Data Center Development in the United States

Electrorack, a Legrand Group brand, recently posted its article, Data Center Development in the United States, on its ePulse Info Center at www.electrorack.com.  

“We wanted to kick off our new article series with an article that discusses trends in data center development in the US,” said Todd Schneider, Electrorack’s Director of Marketing.  “The industry is dynamic and constantly changing, and so we felt an article that addresses development would be both appropriate and timely.”

Excerpt from Data Center Development in the United States:

Despite the slow economic recovery, a variety of statistics show that data center growth continues to expand. For example, a recent survey at the Fall 2011 7 X 24 Exchange Conference revealed that 72% of respondents will definitely or probably will build a new internal data center in the next 12 to 24 months, while 64% are looking to retrofit or expand their existing facilities. Regardless, the stagnant economy is spurring significant efforts to increase the efficiency of existing and new data centers.

Several large companies, for example, are opening data centers on the East Coast with a mind on utilizing the cooler weather and the availability of coastal water to handle rack overheating problems. The recent trend is to construct new data centers in areas where land is cheap and where there is water for both hydroelectric power and for server cooling.

“We look forward to contributing future articles on our ePulse Info Center,” added Todd.   “And we’ll be covering all the markets we serve, including the broadcast/broadband, military, and industrial markets.”

IT professionals view the articles on the ePulse Info Center by visiting the website at www.electroack.com.

About Electrorack | A Group brand Legrand

Electrorack empowers next-generation facilities with the ability to address the issues of heat, power, scalability, and sustainability through fully-integrated enclosure engineering. A never-obsolete, built-to-requirements approach delivers single-part number, pre-configured enclosures that cater to your specific site needs. Providing value, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency – that’s The Power of e. Visit www.electrorack.com.

View the original article here

How Cloud Computing Will Impact Data Centers

Electrorack, a Legrand Group brand, recently posted its article, How Cloud Computing Will Impact Data Centers in 2012, on its ePulse Info Center at www.electrorack.com.

“As bandwidth issues arise, cloud computing will continue to be looked at as a potential solution,” said Todd Schneider, Electrorack’s Director of Marketing.  “And as cloud infrastructure gains acceptance, there will be increased emphasis on demonstrating return on investment.”

Excerpt from How Cloud Computing Will Impact Data Centers in 2012:

The year 2011 saw data centers moving cautiously in the direction of cloud computing, and many analysts believe that 2012 will see growth pick up as perceived barriers to adoption disappear. Companies are moving more toward creating private clouds and using public clouds as backup for overflow capacity.

Some experts are predicting that 2012 will see the growth of cloud computing and would increase with many companies moving away from traditional “box-centric” operations. While in previous times, companies tended to rely on running applications in specific data centers or on specific servers, cloud infrastructure allows any application to run at any location or on any server at any time.

“Initially there was hesitancy on the part of data center to adopt cloud computing models,” added Todd.   “However, Security SaaS options and SAS-70 compliance certification are helping to build confidence that cloud computing systems are safe for data center operations.  That, combined with general public acceptance, means cloud computing will only increase in 2012.”

IT professionals can view all of Electrorack’s articles on the ePulse Info Center by visiting www.electroack.com.

About Electrorack | A Group brand Legrand

Electrorack empowers next-generation facilities with the ability to address the issues of heat, power, scalability, and sustainability through fully-integrated enclosure engineering. A never-obsolete, built-to-requirements approach delivers single-part number, pre-configured enclosures that cater to your specific site needs. Providing value, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency – that’s The Power of e. Visit www.electrorack.com.

View the original article here

The Quest for Efficiency

Electrorack, a Legrand Group brand, recently posted its article, The Quest for Efficiency, on its ePulse Info Center at www.electrorack.com. “In this economic climate, data center managers must be open to trying a variety of methods to increase efficiency,” said Todd Schneider, Electrorack’s Director of Marketing.  “Even established data centers can increase efficiency by simply evaluating and modifying a few key factors.”

Excerpt from The Quest for Efficiency:

Rising costs have data center managers searching for new ways to increase efficiency. Finding the most expedient solutions for efficiency will depend on factors like budget, space considerations, location, power and cooling options. Some of the alternatives available that involve software, hardware and combined solutions include:

• Utilizing the right software power management and monitoring system
• Centralizing data center cooling
• Designing for efficiency
• Planning for future space requirements
• Using virtualization and distributed networks
• Utilizing onsite power generation
• Analyzing life cycle costs

“Of course, everyone’s goals are to increase efficiency while minimizing costs,” added Todd.   “Identifying ways to optimize venting, humidity control, and free cooling are just a few of the solutions to achieve these goals.”

IT professionals can view all of Electrorack’s articles on the ePulse Info Center by visiting www.electroack.com.

Electrorack empowers next-generation facilities with the ability to address the issues of heat, power, scalability, and sustainability through fully-integrated enclosure engineering. A never-obsolete, built-to-requirements approach delivers single-part number, pre-configured enclosures that cater to your specific site needs. Providing value, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency – that’s The Power of e. Visit www.electrorack.com.

View the original article here

Electrorack to Exhibit at AFCOM Data Center

Electrorack, a Legrand group brand, will be exhibiting at booth #1335 at this year’s Data Center World Conference in Las Vegas, NV, March 18th – 22nd.  Stop by to hear about Electrorack’s build-to-order strategy, including enclosures, aisle containment, and a host of power distribution units and advanced cabling accessories.

“Electrorack has been fortunate to outfit some of the largest, most progressive data centers in the world,” noted Todd Schneider, Director of Marketing at Electrorack.  “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to share with DCW’s audience just some of the innovations that are empowering world-class facilities.”

Facts about Data Center World from its website:

Data Center World brings together the best of the best—the best speakers, the best vendors, the best networking and social activities—all in a beautiful venue. Our goal? To provide you an educational experience facilitated by only the most respected minds in data center and facilities management so you can return to your office with a solid action plan and valuable business contacts.

The five day conference includes:

•   More than 80 informative presentations
•   An engaging keynote presentation
•   Powerful networking opportunities and luncheon
•   Expo welcome reception
•   Data Center Manager of the Year Award ceremony and dinner

“In helping data centers achieve their goals, we focus on learning of our client’s particular needs” added Todd.  “We then develop scalable, built-to-order infrastructure technologies that cater specifically to those needs, while at the same time maximizing value and reducing costs.”

Visit Electrorack at booth # 1335.

About Electrorack | A Group brand Legrand

Electrorack empowers next-generation facilities with the ability to address the issues of heat, power, scalability, and sustainability through fully-integrated enclosure engineering. A never-obsolete, built-to-requirements approach delivers single-part number, pre-configured enclosures that cater to your specific site needs. Providing value, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency – that’s The Power of e. Visit www.electrorack.com.

View the original article here

Electrorack Releases Latest Article: Data Center Development in the United States

Electrorack, a Legrand Group brand, recently posted its article, Data Center Development in the United States, on its ePulse Info Center at electrorack.com. “We wanted to kick off our new article series with an article that discusses trends in data center development in the US,” said Todd Schneider, Electrorack’s Director of Marketing.  “The industry is dynamic and constantly changing, and so we felt an article that addresses development would be both appropriate and timely.”

Excerpt from Data Center Development in the United States:

Despite the slow economic recovery, a variety of statistics show that data center growth continues to expand. For example, a recent survey at the Fall 2011 7 X 24 Exchange Conference revealed that 72% of respondents will definitely or probably will build a new internal data center in the next 12 to 24 months, while 64% are looking to retrofit or expand their existing facilities. Regardless, the stagnant economy is spurring significant efforts to increase the efficiency of existing and new data centers.

Several large companies, for example, are opening data centers on the East Coast with a mind on utilizing the cooler weather and the availability of coastal water to handle rack overheating problems. The recent trend is to construct new data centers in areas where land is cheap and where there is water for both hydroelectric power and for server cooling.

“We look forward to contributing future articles on our ePulse Info Center,” added Todd.   “And we’ll be covering all the markets we serve, including the broadcast/broadband, military, and industrial markets.”

About Electrorack | A Group brand Legrand

Electrorack empowers next-generation facilities with the ability to address the issues of heat, power, scalability, and sustainability through fully-integrated enclosure engineering. A never-obsolete, built-to-requirements approach delivers single-part number, pre-configured enclosures that cater to your specific site needs. Providing value, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency – that’s The Power of e. Visit www.electrorack.com.

View the original article here