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October 8, 2014

The US Military Is Outsourcing Data Centers to the United States?

In the most bizarrely American thing you could imagine, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) will start “outsourcing” its data centers to commercial providers here in the states. Okay, admittedly “outsourcing” might be the wrong word, but it’s no […]
October 6, 2014

A Cloud Reboot Causes Panic At Netflix

Raise your hand if you’ve ever watched an entire season of a favorite television series in one sitting, realized it’s the morning of the next day, called in sick, and then watched the second season all because, well, you could? […]
October 2, 2014

The White House Struggles To Improve Data Center Efficiency

Despite that fact that it’s the United States’ government, the White House proposed a new voluntary program for data centers to become 20 percent more energy efficient by the year 2020. For the unapologetic, curious, and somewhat naive crowd: they haven’t […]
October 1, 2014

Social Security Gets New Data Center

The US Government is in the midst of a big overhaul in terms of their IT infrastructure. There are big talks of a mass consolidation of the government’s data facilities, which would ultimately lead to a more efficient, cost-effective infrastructure. […]
September 29, 2014

What’s Inside the Swiss Secret, Underground Data Center Bunkers?

When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Utility knives? Chocolates? Off-shore bank accounts? And then what? I can’t think of anything. I know their flag is square, which is weird. But other than that, my ignorance of Switzerland […]
September 25, 2014

How Facebook Balances Its Load to Save Electricity

Have you ever been browsing your Facebook late at night, sifting through all those baby pictures, wondering why you’re still friends with that kind of racist guy you met at your cousin’s wedding? I think we all have been there […]
September 18, 2014

What Are Data Centers Testing to Reduce Electricity Costs?

Unsurprisingly, one of the excruciating headaches of operating a data center is the cost to keep the servers running at optimum efficiency—that means keeping them cool and, if you’ve ever run an air conditioning unit, that means copious amounts of […]
September 16, 2014

How ‘Fastpass’ Will Eliminate Data Center Latency

Just when you thought those nerds at MIT had quieted down, they’re back at it. This time with FaceBook! But what they’re developing could change the way you “internet.” Alright, I’ll just get to it: they’re eliminating data center latency. And […]
September 15, 2014

Did You Know Data Centers Can Protect Your Data From EMPs?

That’s right, folks. The time to put the question that keeps to up at night to rest: your pictures from your junior prom will be safe from a nuclear attack. Rejoice! Oh, and if you’re one of those people constantly worrying […]
Did You Know Data Centers Can Protect Your Data From EMPs?
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