In the dynamic landscape of digital infrastructure, data centers are the lifelines of modern businesses. These facilities house the critical servers, networking equipment, and storage systems that underpin operations ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing. As businesses expand and technology evolves, the need for robust data center infrastructure grows exponentially. However, amidst the excitement of […]

When it comes to data centers, energy efficiency is paramount. Not only is it environmentally responsible to manage energy consumption, but it’s also critical from a cost-saving perspective. One major factor in data center energy consumption is cooling. Keeping all those servers at the right temperature is essential for performance and longevity, but it can […]

In today’s fast-paced digital age, call centers and command centers serve as the nerve centers for many businesses and governmental entities. These hubs are filled with essential equipment, from rows of computer systems and servers to communication tools that ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations. However, like any busy environment, these centers are prone to accumulating […]

In the fast-paced world of technology and data management, critical facilities are the backbone of our modern society. These facilities, which house data centers, server rooms, and other essential equipment, rely heavily on infrastructure that is often overlooked but crucial for their operation – raised access floors. Raised access floors have been a staple in […]

In the dynamic world of data centers and critical facilities, maintaining optimal operating conditions is paramount. Efficient airflow management is not just a goal but a necessity for ensuring the longevity and reliability of the infrastructure. To achieve this, data center operators and facility managers have turned to innovative solutions like hot and cold aisle […]

In the realm of data centers, maintaining a pristine environment is paramount to ensure uninterrupted operations and safeguard sensitive equipment. While various contaminants can pose risks, one particular challenge stands out as the most common and detrimental: dust accumulation. This blog explores the impact of dust contamination in data centers and introduces Critical Facilities Solutions […]

Data centers are the backbone of modern technological infrastructure, serving as the nerve center for storing, processing, and transmitting vast amounts of digital information. Within these facilities, the raised access floor plays a crucial role in maintaining a reliable and efficient environment. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why maintaining a raised […]

The construction of a data center is a complex and meticulous process that demands attention to detail and precision. Once the construction phase is complete, a thorough and comprehensive data center construction clean is essential to prepare the facility for its critical role in housing and managing valuable digital infrastructure. In this blog post, we […]

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, data centers serve as the backbone of modern organizations, housing critical infrastructure and storing vast amounts of valuable information. However, amidst the relentless flow of data, it is crucial not to overlook the physical cleanliness of these facilities. Cleaning your data center is more than just maintaining appearances; it […]

ARE SERVER SHUTDOWNS WORTH THE RISK?In the combined interest of power savings and component testing, many server rooms and data centers perform scheduled shutdowns of components and N+ systems. It’s a practice much like testing steel; with each bend, the structure weakens, but it gives you an idea of when and how it will break. […]

Today’s electrical grid is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. The electrical grid provides reliable power to millions of homes and businesses, but electrical failures that affect large areas happen regularly due to extreme weather, natural disasters, and human error. For data centers, outages and failures can be extremely costly. If […]

50 YEARS ON: HOW APOLLO STILL CONTRIBUTES TO CONTAMINATION PREVENTION(and why smoking at mission control wasn’t a big deal) Recently, the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of placing a man on the moon and sending him safely back to Earth. The moon landing remains a pivotal, important event in human history. With the trove […]

EZIBLANK® Blanking Panels are a well-received, innovative data center product made of the highest quality of flame retardant (UL94 V0) ABS plastic. Molded with precisely engineered clips, EZIBLANK® Blanking Panels can be installed easily onto square mounting holes of any EIA-310-D compliant 19” server rack to prevent recirculation of hot exhaust air within server racks. […]

Raised Floor. Is yours in danger of collapse? Raised floor. Many people are not aware that the major raised floor manufacturers, such as Tate and ASM, have a published life cycle for raised floors. That life cycle is 20 years. After 20 years it has been noted that raised floors have a greater rate of […]

Zinc whisker cleaning Zinc whisker cleaning is a requirement for any data center that has been determined to have zinc contamination, because zinc whiskers, tiny conductive filaments of zinc typically less than a few millimeters (mm) long and only a few thousandths of a millimeter in diameter, are conductive and will cause electrical shorts. Here […]

The construction of hyperscale Data Centre’s has never been so huge as it is right now with DC’s building built across the globe for the biggest companies in the world, the onsite management of construction contamination throughout the build phase is vitally important to ensure the best cleanliness standards are achieved when handing over the […]

There are a large number of legacy data centers out there with raised floors in excess of 20 years old. Those raised floors have surpassed their life cycle (according to manufacturer standards) and are failing, or in danger of failing. Once upon a time the only way to remedy this situation was to shut off […]

Let’s start with five facts that should blow your mind: If you’re still with us, and not scrambling to buy stock in a voice-search company, it’s safe to say these statistics are indicative of the fact that data centers and cloud banks aren’t going anywhere any time soon. In fact, demand for them is only […]

My last blog was about the importance of training and how it effects our industry. Today I want to look a little wider and see how training and industry associations have changed the opinions of our customers, potentially to their own detriment. Associations run by individuals, or teams of individuals with ‘solid’ first-hand experience and […]