As the pandemic began to make an impact in early 2020, it became clear that data center operators were going to have to invest more
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COVID-19: IT organizations move from planning to implementation
2020 Over the past few weeks, Uptime Institute held multiple customer roundtables to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 virus on data center operations and
Outages drive authorities and businesses to act
2019 Big IT outages are occurring with growing regularity, many with severe consequences. Executives, industry authorities and governments alike are responding with more rules, calls
DCIM as a Hub: Integrations Make all the difference
Today, the role that the physical data center plays in software-defined data centers, particularly facility design and operational management, is often overlooked. However, this is
NEXTDC: Obsessed with the details so our customers’ business is always available
This is a guest post written by Brett Ridley, Head of Central Operations and Facility Management for NEXTDC. NEXTDC is Australia’s leading independent data centre operator
When an Australian Government Department Required Operational Sustainability, Metronode Delivered
Senior facility manager calls achieving Tier Certification of Operational Sustainability “a dream” By Kevin Heslin The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Finance, Services and
LinkedIn’s Oregon Data Center Goes Live, Gains EIT Stamp of Approval
Uptime Institute recently awarded its Efficient IT (EIT) Stamp of Approval to LinkedIn for its new data center in Infomart Portland, signaling that the modern
Airline Outages FAQ: How to Keep Your Company Out of the Headlines
Uptime Institute has prepared this brief airline outages FAQ to help the industry, media, and general public understand the reasons that data centers fail. The
Bulky Binders and Operations “Experts” Put Your Data Center at Risk
Wearable technology and digitized operating procedures ensure compliance with standardized practices and provide quick access to critical information By Jose Ruiz No one in the
Tier III Certified Facilities Prove Critical to Norwegian Colo’s Client Appeal
Green Mountain melds sustainability, reliability, competitive pricing, and independent certifications to attract international colo customers By Kevin Heslin Green Mountain operates two unique colo facilities