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That is what you’ll gain with the Upsite Blog. We’ve been posting for several years now. One might think there is only so much to say about data center cooling and airflow management, but as a testament to our passion, and the ever changing landscape of data centers and computer rooms, we still have plenty left to talk about.
We hope you’ll find the content herein valuable and useful as you begin, or continue, your journey towards data center cooling optimization.
What’s Driving the Boom in Data Center Construction?
2022 was known for a lot of things. The end of almost all COVID-related restrictions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a boom in housing prices, soaring inflation – and a massive build-out of new data centers. While the construction industry as a whole is growing at...
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How the Perception of DCIM Has Changed Over the Years – Part 2
Welcome back, everyone! We last left off discussing a bunch of challenges and scratched the surface of how modern DCIM solutions can impact new data center management and operations issues. Let's pick it up from there.To overcome many of the challenges we discussed...
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How the Perception of DCIM Has Changed Over the Years – Part 1
Over these past few years, my view on DCIM has really changed. Several years ago, I was asked to lead an AFCOM half-day workshop on DCIM. I organized a 5-hour workshop, created some fun coursework, and ensured the audience participated. I didn't expect this to become...
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Top 10 Data Center Cooling Stories of 2022
With 2022 officially over, we wanted to take a look back at our top stories from The Upsite Blog. It was a busy year with many things to talk about—everything from discussing how the metaverse will live in your data center to examining the benefits and challenges of...
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Why Monitoring Your Airflow is Essential to Reducing Costs
Old habits die hard. And when it comes to data center cooling, the old way of doing things still lingers on today. Unfortunately, this dated approach to computer room cooling is actually limiting cooling infrastructure efficiency. In essence, the old ways are guiding...
read moreAirflow Management Awareness Month
Our 7th annual Airflow Management Awareness Month live webinar series has concluded. Watch the webinars on-demand below!
Cooling Capacity Factor (CCF) Reveals Data Center Savings
Learn the importance of calculating your computer room’s CCF by downloading our free Cooling Capacity Factor white paper.