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Why Communities Hate Data Centers and How DCIM Can Help

Jul 20, 2026 By Sunbird In Sunbird
Across the United States, data center projects are being stalled, local governments are putting ordinances in place to limit data center buildouts, all because people hate data centers. Due to community pushback, in Q1 2026 alone, over $130 billion’s worth of AI data center projects has been blocked or delayed.
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How to plan a high-density colocation migration for enterprise workloads

Jul 20, 2026 By Pulsant In Pulsant
What’s in this article? Modern enterprise workloads are demanding more from IT infrastructure than ever before. AI platforms, advanced analytics, virtualisation clusters and high-performance computing (HPC) environments all require significantly more compute power than traditional business applications. Many organisations are discovering that their existing on-premise facilities were never designed for these demands.
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Why colocation is becoming the foundation of sovereign AI

Jul 14, 2026 By Mark Lewis In Pulsant
The last few years have seen AI conversations dominated by the need for investment in hyperscale infrastructure as firms race to build ever larger training models. But as those conversations evolve, the emphasis is shifting to the next phase of AI adoption, focusing on the scaling of use cases and real-world value. In line with this shift, organisations are looking beyond where AI is trained to the specifics of where it is actually used.
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The Cost of Idle Resources in Your Data Center

Jul 14, 2026 By Sunbird In Sunbird
Idle resources in your data center are a liability. Every unused server drawing power, every underutilized rack consuming cooling capacity, and every stranded port sitting dark on a switch represents money spent with no operational return. That's always been true for traditional compute. It's even more consequential as organizations invest in GPU infrastructure for AI workloads, where the hardware is an order of magnitude more expensive and the cost of underutilization scales accordingly.
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Why UK Businesses are Shifting Away From the Public Cloud Cost Model

Why UK Businesses are Shifting Away From the Public Cloud Cost Model

Jul 8, 2026 By Pulsant In Pulsant
Over the past five years, one of the most consistently tracked figures in the UK business technology sector has been the flight from public cloud. Barclays' 2021 CIO survey revealed that 43% of enterprises plan to shift workloads away from public cloud. By 2024, that had grown to 83%.
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What is digital transformation and why it is important?

Jul 7, 2026 By Pulsant In Pulsant
A digital transformation can help a business thrive. Developing a strong technology stack that works for your business is essential for growth. Investing in a digital transformation means finding what works for your business and ensuring the best operations through your digital tools.
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Why Modern Data Centers Require Better Insulation Strategies for Continuous Uptime

Why Modern Data Centers Require Better Insulation Strategies for Continuous Uptime

Jul 2, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
From streaming platforms to banking networks, today's digital demands rest on advanced facilities that operate without pause. With companies relying heavily on constant connectivity, stability within these environments matters more than ever before. A short disruption might result not only in monetary setbacks but also slower workflows and weakened confidence among users. Although computing hardware, climate controls, and emergency energy sources typically dominate discussions, protective layering quietly contributes just as much to seamless performance.
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Europe's Heatwave Is a Real-Time Stress Test for Data Center Infrastructure

Jun 24, 2026 By Sunbird In Sunbird
Europe is in the middle of one of its most severe heat events on record, and the effects go well beyond public health. As temperatures across France, Spain, the UK, and Germany push into record territory, the strain on power grids, cooling systems, and physical infrastructure is becoming impossible to ignore. For data center operators, maintaining uptime in this environment demands the real-time visibility that modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software can provide.
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Designing Safe Traffic Flows for On-Premise Data Centers

Designing Safe Traffic Flows for On-Premise Data Centers

Jun 19, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
On-premise data centers handle massive amounts of hardware and infrastructure. Managing the physical layout requires serious attention to movement and safety. Heavy servers, delivery crates, and technical teams move through these spaces daily. Creating a smooth flow minimizes accidents and protects valuable digital assets. Clear pathways make daily operations predictable and safe for everyone on site.
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