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Big Data will make our lives better!

Cloud Computing is here it stay!

Data Center consolidation saves huge amounts of money in the long term and is driving a lot of data center spending right now!

There is a lot of value in server virtualization and consolidation projects!

People in the Data Center Cause Problems and always have!

The topic of electricity prices are on just about everyone’s mind in southern California these days. That’s because the California Public Utilities Commission may soon ask local utility providers to adopt a new time-based payment system that will significantly drive up prices during peak times. Under this plan, which could go into effect in 2019, electricity rates could change depending on the time of day, and the time of year. Electricity will be more expensive when it is in peak demand, and less expensive when it is not.

Network capacity is currently running at a premium rate in Silicon Valley. As explained in a recent Data Center Knowledge article, data center rents are now running from anywhere between $125 to $165 per kilowatt per month. Prices could increase again by the end of 2015, too.

It’s time to address the 3,000 lb. elephant in your data center. The fact is, your facility is behind the times in regard to its ability to track and control power consumption. And if you don’t get a handle on the situation quickly, you could risk dealing with an expensive ordeal stemming from a power overload, or by reaching network capacity.

The process is simple: Focus on improving your per-rack power consumption, and your entire department will benefit from the positive effects.

The DCS awards are designed to reward the product designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and providers operating in data center arena. The Awards recognize the achievements of the vendors and their business partners alike and this year encompass a wider range of both facilities and information technology award categories designed to address all of the main areas of the datacentre market in Europe. The DCS Awards categories provide a wide range of options for organizations involved in the IT industry to participate, so you are encouraged to get your nominations made as soon as possible for the categories that you think you have achieved something outstanding or where you have a product that stands out from the rest.