3 Ways to Speed Up Your Edge Deployments
How can you take advantage of the edge for your business while ensuring easy, secure, and efficient deployment?
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August 18, 2021
Data Center Blog
Learn from the experts and stay on top of the rapidly changing data center industry with our data center blog. You’ll learn about new technologies, technology management best practices, case studies, and more. New posts every month.
How Vertiv is Managing Supply Chain Lead-Times Through the Pandemic
As we start to see businesses and industries open up to full-capacity production, we are hopeful that shipping and manufacturing lead times will decrease to a pre-Covid-19 margin. Still, unfortunately, that has yet to be the case.
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July 29, 2021
Is Virtual K-12 Learning Here to Stay?
In the wake of COVID-19's impact on K-12 education, data centers had to rapidly evolve to meet the needs of virtual learning.
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June 29, 2021
Increase Cooling Efficiency in 3 Steps
The importance of proper elemental control is often an overlooked component of server room planning. Ensuring adequate airflow and cooling strategies is essential to your equipment's upkeep and in keeping energy costs low.
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June 2, 2021
Data Center Consolidation Strategies
Data Center Consolidation consists of downsizing and consolidating storage and networking systems, multiple servers, or even locations into a more efficient set of strategies and tools.
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April 14, 2021
Why You Need Flexible Design in Your Rack Cooling System
Rack-based cooling is a favorable cooling solution, as it is the most flexible option and is easy to plan for any power density.
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March 30, 2021
Scaling With Confidence in Government
Government and municipalities face many challenges in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Federal agencies must demonstrate progress against updated data center optimization targets for virtualization, advanced energy metering, server utilization, and availability.
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February 25, 2021
VRLA vs. Lithium Ion: Which is Better?
Are lithium-ion batteries the new standard? What are the differences between VRLA and lithium-ion? And most importantly, which is better?
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January 26, 2021
The Best Emerging Vertiv Technologies in Critical Edge Sites
The need for rapid deployment, remote monitoring and management, and end-to-end service is met by Vertiv’s power and rack products.
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December 9, 2020
Preparing for the Online Retail Shift During the Holidays
For the consumer, this shift in holiday purchasing may bring more simplicity to the season. However, for the retailer, now is the time to make sure the infrastructure stabilizing that customer experience is up-to-date and ready for Black Friday crowds.
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November 24, 2020
Upcoming Webinars from Vertiv and Tech Plan
There is so much to learn from emerging trends to breakthrough solutions within mission critical facilities. The Virtual Learning Webinar Series from Vertiv will help you stay informed and ahead of the technology curve. Each webinar is free with CEUs available. To attend one of the webinars, click the “Attend”
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November 9, 2020
Meeting the Challenges of a Hospital’s Electrical Power Distribution Systems
No matter the size of the healthcare facility, a well-maintained, reliable, and steady power supply is absolutely critical in order to function efficiently.
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October 30, 2020
Data Center Design in Education – The Impact of Virtual Learning
Transitioning to virtual learning has impacted students, schools, and the technology of education. What is changing, and how do we prepare for the future of learning?
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September 15, 2020
How Retail Transformation Creates a Growing Market for Critical Infrastructure
While brick-and-mortar still has its retail foothold, anchor retailers are utilizing their footprint as warehouses and distribution facilities to meet the need for immediate gratification in the retail market, creating a growing market for mission-critical infrastructure.
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August 21, 2020
Cooling Strategies for Your Server Room
When planning the layout of a server room, one commonly missed factor in efficiency is proper elemental control. Your server room will require more than just ventilation or cool air. Even if the server room temperature feels cool, there are other factors to consider to keep your data equipment from overheating.
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July 6, 2020
Powering Data Center Efficiency with Design
Server racks are the backbone of your data center. But are you optimizing your data center design to maximize output? Learn more on our blog.
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June 19, 2020
Empowering Your Remote Workforce with Edge Solutions
As we discover and implement all the requirements to empower the remote workforce, we are learning how to enhance the work-life experience for employees by opening the doors to work effectively and efficiently remotely.
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May 27, 2020
How to Leverage Edge Solutions to Improve Your Healthcare Facility
The use of technology in healthcare facilities increases provider capabilities and patient access, allowing the ability to improve the quality of life for some patients and saving the lives of others.
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May 19, 2020
What Type of PDU Do I Need?
A PDU can help eliminate downtime, increase efficiency, and monitor power usage. There are many variations to PDUs depending on your business and power needs.
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April 15, 2020
What is a Hybrid Cloud Strategy?
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.
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February 26, 2020
Tech Plan Welcomes Russelectric
Tech Plan Welcomes Russelectric Tech Plan’s commitment to ensuring its clients are powered for success now extends to power control solutions. We are proud to announce Tech Plan is the exclusive manufacturer’s representative for Russelectic®, A Siemens Business, in the Dallas and Northern Texas area. Russelectric provides industry leading, high-integrity power
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February 20, 2020
Remembering Ken Sirmen
The Tech Plan family is hurting with the passing of Ken Sirmen. Ken was one of the pillars of Tech Plan and was instrumental in the growth and the reputation of Tech Plan, especially with consulting engineers and contractors. Back in the late 1970’s, Tech Plan had firmly established itself
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February 17, 2020
How to Prepare for a Data Center Shutdown Procedure in Dallas and North Texas
How to minimize loss of data in a prepared shutdown procedure or in the event of an unavoidable loss of power
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January 17, 2020
Introducing Vertiv’s Geist Universal Power Distribution Unit
Vertiv is saving you time and space and offering more flexibility with their new Geist Universal Power Distribution Unit. Learn more about what Vertiv can do for your business.
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December 20, 2019
How to Improve Cable Management in Server Rooms and Data Centers
Meet the critical needs of your data center or server room infrastructure with these easy cable management best practices.
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November 26, 2019
4 Infrastructure Challenges that Can Drive Innovation in Education
As IT becomes an integral part of the classroom, how can schools and universities and their IT departments make “Smart” choices to overcome challenges?
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November 19, 2019
Who Is Vertiv?
Vertiv is your premier source of critical support equipment and IT infrastructure.
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September 30, 2019
Uninterruptible Power Supply Solutions
Discover the best uninterruptible power supply solutions to protect your IT infrastructure.
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September 29, 2019
Vertiv Racks and Containment
Vertiv rack systems offer optimal performance and easy deployment for IT systems.
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September 28, 2019
Data Center Professional Services
We provide network security programs backed by the largest global services organization in the industry.
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September 27, 2019
Power Distribution Solutions
Vertiv offers flexible and scalable power management solutions.
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September 26, 2019
Precision Cooling & Thermal Management
Vertiv offers efficient and reliable heat management to meet your IT demands.
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September 24, 2019
On-Premise Data Centers vs Colocation: Which is Better?
Whether your organization is just getting started or you’ve grown beyond your current IT capacity, choosing between on-premise data centers and colocation can be a difficult decision to make. Here are some helpful tips to make your decision process easier.
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September 13, 2019
4 Ways to Improve Interoperability in Your Healthcare Environment
Interoperability is the next great advancement for Healthcare providers. Here are four ways you can improve how your organization uses interoperability.
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September 13, 2019
How to Get Your Data Center Ready for 5G
With any digital transformation of connectivity, comes a huge undertaking for data center operators. But how well is your facility ready to embrace 5G?
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July 29, 2019
The Rise of Pre-Fabricated Modular (PFM) Data Centers
Discover the flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency of your IT environment when you make the switch from a traditional data center to a pre-fabricated modular data center.
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June 27, 2019
Gain Insightful Data in Your Critical Facilities with the Power of SNMP
What is the Simple Network Management Protocol and how can you utilize it to gain valuable insights about your critical infrastructure?
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June 5, 2019
Why You Really Need to Invest in Static Transfer Switches
Static Transfer Switches are an essential asset to your data center. Learn how the right STS can help increase availability in your data center while minimizing downtime.
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April 1, 2019
How the Internet of Things (IoT) is Promoting Growth in the Micro Data Center Market
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.
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February 27, 2019
6 Advantages of Upgrading Your Data Center’s UPS System
Many businesses rely on their Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) to deliver optimal performance 24/7. But an outdated UPS can cost you valuable time and money. Here’s what a new UPS system can do for your infrastructure.
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February 18, 2019
An Edge-ucation on Rightsizing Your UPS
There are many factors to consider when selecting the right-size UPS for your environment. As your Local Vertiv Office, we’re here to help you select the right power solution for your critical infrastructure. Here’s 5 tips to consider.
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January 16, 2019
3 Vertiv Products to Transform Your Retail Business
3 Vertiv Products to Transform Your Retail Business Retail business is not just about selling quality products at reasonable prices. It goes beyond that. It’s about creating a seamless experience between the consumer and the brand. But for retailers to remain competitive and agile in an ever-evolving market, they need
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November 12, 2018
7 Strategies to Optimize Your Data Center in 2019
Data Centers are rapidly growing, driven by advancements in technology and consumer and data trends. Here are a few strategies to optimize your data center in 2019.
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October 23, 2018
5 Rack PDU Details You May Have Overlooked
Investing in the right rack PDU equipment is essential to establishing your facility’s distribution strategy, but what if there are details you’re overlooking? Consider these 5 factors.
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October 4, 2018
When Should I Replace or Buy a New UPS System?
How often should you replace your UPS system or buy a new one? A UPS is critical to avoiding downtime, which is why facility managers must consider these 4 factors when evaluating UPS equipment.
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September 11, 2018
3 Integrated Design Strategies to Consider for Your Critical Infrastructure
Optimize system performance, increase equipment relationship visibility, and maximize project planning with these 3 integrated designs for your critical infrastructure.
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August 28, 2018
Optimize Your Data Center with Vertiv’s Smart Solutions
Learn how Vertiv’s Smart Solutions helps address power, cooling, and management needs beyond conventional data centers.
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July 30, 2018
How to Choose the Right Economizer Cooling System
With the rising costs of energy in data center, you need effective ways to conserve energy like an economizer cooling system. Here’s how to select the best economizer to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
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May 28, 2018
4 Ways to Improve Security Insufficiencies in Your Data Center
Every year, cyber-attacks have increased in the severity of their impact, affecting organizations across the world. Uncover security insufficiencies in your IT infrastructure and better prepare for potential risks with these best practices.
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April 12, 2018
3 Essential Heat Rejection Systems for Your IT Space
While selecting the right cooling system for your IT environment, consider how the design and power density of a room can impact your decision. Keep in mind these 4 heat removal methods when choosing a CRAC unit.
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March 12, 2018
4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of UPS Battery System Failure
As your local Vertiv partner, we’re here to help you get the most out of your UPS battery investment. Learn how you can reduce the risk of UPS battery system failure in your IT infrastructure.
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January 18, 2018
How to Maximize Your Data Center Design
Learn how to increase availability and scalability, reduce energy consumption, and save operational costs by implementing a high-density data center design.
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November 16, 2017
Benefits of Precision Cooling System for Small IT Applications
For maximum efficiency and reliability, selecting the right precision cooling system is critical to maintain uptime. Learn about the benefits on our blog.
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November 10, 2017
The Impact of Data Center Downtime
How will downtime impact your data center? Take a proactive approach with these 6 key strategies to ensure availability and mitigate downtime risks.
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October 25, 2017
3 Strategies to Simplify Edge Data Center Growth
As content delivery and data collection moves closer to the users and devices, network edge locations are expanding in number and capacity.
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October 20, 2017
Lithium-Ion Batteries in Data Centers
Lithium-ion batteries are giving data centers a competitive edge by enhancing operations and reducing system downtime.
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September 7, 2017
Optimize Data Center Efficiency with Vertiv’s Cooling Solutions
Optimize the efficiency of your data center with Vertiv's Cooling Systems. Learn how the self-contained Liebert CRV cooling unit delivers high reliability.
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July 25, 2017
Increase Data Center Efficiency with The Liebert® DSE™
Increase the efficiency of a data center's cooling infrastructure with the Liebert® DSE™, an integrated system with thermal management and control.
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June 23, 2017
Data Center Maintenance Best Practices
As a data center evolves, managers need to keep track of equipment, metrics, and preventative maintenance.
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May 22, 2017
Environmental Threats to Your Data Center
Environmental threats are a common cause of data center downtime. Environmental monitoring solutions help maintain data center availability.
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May 9, 2017
Data Center Power Problems
To avoid power disturbances and system downtime, it’s important to identify data center power problems and implement steps to reduce risks.
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April 3, 2017
Improving Data Center Efficiency
An energy efficient data center doesn't just save energy, it reduces waste, improves reliability, & saves money.
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March 19, 2017
Going Tiny Offers Big Solutions
Tiny data centers, like Vertiv’s SmartRow, save time and money for businesses who need a practical way of operating more efficiently with a smaller IT space.
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February 16, 2017
What Every IDF Room Needs
With the growing importance of small IT spaces, it's important to have the right equipment and support for your IDF room.
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January 26, 2017
How Much Downtime Can You Afford?
Downtime can cost you time, money, and your reputation. A Vertiv business partner can help develop a strategy to reduce data center downtime.
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December 14, 2016
Unlocking Data Center Potential
How can you unlock hidden potential in your data center to better meet the needs of customers? In our work with diverse data center teams across the country, from tiny to mega -- each relies on two keys, data center assessment and innovative solutions.
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November 29, 2016
4 Steps to Better Data Center Cooling
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.
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October 10, 2016
Protecting Your Business – 7 Essential Disaster Recovery Questions for SMBs
According to research by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of an unplanned data center outage in 2015 was $740,357. A report by Verizon showed even small data breaches -- those with fewer than 100 files lost – may cost between $18,120 and $35,730. The top causes of technology outages include: equipment failure, UPS failure, cybercrime, and human error. What will you do if your technology infrastructure experiences an unexpected failure?
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August 31, 2016
Scaling for Growth: 3 Keys for Your Data Center
Technology is constantly evolving, and the processes and skills needed to manage it efficiently must evolve as well. Availability, security, and skills are key to ensure continuous efficient operations and the flexibility to meet the dynamic needs of customers.
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August 4, 2016