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Traditional server rack setups can’t keep up with AI and other high-performance equipment. Learn how to organize your new technology in this article.

AI is making server racks hotter, and heatwaves are getting longer. Learn how to build the perfect data center cooling system to prevent overheating.

Cooling technology redundancy involves more than just backup cooling systems. Learn about the best practices you can use to protect uptime.

Don’t let unplanned downtime rob you of thousands of dollars. Implement the right battery backup systems to keep your entire facility running.

Depending on your server rack power setup, you could be wasting money. Whether you have one server rack or multiple, if it isn’t configured properly, you will face growing inefficiencies. Preventing this starts with the right server rack power setup....

Not sure what you need in an E-Rate IT infrastructure partner? Learn why eligible equipment at reasonable prices isn’t the only thing you should consider.

Data centers big and small face constant changes to technology and if they don’t keep up, they risk slowing or even shutting down their operations. This could be disastrous for any high-tech facility, which is why data center managers must...

What’s the difference between liquid cooling and air cooling? Learn the key differences and how to choose the best solution for your equipment.

Regular battery testing doesn’t just ensure your uninterruptible power supply units can run; it ensures your facility will operate no matter what.

PDUs are a vital part of ensuring steady data center power usage and preventing costly downtime. Learn why they make such a big difference in this blog.

Fuel cell energy is the future of data center power solutions. Learn how they offer reliability, efficiency, and sustainability as a backup power supply.

In the business world, time is of the essence. Whether you need to swiftly set up a micro data center, scale your colocation and cloud service capabilities, or establish a cable landing station, our factory-direct Vertiv products provide prefabricated solutions...

Explore the rise of colo facilities and the pivotal role played by Vertiv in this blog on colocation data centers.

Data centers are under a lot of pressure to maintain uptime and keep companies running smoothly. With ongoing worldwide supply chain issues, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to get the right parts at the right time, and industries of all...

Winter is coming, and with it the dangers of winter storms, including snow and ice. Prepare your infrastructure for potential loss of power or damage with these tips.

What is a hybrid cloud strategy and why should my business have one? Learn how you can harness the power of hybrid on our blog.

How to minimize loss of data in a prepared shutdown procedure or in the event of an unavoidable loss of power

Vertiv offers flexible and scalable power management solutions.

Discover the best uninterruptible power supply solutions to protect your IT infrastructure.

Is your data center a dinosaur: costly, energy inefficient, hard to change or expand? Learn how a Micro Data Center provides powerful compute capacity and flexibility with a small physical footprint.

How will downtime impact your data center? Take a proactive approach with these 6 key strategies to ensure availability and mitigate downtime risks.

Lithium-ion batteries are giving data centers a competitive edge by enhancing operations and reducing system downtime.

To avoid power disturbances and system downtime, it’s important to identify data center power problems and implement steps to reduce risks.

An energy efficient data center doesn't just save energy, it reduces waste, improves reliability, & saves money.

Cost savings and carbon footprint reduction can sometimes seem like opposing goals. But there’s one place where the two go hand-in-hand: the data center. According to the Uptime Institute, data centers are responsible for as much as 35 percent of total energy use in non-manufacturing, information-intensive companies. But despite the data center’s heavy power load there is a great opportunity to save money through more effective energy management.