Cutting data centre power costs
07 July, 2015Multitenant data centres (MTDCs) are growing in size, number and popularity. In this increasingly crowded market, MTDC providers are discovering they must focus relentlessly on a demanding set of requirements, including affordability, efficiency, sustainability, reliability and agility in their bid to attract and retain customers.
Understanding high-efficiency mode UPSs
07 May, 2015Power efficiency is hardly a new concern among data centre operators, but today's constrained budgets and corporate sustainability initiatives have combined to make energy usage minimisation more critical than ever.
Residual current monitoring in data centres
27 April, 2015 by David Morley, Data Centre EngineerResidual current devices (RCDs) have long had a bad reputation for causing nuisance tripping and unexplained outages in data centres. Sadly, this perception still exists within the ICT industry and is inconsistent with the latest developments in technology.
Making the most of the big data era
10 March, 2015 by Francois Vazille, Vice-President for IT Business, Schneider ElectricThe need to process and store information is increasing exponentially. It is estimated that Australian internet traffic will nearly triple from 2013 to 2018. Globally, we have moved into a period termed 'the internet of everything', or the interconnection of computing-like devices with existing internet infrastructure. This means that by 2020 there will be 50 billion connected devices - nearly seven devices per person.
Understanding prefabricated modular data centres
13 January, 2015 by Francois Vazille, Vice-PresidentIt is no secret that prefab data centres offer a number of advantages, when compared to 'stick built' data centres, such as speed of deployment, predictability, scalability and life cycle cost. While the benefits of prefab data centres are well documented, there is a lack of common language and classification for prefabricated solutions - this has created confusion.
Pacnet deploys network services at NSW Government's data centre
15 October, 2014Pacnet has become one of the first providers of network services at the NSW Government's new data centre in Silverwater.
Vocus expands WA presence with data centre acquisition
14 August, 2014Vocus Communications has expanded its data centre presence in Western Australia by acquiring the Bentley Data Centre from ASX-listed ASG Group.
Schneider Electric launches Asset Connect Services
19 June, 2014Schneider Electric has launched Asset Connect Services for critical environments including data centres.
Schneider Electric ACRC301S and ACRC301H InRow RCs
08 May, 2014Schneider Electric has introduced the second generation of the InRow RC, the ACRC301S and ACRC301H. The two models are said to significantly improve cooling efficiency by reducing power consumption while also increasing capacity.
CommScope DataCenter on Demand solution
05 May, 2014CommScope's DataCenter on Demand solution provides a flexible, efficient, purpose-built alternative to the traditional brick and mortar data centre.
Livingston Dent ELITEpro XC power analysis platform
20 February, 2014The Livingston Dent ELITEpro XC is a solution for accurately monitoring electric energy usage and recording key performance metrics. It is capable of logging, storing and analysing power consumption data derived from voltage and current inputs with accuracy levels of <0.2% typical.
Interworld Electronics RSM-2R4-2F console manager and remote network power switch
16 January, 2014The RSM-2R4-2F provides secure remote access to RS232 console ports as well as the ability to power cycle remote IT equipment.
Thermal management strategies for the modern data centre
22 November, 2013 by Mark Deguara, Technical Services Senior ManagerNot too long ago, keeping a data centre 'efficiently' cool was the ultimate goal for Australian data centre managers. But today, with Australian data centres evolving into hubs for much larger, interconnected networks of cloud-based services - potentially servicing hundreds of thousands of global users around the clock - managing cooling loads in isolation is not enough. Customers are now looking beyond cooling at holistic thermal management solutions.
China and HK run data centres at high temperature
21 November, 2013Data centre professionals in China and Hong Kong run their data centres at a higher temperature despite a long-term belief that a cooler temperature means more efficient operation with less risk of equipment downtime, reveals a recent survey.
Ways to cut data centre emissions by 98%
23 July, 2013Most big data centres, the global backbone of the internet, could slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 88% by switching to efficient, off-the-shelf equipment and improving energy management, according to Stanford University experts.
