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Data Center Power Problems

To avoid power disturbances and system downtime, it’s important to identify data center power problems and implement steps to reduce risks.

April 3, 2017

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Improving Data Center Efficiency

An energy efficient data center doesn't just save energy, it reduces waste, improves reliability, & saves money.

March 20, 2017

Going Tiny Offers Big Solutions

Tiny data centers, like Vertiv’s SmartRow, save time and money for businesses who need a practical way of operating more efficiently with a smaller IT space.

February 16, 2017

What Every IDF Room Needs

With the growing importance of small IT spaces, it's important to have the right equipment and support for your IDF room.

January 26, 2017

How Much Downtime Can You Afford?

Downtime can cost you time, money, and your reputation. A Vertiv business partner can help develop a strategy to reduce data center downtime.

December 14, 2016

Unlocking Data Center Potential

How can you unlock hidden potential in your data center to better meet the needs of customers? In our work with diverse data center teams across the country, from tiny to mega -- each relies on two keys, data center assessment and innovative solutions.

November 29, 2016

4 Steps to Better Data Center Cooling

Cost savings and carbon footprint reduction can sometimes seem like opposing goals. But there’s one place where the two go hand-in-hand: the data center. According to the Uptime Institute, data centers are responsible for as much as 35 percent of total energy use in non-manufacturing, information-intensive companies. But despite the data center’s heavy power load there is a great opportunity to save money through more effective energy management.

October 10, 2016

Protecting Your Business – 7 Essential Disaster Recovery Questions for SMBs

According to research by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of an unplanned data center outage in 2015 was $740,357. A report by Verizon showed even small data breaches -- those with fewer than 100 files lost – may cost between $18,120 and $35,730. The top causes of technology outages include: equipment failure, UPS failure, cybercrime, and human error. What will you do if your technology infrastructure experiences an unexpected failure?

August 31, 2016

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Scaling for Growth: 3 Keys for Your Data Center

Technology is constantly evolving, and the processes and skills needed to manage it efficiently must evolve as well. Availability, security, and skills are key to ensure continuous efficient operations and the flexibility to meet the dynamic needs of customers.

August 5, 2016

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