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A data centre cannot run effectively without being properly maintained and managed. Poor maintenance can often lead to catastrophic data loss and physical damage. Data centre maintenance and management is undertaken by data center operators as a key responsibility. It involves ongoing inspection, cleaning, analysis, repairs and recovery of all electrical hardware and components.

​​Regular data centre maintenance is a crucial part of a data centre's operations. It's essential for improving data centre design and making sure clients are kept happy and satisfied with their storage and data options.

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How is the Open Compute Project affecting today's data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

How is the Open Compute Project affecting today's data centers

OCP shakes up data centre norms, driving eco-friendly designs and amplified energy efficiency across the industry in a collaborative crusade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
StruxureOn for cloud-based data center monitoring
DataCentre infrastructure

StruxureOn for cloud-based data center monitoring

In case you missed the launch of this new service, StruxureOn represents a new wave in data center operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Hey data center customers, let's practice hygge
DataCentre infrastructure

Hey data center customers, let's practice hygge

Data centre dialogue gets a hygge makeover, fostering joy in simplicity and strengthening customer relationships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
The limitations of an outdated remote data center monitoring system
DataCentre infrastructure

The limitations of an outdated remote data center monitoring system

When compared to the systems of 10 years ago, modern data center power and cooling infrastructure has become more intelligent.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
The amazing story of 30 billion things
Semiconductors

The amazing story of 30 billion things

And it's changing the way we think and communicate about business assets, energy, efficiency, operational performance, and total cost of ownership.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers
DataCentre infrastructure

Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers

Still, the opportunity for cross-industry learnings are significant as are those from the private to public sector and vice versa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?
DataCentre infrastructure

Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?

Cloud computing is still in its infancy and there is still great opportunity for colocation providers, says market-watcher Rhonda Ascierto.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Are DCIM-based cloud offerings a game changer for data center management?
DataCentre infrastructure

Are DCIM-based cloud offerings a game changer for data center management?

Schneider Electric's innovative cloud service, StruxureOn, revolutionises data centre management with real-time, smartphone-accessible insights.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Strategies for addressing the aging data center uninterruptible power supply dilemma
DataCentre infrastructure

Strategies for addressing the aging data center uninterruptible power supply dilemma

Let's look at the three decision scenarios to determine under which circumstances each decision makes the most sense.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Schneider Electric appoints new country president in Singapore
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric appoints new country president in Singapore

Schneider Electric today announced the appointment of Damien Dhellemmes (pictured within) as country president, Singapore.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
APC by Schneider Electric Partner Awards: Nominations now open
DataCentre infrastructure

APC by Schneider Electric Partner Awards: Nominations now open

Nominations for the APC Schneider Electric Partner Awards are now open, celebrating individuals and partners who excelled in 2016.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Metronode data center to provide 200kw for Australian Federal Govt agency
DataCentre infrastructure

Metronode data center to provide 200kw for Australian Federal Govt agency

Australian data center provider Metronode has scored a deal with a Federal Government agency to supply up to 200kw for its Mitchell ACT data center.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
How to effectively cool high density data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

How to effectively cool high density data centers

Experts unveil cutting-edge cooling tech to tackle high density data centre heat and slash energy costs, safeguarding against failures.

By Erich Hamilton • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Global data center cooling solutions surge with power consumption high
DataCentre infrastructure

Global data center cooling solutions surge with power consumption high

As global data centre power consumption hits 40%, demand for flexible, energy-efficient cooling solutions is set to drive the market to a near 10% CAGR.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Data center operators in Asia Pacific at forefront of alternative cooling methods
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center operators in Asia Pacific at forefront of alternative cooling methods

That's according to a report from Research and Markets, analyzing the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Data centers of the future: Managers need to identify & enforce optimization
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centers of the future: Managers need to identify & enforce optimization

According to Chatsworth Products, managers should identify where their resources are currently allocated and how they can best be optimized.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017