The Top 10 Data Center Stories for September 2022
Data centers keep getting bigger, and developers are adapting by building massive new cloud campuses to support them. Our overview of the largest MegaCampuses was the most popular story with DCF...
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Why Modular Data Centers are Good for the Environment
In this edition of Voices of the Industry, Tod Higinbotham, COO of ZincFive, outlines some of the key ways that modular data center systems can help you achieve your sustainability goals. Tod...
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Executive Roundtable: Hyperscale Data Center Demand Likely to Continue
Cloud platforms and social media networks are the largest customers in the data center business. The growth of these “hyperscale” customers has been the driving force in a global building boom for...
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Roundtable: Water Scarcity Will Bring Change to Data Center Design, Location
The scarcity of water will bring change to how data centers are designed and where they are located, according to panelists in our DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable. That may mean shifting to...
View ArticleData Center Jobs: Construction and Engineering Jobs Available in Major Markets
Each month Data Center Frontier, in partnership with Pkaza, post some of the hottest data center career opportunities in the market. Here’s a look at some of the latest data center jobs posted on the...
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‘Signficant Growth Opportunity’ Lies Ahead for Secondary Markets
The competition and constraints in major Internet hubs will continue to drive demand in secondary data center markets, according to panelists in our DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable. Some of this...
View ArticleLoudoun County Passes New Rules to Limit Data Center Growth
How can local officials balance the economic benefits of data centers with residents’ concerns about their impact on the community? Loudoun County in Virginia has been on the front lines of this...
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Beyond the Grid: The Role of Data Centers in the Future of Power
As power grids are modernized, data centers are likely to become key players in new energy ecosystems that combine multiple generation sources – including renewable sources like wind and solar – as...
View ArticleRoundtable Recap: As Cloud Boom Continues, Growth Brings Change
Our Data Center Executive Roundtable for the Third Quarter of 2022 explores four topics: the continuing demand for infrastructure to support hyperscale computing, how water scarcity will impact design,...
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Facing the Challenges of Today’s Modern Data Center: Know Your Site – From...
In this edition of Voices of the Industry, AFL’s Manja Thessin, Enterprise Market Manager, and Seán Adam, Vice President of Market Strategy and Innovation, explore how data center infrastructure is...
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How Data Center Sustainability Drives ROI
Last week we launched an article series on the role that sustainability should play in the development and deployment of data centers. This week, we continue by looking at how data center...
View ArticleAlbertazzi to Take Helm at Vertiv, as Rob Johnson Retires
Veteran executive Giordano Albertazzi will become the Chief Executive Officer of data center power and cooling specialist Vertiv on Jan. 1, the company said this week. Albertazzi succeeds CEO Rob...
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Dallas Sees Record Data Center Leasing Activity in 2022
Blockbuster data center leasing isn’t just a Northern Virginia phenomenon anymore. As hyperscale operators continue to consume capacity, multiple markets around the country are starting to see...
View ArticleGoogle: New C3 Instances are ‘Next Wave’ for Google Cloud Infrastructure
Google Cloud has rolled out new virtual machine instances based on Intel’s latest processors, calling the C3 VM “the next wave of Google Cloud infrastructure” and a key step towards creating more...
View ArticleAligned Plans Major Expansion in Phoenix, Will Add 2 Million SF of Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers is planning a major expansion in Phoenix, continuing the dynamic growth of cloud infrastructure in the region. Aligned has acquired land for two new campuses, and plans to deploy...
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Trends and Opportunities in Site Selection Today
In this edition of Voices of the Industry, Ernest Popescu, Head of Global Site Selection at Iron Mountain Data Centers, shares his outlook on site selection today. Ernest Popescu, Head of Global Site...
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New York, New Jersey Data Center Market Show Growing Signs of Recovery
The New York/New Jersey data center market is experiencing a strong rebound, as stronger leasing in recent years has gradually absorbed vacant space. The region has recently seen new entrants, as well...
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How a Sustainability Focus Can Impact Power and Connectivity Choices
Last week we continued an article series on the role that sustainability should play in the development and deployment of data centers. This week, we explore how a sustainability focus might impact...
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Short-Reach Singlemode Reduces Cost Yet Demands Ultra-Low Loss, High...
In this edition of Voices of the Industry, Gary Bernstein, Global Data Center Solutions Specialist for The Siemon Company, highlights how ultra-low loss, high-performance components optimize...
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ChilliRack Seeks to Slash Server Fan Energy, Boost Rack Utilization
David Klein clearly recalls when he decided to try and build a better cooling system. Klein had been in the data center industry for years, and in 2014 was visiting a facility in Northern Virginia. “It...
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