Server Room Floor Tiles

While many companies use alternative computer room layouts and designs that you might be familiar with, raised floor systems provide more benefits. Raised access floor systems offer services that make them a more efficient, economical choice for the configuration of today’s data centers and computer rooms. Request More Information What Is a Raised Floor System? […]

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How to Create a Data Backup Strategy

How to Create a Data Backup Strategy

Data is at the core of any modern organization. Businesses depend on their data for daily operations, and losing data can present a massive disruption. Data loss can come from many potential sources, including hard drive failures, human error, cyberattacks and physical theft. Given this rising threat, businesses need to have a plan in place […]

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How a Disaster Recovery Plan Can Help You

Technology and electronic data are at the core of business operations today. However, disasters can result in massive data losses. Whether they are natural disasters such as fires and floods or human-made disasters such as cyberattacks, these events can corrupt or destroy data. Data losses can be catastrophic for businesses — about 25% of businesses […]

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Data Center Levels: What They Are and Why They Matter

Data Center Levels: What They Are and Why They Matter

Any business that utilizes a data center should understand what infrastructure they require to support and protect their operations adequately. Finding the right data center solutions can help you reach your business goals and make the most of your computer systems. The different data center levels are characterized according to the system availability your company […]

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How Temperature Affects IT Storage 

How Temperature Affects IT Storage 

Hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) function best at specific temperatures. When server rooms contain large amounts of hard drives and other equipment, temperatures can drastically rise, impacting their performance. IT specialists and server providers should understand temperature regulation requirements to ensure optimal functionality and life span.  Why Is It Important to Monitor […]

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What Is a Data Center Crash Cart?

Businesses rely on data centers to keep their data safe in disaster situations. So when valuable systems fail, you need a quick, easy way to resuscitate them and prevent data loss. A data center crash cart is a valuable tool for storing and transporting the equipment technicians need to make fast repairs. What Is a […]

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Data Center Design and Planning

When you choose to maintain a physical data center, the design and planning process play an essential role in the success of your operation. There are many approaches you can take to your data center layout, but there are several best practices you should apply to your planning. You can develop a data center that […]

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Guidelines for Server Rack Layouts and Designs

Knowing how to properly set up your server racks is essential for several reasons, including maintaining high functionality and ensuring safety. You want to organize your cables to maximize airflow and efficiently use the available space. You also want to properly label cables so that you know where to reconnect them in the future. This […]

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What Is Managed IT and Why Does It Matter?

What Is Managed IT and Why Does It Matter? Big in-house IT teams aren’t right for every organization — and when they are, they should be doing more than the day-to-day minutia of system maintenance. To fill this role, many companies turn to managed IT. In a managed IT model, some or all components of […]

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Network Security, Explained

Network Security, Explained In today’s increasingly digital environment, network security is a critical part of any business environment. Without network security, essential corporate systems, business data and the personal information of customers are vulnerable to outside threats, posing significant financial, operational and reputational risks. Effective network security uses a wide range of measures to keep […]

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