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Data Centers: Colocation, Expand or New Build?
07May
Data Centers: Colocation, Expand or New Build?

This question and the correct answer can be one the most expensive decisions that any organization may face. The cost is relative to the size and ratio of the company; it is not only the upfront cost, but the operating expense and the consequences of the decision. Colocation is without a doubt worth considering. The new data processing houses are close to modern day technical cathedrals! But they do come with pitfalls, and the question is, are they as flexible as what you could either use or what you could build for yourself. The operator must carefully weigh the options. Read More...

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What Are The Benefits of Data Centers for Business?
23Apr
What Are The Benefits of Data Centers for Business?

Data is essential in today’s digital world. As users consume data, the information needs to be stored in secured locations.  However, the volume of devices consuming data is a large feat for many companies.  With the influx of more devices consuming more data, companies are attempting to find the most viable solution to their data storage problems. A trending solution for data storage problems is for companies to outsource their data.  For example, third-party data centers handle the data companies cannot handle on their own.  By outsourcing data to third-party data centers, the amount of resources spent on in house Read More...

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Case Study: Tech Data Center Project
03Apr
Case Study: Tech Data Center Project

A large tech company requested the services of The Data Center Solutions Corp. (DCS) to provide a new emergency generator system to back up operations on the third floor in its building as well as a lab on the 1st floor.  The buildings HVAC system operates from a large central plant that cannot be supported by this system.  The system will keep electricity online for the Trident space, but heating and cooling will not be operational. The independent system in the computer room will however be supported by this system. The company required DCS to consolidate multiple rack mount UPS systems Read More...

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Data Center Facility Management Essentials
01Apr
Data Center Facility Management Essentials

Thinking ahead about the future of data center facility management reveals various opportunities.  However, the future of managing data center facilities is not met without risks.  Expectations set by industry standards is a major factor data center facility managers need to consider as the industry evolves.  For instance, industry standards related to energy efficiency are already changing to revise the amount of energy consumed during facility construction. Other new standards impact additional aspects of the data center facility including the environmental factors, such as temperatures and humidity. As new standards arise, data center facility management teams will need to strategize Read More...

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Benefits of An Off-Site Data Center
27Feb
Benefits of An Off-Site Data Center

Building a data center off-site offers you four advantages.  The advantages of building a data center off-site starts with costs.  Risk management is another advantage of deciding to build off-site.  Along with costs and risks, the speed of the construction is another benefit.  With the implementation of your off-site data center, you will continue to reap the benefits through the repetitive process to deploy results.  Below, more details about the advantages of building a data center capacity off-site will be presented. Cost Costs are a driving force to why you should choose to build off-site.  Given the other advantages of Read More...

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DCS Data Centers to Attend NFMT 2017
13Feb
DCS Data Centers to Attend NFMT 2017

DCS Data Centers will be in attendance at the Baltimore NFMT 2017 Conference and Expo March 6th-9th. Visit our team at booth #2544 and learn how DCS can assist in data center building construction and renovation nationwide. Learn more about the event here. The National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition (NFMT) was launched in 2001 by the publishers of Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions magazines. The goal was to bring free education, networking and product discovery to facilities professionals nationwide. NFMT continues the tradition in 2017 by offering broad-based education for facilities professionals from every type Read More...

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2017 & Data Centers: An Outlook
31Jan
2017 & Data Centers: An Outlook

In the upcoming year, the data center industry will be changing to deliver more data to consumers.  To deliver more data, the industry will turn to mergers and acquisitions as well as cloud data centers.  Data companies will also utilize reduced energy costs in the new year to achieve higher capacity goals.  However, the data center industry may face issues in the upcoming year despite their growth.  The change coming for the data center industry in the new year will benefit the industry and the consumer, though the risks related to the change pose threats to the delivery of data Read More...

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