Data center design and facilities

The data center design and facilities topic section offers comprehensive resources and expert advice for data center construction companies, architects and data center facility managers. Data center design takes into account continuous power and cooling for IT equipment, site security and energy use. Data center facilities are specialized for a task, and must operate in concert with the IT organization. New trends in data center design and construction include modular and containerized builds, as well as DCIM to track energy use.

February 08, 2022 08 Feb'22
Nvidia, Arm deal fails after heightened regulatory scrutiny

Nvidia's acquisition of Arm Ltd. faced its share of regulatory hurdles, but the global semiconductor chip shortage prompted increased scrutiny of the chip-related deal.
February 19, 2021 19 Feb'21
Nvidia acquisition of Arm faces industry, regulatory hurdles

Nvidia's acquisition of Arm Ltd. could change the chipmaker landscape and is reportedly raising industry and regulatory eyebrows.
December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20
Data center market M&A deals hit new high in 2020

This year proved to be a banner year for data center mergers and acquisitions with 113 deals valued at over $30 billion, a pace that is unlikely to slow in 2021.
November 16, 2020 16 Nov'20
Japan named HPC leader as world races to exascale

Exascale computers are due to arrive in 2021 in the U.S. and China. Developers are being urged to make these systems user-friendly and accessible.

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How to design and build a data center

Designing an efficient data center is no small feat. Review data center facility and infrastructure components and different standards before you begin. Continue Reading
Top data center infrastructure management software in 2022

DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets. Continue Reading
Liquid cooling vs. air cooling in the data center

The quest to maintain operating temperatures for increasing computing densities has firms transitioning from air cooling to liquid cooling. We assess both methods. Continue Reading

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Explore liquid cooling for data centers

Discover the different classifications of liquid cooling -- such as direct-to-chip, liquid immersion or rear-door heat exchangers -- before adopting it in your data center. Continue Reading
How 5G affects data centers and how to prepare

Data centers can prepare for the rise of 5G networking by understanding how it functions, upgrading crucial infrastructure and understanding how 5G networks can benefit them. Continue Reading
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Safety in the data center requires organizations to identify and address a variety of risk factors, from electrical systems to staff illness. Continue Reading

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6 ways to increase energy efficiency in data centers

Although there is no one single trick that admins can use to achieve an energy-efficient data center, there are several small things that can significantly decrease energy use. Continue Reading
8 green computing best practices

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment. Continue Reading
Mini PCs for business offer improved performance, reduced costs

Mini PCs are a low-cost hardware alternative to servers that enable organizations to maintain maximum data center features and capabilities in remote office locations. Continue Reading