Fujitsu presents the PRIMEFLEX solution for Egenera PAN, designed to offer maximum value and use of Data Center resources, thus ensuring continuously optimized services, even in the event of continuous and unplanned variations, according to user needs.

Interoute announces the launch of Interoute Cloud Connect (ICC). ICC operates as a cloud accelerator, intelligently optimizing application data flows between on-premises enterprise clouds and the primary private cloud, and accelerating services delivered from the public cloud.  

Dell Networking has expanded its data center portfolio with the new Z9100, S4048, and S3048, giving its customers options of low-latency, high-density operating systems, flexible 1, 10, 25, 40, and 100GbE switching to address the shift to next-generation multi-speed, open-enabled architectures.

INTERXION HOLDING NV, a European provider specializing in hosting services in independent data centers, has launched an app to bring the data center closer to its customers via mobile devices. The goal is to provide users with a new communication channel and easily and conveniently deliver information about the services offered at the data center.

HP has announced a new line of data center switches that will provide large web-focused organizations and service providers with greater flexibility and control over their data center networks to optimize workloads in cloud, mobility, social media, and big data.

OPENETICS presents its range of products for energy management in rack cabinets for professional and data center applications. The following product lines are available:

INTERXION HOLDING NV has announced that its MAD2 data center, located in Madrid, has received certification for two technological innovation projects in the area of ​​R&D&I. This makes MAD2 the first data center to obtain this R&D&I certification under Royal Decree 1432/2003, a distinction that complements its 2013 LEED Gold certification and reinforces the company's commitment to energy efficiency.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. introduces the new 1U/2U Ultra Series SuperServers, featuring more flexible and high-bandwidth I/O in 4x 40G QSFP+, 10G SFP+, 10GBASE-T, and 1G configurations. The new servers also increase energy efficiency with their innovative optimized airflow cooling architecture and redundant 1000W titanium level

Excel Networking Solutions, a provider of rack solutions and copper and optical cabling, has introduced a new range of intelligent power distribution units (PDUs).

According to Dell'Oro Group's new "Data Center Disruptors Advanced Research Report," the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) market is projected to grow more than 65% in 2014 compared to 2013. With architectures validated and production deployments underway, network security applications and Ethernet switches will continue to account for the majority of SDN's impact, with SDN gaining a foothold beyond major cloud providers.

Bull has introduced the first entry-level systems in its new generation of Escala servers, featuring Power 8™ processors and the AIX operating system. Designed for Big Data environments, analytics systems, and intensive computing workloads, these new Bull servers double the performance of Intel-based systems and incorporate the most optimized virtualization technology on the market.

Revenue from liquid cooling products in data centers is projected to grow 40 percent in 2014, according to a recent study by IHS. While liquid cooling still accounts for less than 1 percent of the total data center cooling market, it is expected to gain market share.

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. introduces two new security gateways that expand its network security portfolio for the data center.

Emerson Network Power introduces a new family of electrical distribution units, consisting of the MPH2 manageable rack PDU and the RPC2 communications module.

On the first Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, 1970, the World Wide Web existed only in research labs; “text” was something written in a notebook, and the closest thing to a data center was a public library.
That day, millions of people gathered at events held across the country to learn, share, and work toward innovative solutions to protect our natural resources.

Bullion servers are capable of running up to 864 virtual machines on Red Hat (RHEV) in a single system, compared to 552 virtual machines for the best of its competitors, according to the SPECvirt_sc2010 benchmark. The key to their performance lies in their unique architecture, which also allows for maximum scalability.

1. Implement smart electrical distribution units

Intelligent rack power distribution units ( iPDUs) are an effective way to monitor devices in the rack and determine exactly how much power is being consumed. They offer real-time remote power monitoring of current (amps), voltage, power (kVA, kW), and energy consumption (kWh) with an accuracy of +/- 1% down to the individual output level.

2. Use Environmental Sensors in Data Centers.
Data centers tend to overcool their facilities by several degrees, all as a precaution. However, Gartner has determined that environmental sensors can save up to four percent in energy costs for every degree of upward change in the base temperature.

3. Implement DCIM Energy Monitoring Software. DCIM energy monitoring software is n't just a recommendation; it's a must. That's because energy monitoring software provides real-time power analysis and energy trends over time, allowing you to identify wasted capacity in the form of underutilized servers.

The demand for real-time data, applications, and services has led to a significant increase in data center density and energy costs. While IT equipment accounts for 50% of energy costs, another 37% is consumed by cooling and air circulation—a figure that amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

COFITEL, a national company that offers designers and installers the full range of solutions for cabling and cable control, complying with the most demanding regulations, publishes a short article on this standard in its latest bulletin.

1. Use measurement to help identify "ghost servers." One survey estimates that 8 to 10% of servers are "ghost" servers (servers running but inactive). Using a smart measurement PDU, such as one of Raritan PX's models, can help you identify these servers. Eliminate ghost servers and save real money.