Renewable energy is the answer to addressing the ongoing power demand of data centres. But, knowing the limitations with renewable energy, how can the data centre industry take advantage of the abundant sources of solar energy, wind energy and biofuel?
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Personal privacy, the Internet of Things, big data, the quantified self and IPv6. Plus, why I’ll probably go off the grid when I retire.
Good governance, policy and legislation will assist, but I’m not seeing any international commitment to protecting an individual’s privacy. I don’t have an answer, but I do know that we need to have the conversation — and have it quickly.
Airflow in data centres, and what you need to know about it
Data centres require a consistent and acceptable temperature range so that no ICT equipment will fail due to environmental irregularities.
Without predictive thermal and airflow modelling, optimal cooling design can’t be guaranteed.
The Internet of Things (IoT), what it can do and its worrisome side
With the increase of connected devices and the automation of most everyday processes in business and everyday life, the IoT’s evolution and integration is inevitable.
Tech.Bit: What’s the deal with internal VLANs?
Defining internal VLANs, what they do, plus the problems and safety measures to be aware of.
Is activity-based working (ABW) really the panacea for improving productivity?
Activity-based working can provide a space-efficiency benefit to some businesses and an innovation benefit to others.
How does my data centre rate against others?
Data centres can be rated against a range of industry ratings and standards.
How to ensure your projects deliver maximum value and benefits
How can you make sure that the projects you decide to pursue are able to deliver the benefits you expect? Strategic portfolio management is the answer.
Why IT governance is really about the enterprise governance of IT
Governance of IT isn’t a unique, special or one-off exercise that sits alone and outside of our normal governance framework.
Data centre metrics: can we ever get enough of them?
Quantitative assessment can now be used to analyse the relationship of meaningful data centre metrics.
A magic formula to allocate your data centre space? You wish!
Data centres are technical beasts that are engineered according to your business requirements. There’s no magic formula to help.
The secret to growing your business: focus on your customers’ journey
How do you turn a customer’s experience with your business into a success story? By understanding the customer’s journey.