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Notes from AFCOM Data Center World: Day one
Space weather, increased operating temperatures and other data center trends were the talk at AFCOM's Data Center World in Orlando. Article | 06 Oct 2009
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Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment takes hold
Data center power-saving methods, such as hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, have taken hold in data center design, but other cutting-edge methods such as liquid cooling remain too risky, according to a recent survey. Article | 30 Sep 2009
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Amazon data center facility engineer touts radical cooling tactics
Amazon Web Services data center facility guru James Hamilton says data center pros need to get out of the dark ages when it comes to cooling servers. Hamilton recommends airflow containment systems and air-side economizers to improve data center cool... Article | 27 Jul 2009
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Colo taps cold weather, river for green data center
A Canadian data center colocation company has built a new data center that is energy efficient and uses hydroelectric power, cold-aisle containment, and outside air cooling. Article | 22 Jul 2009
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Indian organizations likely to demand green IT ROI within 12 months
Green IT and cost-effective IT may no longer be exclusive. Rhonda Ascierto, a senior analyst at Datamonitor, shares green IT tips for Indian organizations. Interview | 14 Jul 2009
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IT managers offer tips on cutting data center costs
The recession is a good excuse to re-negotiate tech vendor contracts, tighten up energy policy to cut data center costs over 12 to 18 months, according to IT pros. Article | 07 Jul 2009
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Microsoft to open two mega data centers: News in brief
Microsoft will open two mega data centers, one in Chicago and one in Dublin, Ireland; Oracle adds new management capabilities to its Oracle Enterprise Manager software; and more. Article | 30 Jun 2009
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Dell launches Energy Star PowerEdge servers: News in brief
In today's news in brief, Dell launched its first PowerEdge servers that meet the EPA's Energy Star server specifications, IDC delivers grim server sales prediction and more. Article | 26 Jun 2009
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HP downsizes data center cooling monitor: News in brief
In today's news in brief, HP scales down its data center monitoring product, a new data center may use hydroelectric power, and the Planet will open an eighth facility. Article | 12 Jun 2009
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Schneider: IT and energy management control systems bring efficiency
A new Schneider Electric initiative offers green data center design templates and encourages IT to work more closely with energy management control systems. Article | 08 Jun 2009