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Data Centre Maintenance / Management stories - Page 24

A data centre cannot run effectively without being properly maintained and managed. Poor maintenance can often lead to catastrophic data loss and physical damage. Data centre maintenance and management is undertaken by data center operators as a key responsibility. It involves ongoing inspection, cleaning, analysis, repairs and recovery of all electrical hardware and components.

​​Regular data centre maintenance is a crucial part of a data centre's operations. It's essential for improving data centre design and making sure clients are kept happy and satisfied with their storage and data options.
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Schneider Electric cools down hyperscale data centers with new offering

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The energy management company claims it's latest cooling solution, the Ecoflair Indirect Air Economizer, reduces cooling operating costs by 60%.
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Gartner shares five step plan for a successful data center migration

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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With respect to risk, Gartner makes a good point: the less there is to move, the easier - and less risky - the migration will be.
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Do you really have the expertise to successfully migrate a data center?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Without practical experience to draw on, companies may be lulled into thinking a data center migration is like moving from one house to another.
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Huawei launches new server with five smart features

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Huawei introduces new FusionServer V5 for cloud storage market, promising improved performance and smart features.
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How data center pod frames can shorten IT room deployment time by over 20%

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Data centers could reduce project timelines by over 20% using free standing pod frames, according to Schneider Electric.
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A first for Schneider Electric with new cloud-based DCIM tool

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Schneider Electric debuts EcoStruxure IT, revolutionising data centre management with a pioneering cloud service.
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Colocation providers are front & center in customer edge computing plans

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Cloud computing often requires an assist from the edge because customers often need compute power closer to wherever they are.
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Microsoft buys all power from Irish wind farm for 15 years to power cloud

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Microsoft is buying every single kilowatt of energy that is produced from GE's new 37 megawatt wind farm in Ireland to support growing cloud demand.
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Electrical distribution safety & reliability: Get it right from the start

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Electrical distribution systems are found supplying power in all sorts of factories, data centers, hospitals, and large commercial complexes.
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Study: Schneider Electric says Aussie edge market growing

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Aussie businesses gear up for edge computing, with 22% planning strategies as Schneider Electric flags growth in the local market.
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Frost & Sullivan recognizes Asia Pacific's top data centers

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Schneider Electric and Singtel were among the big winners of the night, taking home two awards each.
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Swedish data center company deploys hybrid power systems in rural Myanmar

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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The energy as a service business model is gaining popularity in developing nations, according to Flexenclosure.
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Schneider Electric's science center helps customers build better data centers

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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With 20 calculators in the library, these tools help data center professionals make more educated decisions on an array of topics.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
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Schneider Electric: Is DCIM Dead? Long live DCIM

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Schneider Electric's DCIM is evolving into DMaaS, promising enhanced, cloud-delivered data center management. Is DCIM dead? Long live its new form.
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Bringing big data & IoT to data centers with EcoStruxure IT

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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When you couple the growing complexity & diversity of critical data center environments with reduced budget & less staff, it's a recipe for trouble.
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Insights from colocation buyers delivered in new 451 Research report

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Colocation providers face increasing threats and challenges, according to a survey by Schneider Electric and 451 Research.
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Schneider looks to accelerate digital economy with Hong Kong summit

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Schneider Electric's Innovation Summit has just closed in Hong Kong, with a number of world premieres and exclusives to power digital transformation.
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451 Research: Inside the (changing) colocation customer mind

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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A new study by 451 Research reveals the challenges faced by colocation providers and the strategies they can adopt to remain competitive.
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What's the appeal of cloud-based DCIM for data center monitoring?

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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cloud services
It has been widely recognized that data holds the keys for improved data center operations and to meet a range of goals.