Although many data center operators remain optimistic about the use of AI tools in operations, expectations of AI’s ability to reduce human error is declining.
Category: Data Center
The Megawatt That Never Reached the Racks
TL;DR Plant validation does not equal rack validation: Using a temporary load to walk a coolant distribution unit (CDU) up to 1 MW confirms the
Designing Data Centers for Density: A Practical Guide to PDU Architecture Choices
TL;DR Driven by the rapid growth of AI, cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and edge deployments, rack power densities are rising sharply, making Power Distribution
Data Center Aisle Containment and the Path to Lower Operating Costs
TL;DR Cooling accounts for a significant share of a data center’s total energy draw, so thermal management can directly impact operating costs. Hot-aisle and cold-aisle
Space-Based Orbital Data Centers: How Computing Is Moving Beyond Earth
TL;DR In January 2026, the first operational orbital data center nodes were launched into low Earth orbit by Axiom Space and Kepler Communications, transitioning space-based
Why AI Data Centers Should Think More Like Formula One Teams
TL;DR Evaluating cooling components (such as cold plates) in isolation can be misleading; thermal and hydraulic performance must be engineered holistically to prevent degrading overall
The Next Big Challenge for Data Centers Isn’t More Power
TL;DR Data centers are so vital to modern life that the UK has granted them critical national infrastructure status, elevating data and energy security to
Choosing the Right UPS for Your Data Center: Load, Runtime, Battery Type, and Cost Compared
TL;DR Selecting a data center UPS system requires evaluating load capacity, runtime, battery technology, serviceability, scalability, and long-term lifecycle costs rather than simply comparing initial
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. Names Dipan Patel Chief Operating Officer
TL;DR Leadership appointment: Dipan Patel joins Duos as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Doug Recker. Operational focus: Patel will lead deployment of Duos Edge
Data centers face new scrutiny over heat island effect
Opposition to data center developments has been spreading due to local issues such as rising electricity prices, noise pollution, water consumption, a changing landscape, as