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IT operations are a crucial component to any business, large or small. Companies rely on their information systems to run operations and if a system becomes unavailable, those operations might be impaired or stopped completely. In order to minimize disruption, data centers must keep high standards to ensure the integrity and functionality of its computer environment. There is a variety of risks that can affect your in-house data center including fire, power and cooling instability, physical security, network redundancy, and after-hours problems. Continue reading →

In today’s world of high-density data center equipment, power and cooling needs are a supply and demand problem. Administrators must then understand the supply limitations of the data center and the demand of the equipment. The cost of data centers is on the rise as a result of the increased power capacity required. While server costs have remained virtually consistent, power density has been increasing at an alarming rate. By next year, it is expected that the cost of power for the data center will exceed the cost of the original capital investment. It’s imperative for CFOs to understand the cost of energy relative to the cost of the server because the need for more data centers is increasing due to the demand for more business applications. Continue reading →