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About Us Sponsorship Opportunities Privacy Policy Data Center Frontier Charting the future of data centers and cloud computing. Cloud Hyperscale Colo Site Selection Interconnection Energy Sustainability Cooling Technology Internet of Things AI & Machine Learning Edge Computing Virtual Reality Autonomous Cars 5G Wireless Design Servers Storage Network Voices Podcast White Papers Resources COVID-19 Events Newsletter Companies Data Center 101 Jobs Data Center Jobs: Sales, Engineering Positions in Major Business Markets By Sarah Rubenoff - Posted on May 7, 2020 Data centers are continuing to hire, even as unemployment spikes due to the COVID-19 crises. Current data center jobs include two senior VP sales roles, and a series of engineering positions. Astra Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Edge Specialist DartPoints By Rich Miller - Posted on May 6, 2020 Private equity firm Astra Capital Management has acquired a majority interest in edge computing specialist DartPoints, and says it will invest significant capital to expand its network in North America. Compass Buys Property for $100 Million Toronto Data Center Campus By Rich Miller - Posted on May 5, 2020 Compass Datacenters has bought property for a new data center campus in Toronto, and plans to invest $100 million in the first phase of development. What’s Hot Data Centers Feeling the Heat! The History and Future of Data Center Cooling May 7, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Dror Shenkar, Senior Architect of Intel Data Center Management Solutions, Intel, and Shahar Belkin, VP R&D at Zuta-Core, explore the past, current and future landscape of data center cooling. What’s next? Finance Sabey Data Centers Lines up $800 Million to Fund Growth April 30, 2020 By Rich Miller Sabey Data Centers has lined up $800 million in funding, using securitized notes to arrange low-cost capital for continued expansion of the company’s U.S. data center campuses. Sustainability Digital Realty Steps Up Its Sustainability Initiatives May 1, 2020 By Rich Miller Leave a Comment Digital Realty will work with The Science-Based Targets Initiative to ensure that its sustainability program adapts to the full scope and urgency of the global climate challenge. The company operates 267 data centers around the globe. Interconnection Understanding the Types of Interconnection, and When to Use Them April 15, 2020 By Paul Gillin A new DCF special report offers insights into interconnection, including different approaches to interconnection and the benefits of using a colocation provider to manage them. Coronavirus Crisis Now, More Than Ever, Remote Management of Data Centers Is Essential April 20, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Leave a Comment If ever there was a time for data center owner-operators and their customers to embrace automation and remote monitoring of their infrastructure, that time is now. Lance Devin, Chief Information Officer at EdgeConneX, highlights how in today’s climate, remote management capabilities for data centers have become even more critical. Pandemic Poses Challenges for Data Center Construction, Supply Chain April 17, 2020 By Rich Miller Leave a Comment Data center construction continues to move forward, with a handful of projects slowed or halted by COVID-19. But analysts see risks for data center construction projects and the supply chain supporting them. The Colocation Data Center’s Role in Healthcare April 16, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Leave a Comment John Sasser at Sabey Data Centers highlights how in light of the recent coronoavirus pandemic it’s even more important to understand where big data, and data-driven computer models can help enhance efficiency and accuracy in today’s healthcare institutions. Internet of Things Terabytes From Space: Satellite Imaging is Filling Data Centers April 28, 2020 By Doug Mohney A new wave of commercial satellite imaging companies are collecting upwards of 100 terabytes (TB) or more per day, filling data centers and enabling granular analysis of trends that drive our economy. Voices of the Industry The Changing Face of the Working Edge April 30, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Today’s edge is more mission critical, powerful and secure than traditional remote computing deployments, such as the old IT closet, and designed to deliver on-site computing and network connectivity for everything from in-store retail to banking to K-12 and higher education and healthcare facilities. Angie McMillin, Vice President and General Manager of IT Systems at Vertiv, explores the shifting sands within the world of edge computing. How MOPs Ensure Military-Grade Precision in the Data Center April 26, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Jay Brummett, Senior Director of Facilities at DataBank, explores how Method of Procedure (MOP) in the data center should be one of today’s colo provider’s main focuses. Scaling Up Quickly? You Can’t Ignore These Five Factors April 23, 2020 By Voices of the Industry Holland Barry of Cyxtera Technologies highlights five factors that can enable institutions scaling their IT departments and technology in an unprecedented time, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Now, More Than Ever, Remote Management of Data Centers Is Essential April 20, 2020 By Voices of the Industry If ever there was a time for data center owner-operators and their customers to embrace automation and remote monitoring of their infrastructure, that time is now. Lance Devin, Chief Information Officer at EdgeConneX, highlights how in today’s climate, remote management capabilities for data centers have become even more critical. Special Reports Digital Innovation Coming to Data Centers Via New Initiatives & Development Environments April 20, 2020 By Sarah Rubenoff A new report from QTS points out that the data center industry may have “lagged behind the curve” when it comes to digital innovation. But that may be changing, as business needs and customer expectations continue to ramp up and change at a rapid pace. Data Center Jobs Data Center Jobs: Sales, Engineering Positions in Major Business Markets May 7, 2020 By Sarah Rubenoff Data centers are continuing to hire, even as unemployment spikes due to the COVID-19 crises. Current data center jobs include two senior VP sales roles, and a series of engineering positions. White Papers Understanding the Types of Interconnection, and When to Use Them April 15, 2020 By Paul Gillin Leave a Comment A new DCF special report offers insights into interconnection, including different approaches to interconnection and the benefits of using a colocation provider to manage them. Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter Voices of the Industry Data Centers Feeling the Heat! The History and Future of Data Center Cooling Dror Shenkar, Senior Architect of Intel Data Center Management Solutions, Intel, and Shahar Belkin, VP R&D at Zuta-Core, explore the past, current and future landscape of data center cooling. What's next? DCF Spotlight The COVID-19 Crisis and the Data Center Industry The COVID-19 pandemic presents strategic challenges for the data center and cloud computing sectors. Data Center Frontier provides a one-stop resource for the latest news and analysis for decision-makers navigating this complex new landscape. Northern Virginia Data Center Market: The Focal Point for Cloud Growth The Northern Virginia data center market is seeing a surge in supply and an even bigger surge in demand. Data Center Frontier explores trends, stats and future expectations for the No. 1 data center market in the country. 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