 30 years of information systems, strategic business development, planning and human resource experience in private and public sectors, Kirby began Salute Mission Critical. Salute’s mission is to provide military […]
The Data Center Outlook for the European Market
To get a perspective on how the data center industry is faring in European markets during the pandemic, host Raymond Hawkins tapped Andrew Jay, Head of EMEA Data Centre Solutions, Advisory & Transaction Services for CBRE, to help him unpack what’s happening. The need for co-location space is growing in Europe, as demands for data […]
Building Battle-Tested Business Relationships
Straight Outta Crumpton hosts Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton were joined by Crumpton’s longtime friend, Mike Kelleher, for a discussion about that exact topic – the foundation and building of business relationships, which can often bloom into personal friendships. Kelleher and Crumpton have been through many trials and tribulations and squared off against challenging scenarios […]