Click to learn more about author Carsten Baumann. Once upon a time, data center reliability was all that mattered. The conversation has now evolved to include sustainable resiliency. Grid power disturbances are becoming more frequent due to higher demand, aging infrastructures, intermittent renewable energy sources, and more frequent storms or other disasters. Combining this with […]
Big Data Use Cases: Developing a Smarter World
Growing concerns about climate change, pollution, and energy costs have prompted new paradigms of consumption and sustainability to crystallize. In response to evolving concerns, a number of countries and large cities have focused on the development of Smart Cities and Smart Grids, using technology to support an infrastructure managed by Artificial Intelligence and Big Data […]
Service Provider Data Centers Are Expected to Add Record-Breaking 7,000 MW of Capacity in 2018
by Angela Guess A recent press release states, “A new white paper from Navigant Research explores the role data centers will play in the growth of commercial and industrial (C&I) microgrids in North America and the rest of the world. Data centers are responsible for protecting mission-critical functions, yet, they often rely on an inefficient […]