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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.
Why a Little Data Center Containment Can Go A Long Way
Some data center airflow containment is better than no containment at all. Usually. Under the right conditions. I have always been a proponent of maximizing cold and hot air separation in data centers. After all, a mere 10% loss in full containment could cost a couple...
[WEBINAR] Data Center Containment Best Practices: Key Considerations to Maximize ROI
Presented by Lars Strong, P.E., Senior Engineer and Company Science Officer, Upsite Technologies Data center containment has gone mainstream over the past decade, which has led to widespread implementation and adoption by many sites. In fact, according to a recent...
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...
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...
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...