5 unexpected ways to improve data center efficiency

Lesser-known opportunities could make a big difference with little time or investment.

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A recent article from Mission Critical Magazine outlines five unexpected ways to improve data center efficiency.

"New ways to reduce cost, maximize computing capacity, and minimize environmental impact are top of mind for data center operators globally," writes Kim Griger, the article's author. "Common approaches, such as simply turning up the thermostat, have streamlined operations and trimmed costs, but other lesser-known opportunities could make a big difference with little time or investment."

According to the article, the 5 unexpected paths to data center efficiency include the following: air filtration; cabling; fire suppression; access control systems; and evaporative immersion cooling.

Read the full article here.

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Matt Vincent

Senior Editor

Matt Vincent is a B2B technology journalist, editor and content producer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the full range of media content production and management, as well as SEO and social media engagement best practices, for both Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine and its website CablingInstall.com. He currently provides trade show, company, executive and field technology trend coverage for the ICT structured cabling, telecommunications networking, data center, IP physical security, and professional AV vertical market segments. Email: [email protected]

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